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Barry · 15th May 2004, 10:28 AM

Hi all,
My power supply has one 5V regulated output @500mA. I assume I can run multiple projects from the same power supply providing I don't exceed the 500mA ie signal generator with a pulse counter and a PIC or is it better to have multiple power supplies for the different boards?
The signal generator, pulse counter and PIC all run off 5V.
( Just another Newbie dumb question!)
Thank you.
Barry.

**Nigel Goodwin** · 15th May 2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry

Hi all,
My power supply has one 5V regulated output @500mA. I assume I can run multiple projects from the same power supply providing I don't exceed the 500mA ie signal generator with a pulse counter and a PIC or is it better to have multiple power supplies for the different boards?
The signal generator, pulse counter and PIC all run off 5V.
( Just another Newbie dumb question!)
Thank you.
Barry.

One power supply is fine, providing all equipment uses the same ground connection (usually the negative rail).

Barry · 15th May 2004, 01:58 PM

Thank you. Just making sure.
Barry.

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15th May 2004, 10:28 AM	#1
Barry	Power Supply and Multiple Projects Hi all, My power supply has one 5V regulated output @500mA. I assume I can run multiple projects from the same power supply providing I don't exceed the 500mA ie signal generator with a pulse counter and a PIC or is it better to have multiple power supplies for the different boards? The signal generator, pulse counter and PIC all run off 5V. ( Just another Newbie dumb question!) Thank you. Barry.

15th May 2004, 01:58 PM	#3
Barry	Thank you. Just making sure. Barry.