Regulated DC Voltage Current

Frequently asked questions regarding powering your pedal.
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Post 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.

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The short answer is no.
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Post 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.
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Thanks for the replies. Aread there any products that will do something like this? That you guys are aware of?

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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.
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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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