[sdiy] Computer Products brand Power Supplies

[John Loffink]

Small potted power supplies can be linear as well - see Acopian's site.  A
potted power supply should last just as long as any other PS.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:owner-synth-
> 
> I don't know how small small is, but generally small == switcher.  It sort
> of depends on how much power it puts out, etc.  If you think the power
> supply will do your job for you, chances are pretty good it will last a
> long time....unless, of course, there is a reason why Computer Products is
> no longer around.
> 
> At 04:18 PM 1/2/2005 -0800, Tom Arnold wrote:
> >Anyone have experience with the longevity of potted power supplies?
> >I have a few, they are small +/-15v supplies and I've been thinking of
> using
> >them, but I dont want to design around a very small supply just to have
> it
> >fail in a year or two leaving me to attempt to find a replacement since
> it
> >look like Computer Products is no more.
> >
> >--