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12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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Hi,

I was looking at purchasing your 12VDC 5 AMP power supply for a project I am working on. It says it has the standard 2.1mm centertip connector. However, when I look on your website the only connection for this I see is the DC panel mount barrel plug. However this has a minimum rating of 0.5 amps. Any suggestions on what to use?

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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You should be OK, it sounds like you will normally be over the minimum current. You might want to check the maximum rating, I think it will be in the range you need.

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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We also have a 2.1mm barrel jack rated for 5A: https://www.adafruit.com/products/373 and a barrel jack to terminal adapter which I've personally tested at 10A: https://www.adafruit.com/products/368 The adapter does get warm at that level, but remains at a safe working temperature in 25C ambient air.

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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Thanks for the responses.

Mike - I guess I was hoping to get a panel mount one that was rated for at least 5 AMPs, but I could probably make the breadboard one work.

gilshultz - I know the panel mount one I referenced is rated at 0.5 AMPs max @12 Volts so it won't work with this power supply.

Thanks!

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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Thanks for the catch, I do not know the jack but I based it on his "minimum rating" where he should have stated "maximum".

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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Yes, you are correct it is a maximum rating of 0.5 AMPs, I mistyped in my original thread and put minimum.

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Re: 12 VDC 5 AMP Power Supply

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No problem, thanks

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