With Linear regulators, your Input current is the same with the output current! Beware of that! Plus the current of the regulator of course, though this is small enough.
The only difference between the LM1084-ADJ and the fixed output LM1084-5 is the latter already has the resistors to set the output voltage built inside it. You will only get 5A out of it if you have...
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wow, looks like you were trying to take 100 amps from that little power supply..... (just kidding)
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adding..... should probably never try to use a power supply at it's full rating,...
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Re: Voltage regulation circuit 12V to 5V in 5A range
Received the LM1084-ADJ, still waiting on the recommended caps (to properly test ripples), but it's already running nicely with what I have on hand.
Demon Today, 10:07Also got a thermal imager to help identify...