WANG WLTC up for trade

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Wed Sep 30 20:24:56 1998

> There is, however, a problem with the internal (regulating/switching)
< > supply. It runs the computer, but keeps blowing a capacitor. It als
< > needs an external P/S and battery. The battery is 10 sub-cells (with
< > resistor - I have a schematic). A Tyco 20VDC racing transformer (the
< > for the little car/track sets) will run it.

< This is just a guess, but I think that the 'blown capacitor' problem is
< directly related to the 'TYCO' power supply. It's output IS going to be
< _very_ noisy, when compared to computer grade supplies. The peak voltag
< is probably what's killing things. I would look for an 18v supply.
<
< Chuck

Good point. the answer is simple... What is te voltage rating of the
failed cap? Likely the tyco power far exceeds the required voltage.

Allison
 
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