Resistor Alternative
Resistor Alternative
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I am building a project at the moment that requires some parts of the circuit to be dropped in voltage. I have considered using resistors. However I know of their reputation of power consumption.
My question is, is there a more efficient alternative to resistors?
(plus I do not want to be spending $100 for a component)
My question is, is there a more efficient alternative to resistors?
(plus I do not want to be spending $100 for a component)





RE: Resistor Alternative
Switchers have a much better reputation. Google "Simple Switcher". There are lots of other switching voltage regulators.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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RE: Resistor Alternative
You might want to actually state input/output voltage and current levels so a suitable solution can be provided.
As Gunnar stated switchers are the way to go.
RE: Resistor Alternative