Hi, been lurking, now I actually have a question.
One DC/DC converter is not enough for a project I'm working on. Load current is too close to maximum output current, so I figure I'll just put two DC/DC converters in parallel.
As I look into it, it seems that I may need some ballast resistors at the output of each parallel converter to ensure that both converters supply current and not just one? Are ballast resistors all I need? What are good low values to use for ballast resistors in this application?
Converters being paralleled are two Datel TWR-5/1000-12/210-D24A. Input 18-36 V DC, Outputs: 5V@1A, +/- 12V@210mA
Datasheet:
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2007/02/twr8-11w.pdf
I'm just not sure what values to use for ballast resistors. Small values of course, but how low can I go?
One DC/DC converter is not enough for a project I'm working on. Load current is too close to maximum output current, so I figure I'll just put two DC/DC converters in parallel.
As I look into it, it seems that I may need some ballast resistors at the output of each parallel converter to ensure that both converters supply current and not just one? Are ballast resistors all I need? What are good low values to use for ballast resistors in this application?
Converters being paralleled are two Datel TWR-5/1000-12/210-D24A. Input 18-36 V DC, Outputs: 5V@1A, +/- 12V@210mA
Datasheet:
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2007/02/twr8-11w.pdf
I'm just not sure what values to use for ballast resistors. Small values of course, but how low can I go?
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