And with 12v vehicle power, the efficiency isn't much of a concern, provided that you can dissipate the generated heat. If you're going with battery supply, the new switcher supplies are SO nice!
Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ Jason KG4WSV wrote: > On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:10 PM, Erich J. Ritzmann<[email protected]> wrote: > >> For 5vdc 1 amp, I am using a 7805 >> > > A 7805 is a linear regulator, not a switcher. It is noticeably less > efficient than a switcher. > > It is the easiest regulated supply to build, though. > >
