Eric H. Johnson wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I am getting a large voltage drop when I connect the analog outputs from the
> 7I33 to the load. With no load they show the correct voltages. The Mesa
> manual states "Due to power supply limitations, The 7I33 has limited DC
> output drive capability and should not have loads of less than 5K Ohms on
> its analog outputs." 
> 
> The load is 10K, which seems to indicate that it should work. In fact I have
> had this hooked up to a supposedly identical system and it does work.
> 
> My question is, if I add an Aux 5V supply (to 4 pin header P1) will that
> help with the DC output drive capacity of the Analogs?
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric
> 

My guess is that adding more power to the 5V rail won't make a huge
difference.

If a "supposedly identical" system works and this system doesn't, then
they are NOT identical.   Find the difference between the two systems
and you will have found the answer.  Maybe a wiring error, maybe the 10K
isn't 10K on this system, any number of possibilities.

Try the divide and conquer approach:  Disconnect the entire external
system and hook up a simple 10K load resistor.  If that makes it droop,
it is a board (or power) problem.  If not, then it must be something
about your external system.

Good luck,

John Kasunich




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