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Old 6th July 2007, 06:36 PM   (permalink)
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I'm waiting for a small package I can plug into a circuit like a 78xx regulator but is actually a tiny switching mode supply. That way if you want 5v and all you have for supply is 12v, you aren't wasting a buttload of power as heat.
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Old 6th July 2007, 08:34 PM   (permalink)
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I'm waiting for a small package I can plug into a circuit like a 78xx regulator but is actually a tiny switching mode supply. That way if you want 5v and all you have for supply is 12v, you aren't wasting a buttload of power as heat.
HI,
nationl semi's LM257x series does it. you may have to use min components.

also tl431 has a switch mode application for small currents
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Old 9th July 2007, 03:15 AM   (permalink)
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Wow thanks a lot guys now I have understood very well Whats the different between SMPS & Normal PS,& also what is linear devices.

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