[sdiy] Best way to get +5 from +-12

[jbv]

I have a similar question that could be :
best way to get +3V from +5V ?

For instance in a logic circuitry, when all ICs require +5V,
and only 1 memory chip requires +3V, with its i/o compatible
with +5V...

Thanks,
JB


> I'm wondering what the best way to get +5 from a +-12 is. Will a guy
> who really needs to learn more about power supplies run into any
> problems if he just slaps a 5v Zener on the +12 line? Forgive me if
> this has been discussed to death before.
>
> Robert


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