Small transformer type

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Hi:

Could someone please give me a mouser part # for a transformer. I have a 24VDC power supply that has no 5VDC output which I need, also.

I would like to get a small transformer to drop the 24VDC to about 7-8 volts to feed a 7805 regulator to get the needed 5VDC. 2 amps max should be plenty.

Thanks.
 
The 24 V is DC. You can't use a transformer on DC.

You can use buck converter, or just buy a separate 5 V supply.
 
Hmm. Transformers do not work with DC!

Thanks. I would use a seperate small power supply except that the 24VDC and the 5VDC have a common ground.

Most have suggested just simply feed the 7805 with the 24VDC. Prehaps this is best.
 
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Thanks. I would use a seperate small power supply except that the 24VDC and the 5VDC have a common ground.
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Mains power supplies are isolated, so you can connect the outputs how ever you like. Just join the grounds and they will be fine.


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Most have suggested just simply feed the 7805 with the 24VDC. Prehaps this is best.
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At 19 V drop and 2 amps max that is 38 W of heat. You need a big heatsink for that.
 
Those are buck regulators, packaged to be compatible with a 7805. They will be fine up to 0.5 A.

They are a lot more expensive than a 7805, but they don't need a heatsink.
 
Thanks so very much. The people who created the small boards I'm powering up are telling me that my 5VDC power requirement is very low and feeding a 7805 with a small heatsink will be fine. Looking through my parts box, I found two small clip-on heatsinks (1-1/2" x 7/8" x 5/8").

My concern was the additional boards I want to add later, so, I guess I could just add another 7805.
 
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