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Neon Transformer

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Printed Date: May 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM


Topic: Neon Transformer

Posted By: Clatch
Subject: Neon Transformer
Date Posted: February 07, 2005 at 1:32 PM

One of my interior neons (OPTX Radio Bar) has a music interface with the transformer built into it.  The music interface makes a really anoying high pitched hum that I would like to get rid of.  So appropriately, I would plan to cut the interface module out, and just put a transformer in (Can I do this?).  I don't know what kind of transformer I would need, can I get it at RadioShack, or do I need to go bug the guys down at the Car Electronics Shop?




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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: February 07, 2005 at 7:08 PM
No, the power suppply provided is a high frequency switching power supply - obviously with very poor shielding. That not withstanding, your car cannot power a "transformer" as there is no such thing as a DC to AC transformer.

Your best course of action would be to buy a better quality version of your interface... OR, you could try to shield it better, at the risk of voiding any warranty.

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