Heatsinking, Chryslers

[Jeff Webb]

Right now, my plan is to start out with the fuse, diode, and TVS as
discussed.  Next comes the sample circuit from the LM2596 datasheet (8V
adj).  This is followed by the LM2940 5V regulator circuit.  I'll post
it when I get the whole thing drawn up (soon).

Jeff Webb

Tom Sharpe wrote:
> 
> How about an example circuit?
> 
> Jeff Webb wrote:
> 
> > Chad Clendening wrote:
> > >
> > > In addition to using the inlet air to cool the power drivers, the Chrysler's use  a switching pre-regulator to make a 7.5 to 8
> > > volt power supply.  This setup not only allows the linear 5 volt regulator to  operate with minimal power dissipation, it also
> > > allows the ECM to operate with 4 to 5 volts at the battery, probably well below the limitations of other EFI components.
> >
> > Since Nic brought up the switching regulator topic, I've been thinking
> > about doing something like this.  Seems like a pretty good idea.
> >
> > Jeff Webb
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