automotive
How to Switch Mode Power Supply For Car
This contributed project is a result of considerable collaboration between Sergio and myself, and should not be seen as necessarily a complete project in itself, but a stepping stone to understanding switching power supplies, how they work, and what you can do with them.
Be warned – there is considerable risk. Because of the extremely high current available from a car battery, a tiny mistake may easily lead to catastrophic failure. All electronic components are said to contain smoke (wire contains an enormous amount), and a slip of the soldering iron can liberate an unbelievable quantity. Seriously though, the risk of severe burns and the possibility of causing a fire in your car are very real, and should not be underestimated. 300A from a car battery can do a vast amount of damage in a few milliseconds – should the fuse not blow (you will use a fuse, won’t you?), then the damage can be extensive.
At various points in Sergio’s part of the article, I have added some of my own information. This is shown in indented small font text.
1. Switchmode Power Supply For Car Audio
Foreword
