Hi,

what about adding a constant load (resistor) in parallel with your
application?

        Yann

Le lun 24/03/2003 =E0 10:22, Michael Rigby-Jones a =E9crit :
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> > 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 i=
t
> > 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 kn=
ow
> > 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 th=
is
> isn't very hellpfull but if you cannot provide the minimum load then a mo=
re
> suitable power supply should be used.
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> Mike
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