Re: 250mA voltage clamp



On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:40:13 -0800, "Walter Harley"
<walterh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I need to limit the output of an ordinary unregulated power supply. The
>voltage ranges from 18V to 35V, taking load and line variation and ripple
>into account, and the load draws up to 250mA.

What's wrong with a 24 volt zener? Pick one that will handle
the dissipation when the supply is current limited by its internal
impedance. What is the current from the supply when it has a load
heavy enough to drop its output voltage to 24 volts?

Jim

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