Eric Lemmon wrote: > Or, how about putting old linear technology behind us, and embracing the > LM2576T-ADJ switching buck regulator? You can buy this puppy ready-made for > about $14: > <http://tinyurl.com/yhma5h5> > > Just change the 8200 ohm resistor to fix the output voltage. The > LM2576T-ADJ is rated at 3 amperes. > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > >
I would be cautious about using a switching regulator without also providing proper EMI/RFI suppression. Without it you may cause _lots_ of grief for your site neighbors. The switching solution is much more efficient, but at a higher complexity / construction cost to do correctly and quietly. Ed Yoho W6YJ
