[Noisebridge-discuss] [dorkbotsf-blabber] DC-DC Power conversion - Cheapish finds!

[Garrett Mace]

On 1/7/2013 12:52 PM, Carl Pisaturo wrote:
> +1
> In systems where there is, say, a 24VDC power bus and you need some 
> regulated 5VDC somewhere, these things are lifesavers. 
> http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PT5101N/PT5101N-ND/210844 $17 
> seems like a lot for a drop-in replacement for a 7805 voltage 
> regulator, until you realize that the sink/fan/board real 
> estate/ventilation holes/etc to remove the heat from the 7805 would 
> cost way more than that.
>

This is better/cheaper for 5V 500mA from 6.5-36V: 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/V7805-500/102-1709-ND/1828602

And the big brother for 1000mA: 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/V7805-1000R/102-2178-ND/2352137

--- Garrett
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