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Ok to parallel LM2940''s ?

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edited 2003-08-17 03:10 in General Discussion
You can't parallel two supplies that has ripples in it, it is unlike
batteries that has no ripples and does not puill down the outputs
when loads are connected already.

Better if you want a high current, use pass transistors, research
about power supplies or using abother IC's that can provide higher
current rating, check National Semiconductor's Website.


--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, Newzed@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 8/15/2003 10:54:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jpeakall@m... writes:
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> > Is it OK to parallel LM2940's for greater current output?
> >
>
> Can't think of any reason why not, Jonathan. I thik I would use a
single
> filter
> cap on the parallel inputs as opposed to a filter cap on each input.
>
> Sid
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