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> USB charging, Thinking about adding 5volts
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post Dec 9 2015, 07:39 PM
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I got a bunch of USB sockets and voltage regulator ICs that will trim 12v to 5v, and thought it would be nice to wire in for charging phones etc. someone suggested that the ICs would fry due to transients. So I am wondering about wiring zener diodes as shunts across the feed and wanted to know what you thought. I am especially interested in voltage and wattage for the zener and perhaps resistance to limit current. Thanks!
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post Dec 12 2015, 12:32 AM
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