The purpose of the POWER GOOD signal is a quick acting signal telling the CPU that the power is going down. The CPU then has enough time to go to sleep gracefully without damage. It also stops the CPU from starting with too low a voltage. In using 3 terminal regulators remember that they need around 2 volts over the output voltage to be able to function. Considering that, it would be more effecient to use an invertor. Also each part of the battery string would have to be charged at a different current to keep all the cells equally charged. Al Allworth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Travis Farmer"To: Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 7:53 PM Subject: RE: Gas Generator recommendations > Last I knew, the "power good" signal was directed at the power supply so it > knew if it was getting power to the board. If not, the supply shutdown. > I have an old 486 board I can fiddle with and see what happens. > I will just connect the power supply wires needed for +-12V, and +-5V. I > will report back with the results. > I my self am curious if it will work now that I really get to thinking about __________________________________________________________ Public Seismic Network Mailing List (PSN-L)
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