Hey Guys,
Quick question, if I have 10V at 500mA running into a 5V Regulator (rated at 2A for argument sake) does this mean I have 5V at 1A available (nominally) on the output of the regulator? Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Regulated DC Voltage Current
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Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current
by PokeyPete » 01 Oct 2014, 15:52
The short answer is no.
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Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current
by Dirk_Hendrik » 02 Oct 2014, 07:41
No indeed.
It's a voltage regulator. Not a voltage to current converter.
Best case you have 5 volts at 500mA available.
It's a voltage regulator. Not a voltage to current converter.
Best case you have 5 volts at 500mA available.
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Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current
by vox_boy » 02 Oct 2014, 08:39
Thanks for the replies. Aread there any products that will do something like this? That you guys are aware of?
Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current
by PokeyPete » 02 Oct 2014, 14:17
If I may be so bold.......Do you want answers to random questions? Or, do you have a real life situation for which you are seeking a solution?
If it is the later, if you would give us the specifics, perhaps we can offer a solution. I'm just saying that you will receive better answers if we
understand the context.
If it is the later, if you would give us the specifics, perhaps we can offer a solution. I'm just saying that you will receive better answers if we
understand the context.
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good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err
if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught
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