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2answers
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5v solar batterypack to 12v output

This is just a concept I was thinking about. I have an arduino project with some dc motors that needs to run outdoors for a long time. The DC motors themselves do not need to run all the time, ...
6
votes
1answer
126 views

Its a good practice use dc-dc converters and linear regulators in the same design?

Its a good practice use dc-dc converters and linear regulators? Or its better don't mix them? Better use all linear tecnology or dc-dc converters in "cascade" or dc-dc with multiple outputs?
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DC to DC converter [closed]

my question is, I need to drop the voltage down from a car battery, probably 14v or 12v, down to 5v to power a picaxe microntroller. Would a voltage regulator work fine for this? which one would work ...
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1answer
184 views

Atx psu 7v output

What is an easy way to get 7-7.2vdc from an scavenged atx psu? I had thought about using a lm317 but I'm going to need at least 5-7 amps of current, and the 12v-5v split just sounds like a really bad ...
1
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1answer
328 views

how can I made a 12vdc to 19vdc booster/regulator?

This is a fairly specific question, but I think the answer could probably be applied to various voltages. I would like to make a circuit that will take in a 12-14volt source (from a lead acid) that ...
6
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3answers
3k views

Regulated 3.3V from a Lithium-ion (or LiPo) battery

Background I wish to power my circuit with a Lithium-ion or LiPo battery (likely a battery with around 1000 mAh capacity). These batteries have a voltage that goes from 4.2V to 2.7V typically during ...
3
votes
2answers
385 views

What must be the minimum input voltage of a series regulator?

I'm designing a series regulator. I need 3.3V in my circuit, the circuit has 5V and 9V available in it. What should be the minimum input DC voltage in a DC series regulator in general case? In this ...
2
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3answers
331 views

Cost effective way to convert 12v DC to 7.6v DC @2A

I'm working on a hobby project that involves continuously powering a 5 watt handheld radio for long periods of time off a 12v automotive electrical system (in reality the input will be more like ...
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2answers
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11-16V DC voltage stabilization for 13.8V powered ham radio

I am looking for any resources on how to construct a relatively high power (25A, 13.8V) voltage stabilizer (or voltage booster if you like) for my 13.8V powered ham radio. The problem I try to ...