12 volt circuit really basic question

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obsessmuch

Joined Apr 16, 2007
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Hi I have a super basic question. I have a 12 volt @ 4A power supply running a device. i need to power a second device from this power suply that only requires 12 v @ 100ma how do i reduce that down?:confused:
 

John Luciani

Joined Apr 3, 2007
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Hi I have a super basic question. I have a 12 volt @ 4A power supply running a device. i need to power a second device from this power suply that only requires 12 v @ 100ma how do i reduce that down?:confused:
Your ciruit will only draw the current it requires (I=V/R).

If your 100mA circuit develops a fault it can draw the full 4A from the power supply.
A fuse between the power supply and the 100mA circuit would be a good precaution.

(* jcl *)

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