Re: Power Supply Confusion


"dell" <delhomeaa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> How is it possible-using a High current DC power supply to operate
> something which require lesser current..?For ex: Using a DC power
> supply 5 V,2A to operate something which require just 5V @ 0.5 A..?
>
Because it is a voltage source, not a current source. The 2 A means that is
the maximum safe current.; that is, fuses won't blow and transistors won't
melt.


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