Seems like we had a similar discussion not too long ago. Was one of the = solutions to use a 5V only HD? Shahid -----Original Message----- From: "B=FChler, Martin" [mailto:Martin.Buehler@KEYMILE.COM]=20 Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 3:38 PM Subject: [EE]: stable 12v supply from 8..16v source i need to get a stable 12v supply (at least 1amp, peaks might be higher) = from a 8..16v source (car battery) to run a harddisk. what's the best / = easiest way to do this? anyone done such a design? thanx! tino -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email = listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body