Power adapter question

From: Wayne Cox <wcox_at_mis.usaeroteam.com>
Date: Fri Aug 28 14:40:44 1998

On 28 Aug 1998, Marion Bates wrote:
> I have a generic power adapter that's rated 9VAC, 780mA. I'd intended to use
> for a VIC-20 and/or Atari 400. But when I took a reading with a voltmeter, it
> came out about a volt and a half over. Is this too much for the machines I

You'll need some kind of load on it to get an accurate reading of its
output. Around 12 to 15 ohms, and able to disipate about 7 watts. I
don't know the supply requirements of those computers. But a couple volts
over spec is usually ok; if it wants an AC input, the computer must have
the remainder of the psu internal - its regulators should be able to
handle a little extra.

  -WC
Received on Fri Aug 28 1998 - 14:40:44 BST

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