[time-nuts] Linear voltage regulator hints...

Alex Pummer alex at pcscons.com
Thu Dec 11 21:30:01 EST 2014


Hi, George
look for the book "The art of electronics"  from Paul Horowitz and 
Winfield Hill, they describe how to design excellent electronic 
circuits, including power supplies
73
Alex
On 12/11/2014 4:37 PM, xaos wrote:
> I don't know if this is the right time to ask this but here goes.
> I have started a design for a linear power supply for the Beagleboard
>
> 5V 5-10A. Over-Voltage, short circuit and temp protection.
> Very low ripple and HF noise.
>
> I have been watching this thread and I am still not sure
> what device would give me what I want. I am not as good as
> some circuit designers here, to design a PS
> via discreet transistors. Dr. Bruce Griffiths comes to mind.
> He would probably do this with his eyes closed.
>
> So, I need to use a regulator chip.
>
> The TI TPS7A4700 looks great but it can only supply 1A.
>
> Any other candidates ?
>
> I am sorry if I am somehow asking an obvious question.
>
> -George
>
>



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