StudentSA
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Hi
I have a DC-DC convertor (B1205LS/D-1W) that takes 12V (10.8V -> 12.3V) and outputs 5V.
I would like to use this to power my ciruit from my vehicle battery.
The car battery Can go as high as 15V (I`ve heard) and while charging is roughly 14V and normaly 12V.
Can someone suggest a simple method to ensure/limit the Voltage to 12V?
I looked into a 12V zener but I belive for this to work adaquatly you need to have a few volts above 12 always and the battery will sometimes be 12V only.
Any ideas/suggestions will be appreciated.
I have a DC-DC convertor (B1205LS/D-1W) that takes 12V (10.8V -> 12.3V) and outputs 5V.
I would like to use this to power my ciruit from my vehicle battery.
The car battery Can go as high as 15V (I`ve heard) and while charging is roughly 14V and normaly 12V.
Can someone suggest a simple method to ensure/limit the Voltage to 12V?
I looked into a 12V zener but I belive for this to work adaquatly you need to have a few volts above 12 always and the battery will sometimes be 12V only.
Any ideas/suggestions will be appreciated.