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Old 12th Jul 2018, 10:02 pm   #12
Biggles
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Default Re: 12V to USB convertor.

Bear in mind that a linear regulator dropping 14V to 5V at around 500mA will literally cook itself in a small case without adequate heatsinking and air flow. I assume most of those small cigar plug size units are switching regulators to get away with lower heat dissipation.
Alan.
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