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What current do you need at 12V and what type of device is it powering? There are many different ways of doing this, some are more suited to certain applications than others. For example, that LED driver might not work well for a 1A motor load because of the starting current. But a simple transformer-rectifier which would be fine for a motor, would be unsuitable for a piece of audio equipment due to voltage ripple.
So more info needed please...
So more info needed please...
Hello Lucien.
They are mobile Routers, one 4G, one older 3g.
I am looking for the most compact smallest solution.
Also, the currents required for each device are
1x 12vdc 2.5amp
1x 5vdc 1amp
Small switched-mode PSUs are what you want then. Regulated output is important but surge capability is not needed. There are literally hundreds of options, plug-in style, brick style, grounded, floating, low leakage etc. If size is super-critical you will have to trawl all the offerings trying to find dimensions. With a supplier such as CPC or RS there will probably be dims included in the product details, but the prices might be higher.
How about:
as an example of a plug-in unit and
as an example of a mini brick.
You will need to choose a supply with the right DC connector (2.1 & 2.5mm are popular) and double-check the polarity. Almost all are positive inner but a small percentage are positive outer. Or buy a supply that meets your size constraints and fit your own connector.
How about:
as an example of a plug-in unit and
as an example of a mini brick.
You will need to choose a supply with the right DC connector (2.1 & 2.5mm are popular) and double-check the polarity. Almost all are positive inner but a small percentage are positive outer. Or buy a supply that meets your size constraints and fit your own connector.
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You need a well regulated, smooth DC supply so no not one of those.
It also doesn't instil confidence when they state : The AC-DC Convertor changes resistance from AC to DC
Definitely not! That's just an over priced diode in a case, or maybe four diodes if you're lucky.
Those appear to be just rectifiers, that turn 12V AC into 12V DC, based on the statement: "This allows LEDs to be run off AC transformers." Why they would sell an electronic product with no specification (what current, voltage etc can it handle?) and no real description I am not sure. Anyway, no.
Ignore these lighting products, buy normal wall wart PSUs like the ones in my links. They are the types of product supplied new with the routers. Anything much smaller/cheaper/weirder probably isn't suitable.
Ignore these lighting products, buy normal wall wart PSUs like the ones in my links. They are the types of product supplied new with the routers. Anything much smaller/cheaper/weirder probably isn't suitable.
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If you look at the little diagram top right in your link you'll see that a transformer is required in the circuit, and then this appears to be the rectifier part. Using this on its own, powered from the mains, will destroy your routers!
Buy regulated psu's intended for the purpose, as per Lucien's post
I believe he is trying to avoid these.
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There are inline PSUs available, which have a mains cable in and the DC cable out. Removes the large lumps from the wall socket, but they're still large lumps that have to go somewhere.
How about a 2 gang 13A extension lead, with the wall warts plugged into it, an tucked away somewhere? Not too tucked away, since they need ventilation to stop them overheating.
How about a 2 gang 13A extension lead, with the wall warts plugged into it, an tucked away somewhere? Not too tucked away, since they need ventilation to stop them overheating.
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