The AC input is 100-200V, with the DC output at 5V 10A

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-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Smith [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 11:44 AM
To: Gartman, Richard
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Electrical design challenge

There is a good likelihood that power delivery requirements trump safety in
this case. What are the power delivery requirements to the device?  Is the 5
Volts down regulated to a lower voltage or used at 5 Volts?

Doug

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On Jul 31, 2011, at 4:12, "Gartman, Richard" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Team of subject matter experts,
> 
> My designers are looking at a 5V 10A DC external power supply (AC adapter
brick style) that powers a consumer electronic product. The DC cable is 35"
long. Product is targeted for the NA and Europe markets.
> 1. What size/gauge and type of wire would you recommend for the DC cable?
> 2. Other than IEC & UL 60950 for product safety, are there any other safety
features that you would recommend?
> 3. Are there any standards for the power connection to the consumer
electronic?
> 
> Thank you for your comments
> W. Richard Gartman, MS, CSP
> Product Stewardship Manager
> Texas Instruments, Education Technology
> 7800 Banner Drive, Dallas, Tx 75251
> Office: 972-917-1636    Email: [email protected]
> www.education.ti.com/us/productstewardship
> Please consider the environment before printing this email. There is only
one earth - don't waste it.
> Car racing also prepares you for and expects you to live in the moment -
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