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Originally Posted by Daox
I agree that would be nice. I'm pretty sure my current router runs on 5V and this new one I'm know runs on 5V.
Do you know of any good/simple way of kicking down 12V to 5V. I know there are the linear voltage regulators like a 7805, but they just waste the excess energy as heat, right?
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I really like the TI voltage regulators. They're switchers that are almost as easy to use as linears.
You can also look at those automotive USB power supplies. Derate them significantly and they should last a good time.
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