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Regulated DC Voltage Current

Posted: 01 Oct 2014, 01:21
by vox_boy
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!

Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current

Posted: 01 Oct 2014, 14:52
by PokeyPete
The short answer is no.

Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current

Posted: 02 Oct 2014, 06:41
by Dirk_Hendrik
No indeed.
It's a voltage regulator. Not a voltage to current converter.
Best case you have 5 volts at 500mA available.

Re: Regulated DC Voltage Current

Posted: 02 Oct 2014, 07:39
by vox_boy
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

Posted: 02 Oct 2014, 13:17
by PokeyPete
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.