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Testing switch mode voltage regulators

By on 02/02/2014

There are different types of DC-DC regulators. The most common are linear and switch mode regulators. Everyone that has tinkered with electronics has probably used a 78xx series linear regulator. They are easy to use since they don’t need any special components. With most linear regulators you just put a capacitor on the input and […]

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Re:load is an adjustable constant-current load

Re:load the adjustable constant-current load

By on 16/03/2013

Re:load is an adjustable constant current load. I bought it on Tindie, cost me 15$ plus shipping. The Re:load is designed by Arachnid labs in the UK. It is sold as a kit, so you’ll have to solder it yourself. This is what I received: The parts were nicely packaged in an anti static bag. […]

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