 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| I don't think it is possible to make anything smaller that one single zener diode. And the voltage regulators i mentioned, those are the same size as a SMD transistor. | |
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| Hello
Thanks for quick reply. The using of series of diodes is a good idea , but it takes a big area in the circuit witch is very small . Is there another method to convert 9v to 3v with transistor ? thanks |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| One possibility is to connect a suitable zener diode in series with the battery. The nearest standard zener voltage is 6,2 V , common types are for example BZX85-C6V2 or BZV79-6V2.
Another possibility is to use a three-leg voltage regulator with extremely low idle current drain. Look at for example www.maxim-ic.com or www.national.com for suitable types. You should NOT try using a standard regulator (i. e. LM317 or any of the 78xx series) as those can draw idle currents of several mA, exhausting a battery in a few days. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject: 9v to 3v? |
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| Hello
How to supply 3v tv remote control with 9v battery without consumption current (battery) when the remote control is turned off? Thanks |
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