[sdiy] Power Supply ???

[Tim Ressel]

Joe,

The issue I see here is the amount of power the 5V
regs will be dissipating. This has to do with the
amount of voltage drop they will be providing. Perhaps
a second transformer for the +/-5V side?

--tim

--- Joe Kramer <musetrap at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Dear Friends,
>     I'm building a supply for six Paia 4700 modules.
>  I need +18v, +/-9v, and
> +/-5v.  I have all the necessary three-terminal
> regulators, but my question is
> this: given a hefty enough transformer, can I just
> hang the regulators in
> parallel off  the full wave bridge and filter caps,
> or will this put to much
> strain on them?  I'm sure all six modules will come
> in way under an amp of
> current consumption.  Any design advice appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Kramer
> 
> 


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