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Max voltage - gordan - 2024-06-09
Hi,
Power management - MacArthur HAT v1.2 Documentation (macarthur-hat-documentation.readthedocs.io) clearly says that the input and SW voltage should be 12V. However we know that the voltage provided by alternators is higher than 12V and that the Power module Pololu - 5V, 3.2A Step-Down Voltage Regulator D36V28F5 accepts up to 50V.
What is the actual maximum voltage that may be safely used for power and SW input?
Thanks!
RE: Max voltage - Adrian - 2024-06-10
While the power module could handle higher voltages, the protection circuit on the MacArthur HAT is designed for a 12V system. The maximum voltage is around 15.6V, defined by the TVS diode D1.
RE: Max voltage - yoloeveryday - 2024-09-23
(2024-06-10, 05:04 AM)Adrian Wrote: While the power module could handle higher voltages, the protection circuit on the MacArthur HAT is designed for a 12V system. The maximum voltage is around 15.6V, defined by the TVS diode D1.
So what is the minimum voltage?
RE: Max voltage - Adrian - 2024-09-26
Should be good down to at least 7V or so.