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The diagram shows the circuit of a versatile USB power socket that safely converts the 12V battery voltage into stable 5V. This circuit makes it possible to power/recharge any USB power-operated device, using in-dash board cigar lighter socket of your car.
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This 3 volts Car Adapter circuit is based on a standard LT1074CT switching regulator IC. The schematic shows the LT1074CT used as a positive step-down or ‘buck’ converter. The ‘switcher’ is used to convert a +12-volt car battery voltage down to +3 volts for use with the personal hi-fi’s and handheld games for the author’s two boisterous children on long car journeys. Note at under ten years of age, children will rarely be hi-fi aficionado’s and are generally not concerned with any noise generated by the ‘switcher ‘circuit. continue reading…