The other issue is noise from a switcher. 2009/6/2 Hal Murray <[email protected]>: > > [email protected] said: >> I would recommend using a linear PSU, I have some made by a Company >> called Lascar (perhaps a different name in the States). These are not >> much larger than the Thunderbolt itself with a little more height. >> They have three separate VS./Rags, 5 volts and +15/-15 volt supplies >> of sufficient capacity - all with trim-pots. Mine has been working >> for at least one year non-stop - and you can be confident that it >> will not blown up, unlike some switched supplies. > > Is there something I don't understand in this area? What makes a linear > supply more reliable than a switcher? > > My first guess would be a switcher would be more reliable because it would > run cooler. > > That's probably assuming the same amount of design effort which is probably > not a valid assumption if I'm comparing a brand-X linear with a brand-Z > switcher. A quick glance at the general construction might give a better > answer. > > > > -- > These are my opinions, not necessarily my employer's. I hate spam. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
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