A 16 volt center tapped transformer using a full wave diode bridge is just
the thing!
You get better than 8 volts DC from the center tap, and better than 16 VDC
from the
positive output of the bridge.  (Negative goes to common ground.)

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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Jinx
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 5:06 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [EE]: 12V and 5V Power Supply
>
>
> > Jinx, I don't know what the difference would be it I had 10V
>
> Just thinking about getting more out of the battery or reducing
> the differential if you went with a step-up switcher. But if you're
> stuck with needing 12V, that's the way it's gotta be
>
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