Re: TI-H: Re: Voltage at 4.4v ???


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Re: TI-H: Re: Voltage at 4.4v ???



>>> All three times, it came to almost the full 5v. I don't know if you
>>> tested it under load or what?
>>
>>No,  no load at all!  I got 4.4V with the calculator off and my meter
>>hooked up to the +5V and GND on the SPinTerface connector.
>
>Batteries 90% charged.
>>
>>Tony
>>
>>
>CHARGED!!!
>
>I use duracels only because of the massive power they throw out. No
>rechargable, not even alkalines put out duracel power. I don't want to
>cause a fuss, but I have tested battery runtime and power and duracel
>beat everything. I probably got those 5v readings because of the power a
>duracel puts out. Rechargables only run at 1.2 volts, not 1.5 like a
>high power alkaline. That low recharable power may be going low enough
>for the drop out voltage to kick in. That is probably why you have a low
>current.
>
>I still agree with the data though, switch to the National VR.

where would I get a Voltage Regulator from National? which # is it? would
I get the 7805 or the 78L05 or what???

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