> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vitaliy M [SMTP:piclist2001@HOTMAIL.COM]
> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 8:56 AM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      [EE]: using a PC power supply
>
> Hello All,
>
> We are trying to use a power supply from an old PC, and it looks like it
> needs a certain amount of load in order to operate.  Our application
> involves switching between several loads, and since some of the loads
> don't
> consume much power, the power supply simply shuts off.  Does anybody know
> of
> a way to modify the circuit, to avoid wasting energy?
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Vitaliy
>
You are correct in that many of them do require a minimum load.  Sorry this
isn't very hellpfull but if you cannot provide the minimum load then a more
suitable power supply should be used.

Regards

Mike


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