[sdiy] Computer Products brand Power Supplies

[harrybissell]

The Computer Products power supplies are usually small (<300mA) linear
supplies.

watch out because the magnetic fields from them can reach FAR beyond
their pretty epoxy coating...

Longevity should be pretty good, IMHO

H^) harry

James Patchell wrote:

> 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.
> >
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