For the 5V portion, see the June 98 issue of Nuts&Volts (or see
www.seetron.com/an_vpwr1.htm for a summary).  The supply uses a no-inductor
switching regulator and is rated at 1A.

Charles Morgan

>+12V @ 2.5A and +5V @ 1A, what is the best solution can have +/-10% on them.
>I have looked at switching regs but they seem to be not the best for
>availability and require expensive inductors etc for use. I want to build a
>very cost sensitive device and am looking for other suggestions.

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