>-----Original Message-----
>From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] 
>On Behalf Of Alan B. Pearce
>Sent: 19 January 2007 09:35
>To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
>Subject: Re: [EE] Help with boosting powersupply.
>
>
>>- Input 10-15v DC  (Assume to be dirty, as source will be car 
>>alternator, generator, car battery, solar panels, etc.)
>>- Output regulated 16v, 5a DC
>
>Powering a laptop, are we?

I had the same thought.  You can buy universal laptop adapters designed to plug into cigaraette lighters in cars that have very simmilar specs e.g. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=44736  Might be worth buying rather than building...

Regards

Mike


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