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jay's detailing

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Posted: November 06, 2004 at 1:05 PM / IP Logged

Can some one tell me how I can reduce 12volts down to about 5 or 6 volts?

Thanx (Angel)

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Mad Scientists

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Posted: November 07, 2004 at 12:32 PM / IP Logged

Without more information (specifically, what are you attempting to do) it's really hard to say the best way to accomplish what you're asking.

For a stable 5vdc, output up to an amp or so, input voltage varies greatly, I'd use a voltage regulator.

http://www.national.com/ds/LM/LM341.pdf

It's overkill for a reference voltage. To drive an LED I'd just use a resistor. So, what you're attempting to do will drive how you go about doing it.

Regards,

Jim

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