3.3v Switching regulator question.

[pkmnjunky7]

In short, how many amps does the 3.3 line on the n64 pull? I'm wanting to use this regulator

http://www.dimensionengineering.com/de-sw033.htm

But I'm afraid of it overheating. I think shockslayer said something about the 3.3 line peaking out at like 1.7, and if this regulator can only handle 1.25, I could be in trouble. I already own said regualtor and have tested it and had no problems, but I haven't played for more than 20 minuntes with it.

Anyone have any suggestions? I know I can use the regulators from TI, but I was just wanting to use this one if possible. I could even buy another one of these regulators and wire the two of them in parallel for more current, but if I do that I'm worried about the voltage level changing...

 

[ToastBucket]

use a PTH08000. They're guaranteed to work and are free.

 

[brunoip]

use a PTH08000. They're guaranteed to work and are free.

You can get them for free but they are not free ¬¬

 

[kylerock96]

Yeah, but all you have to buy is a resistor and a capacitor, a Heck of a lot cheaper than that, in any sense.

Edit: Oops, just saw that you already had it. If you own it, just run a 4 player multiplayer match of perffect dark with all players a bot, and then see if It shuts off.

 

[pkmnjunky7]

use a PTH08000. They're guaranteed to work and are free.

I know I can use the regulators from TI, but I was just wanting to use this one if possible.

READIN SKILLZ.

lol. I ordered one a couple days ago, I'm still waiting on it. I was wanting to know about the dimension engineering regulator because I already have it, so if I can use it I would rather do that than wait on the sample from TI. Looks like I'll just wait for my TI sample at this point...

 

[XCVG]

I fail to see why you would prefer to use a regulator that costs $15 and MIGHT work over one that's free and definitely works. Don't be so impatient. I'm still waiting for my squishy tacts.

 

[ToastBucket]

use a PTH08000. They're guaranteed to work and are free.

I know I can use the regulators from TI, but I was just wanting to use this one if possible.

READIN SKILLZ.

lol. I ordered one a couple days ago, I'm still waiting on it. I was wanting to know about the dimension engineering regulator because I already have it, so if I can use it I would rather do that than wait on the sample from TI. Looks like I'll just wait for my TI sample at this point...

I never completely read long posts. They intimidate me.

 

[Basement_Modder]

use a PTH08000. They're guaranteed to work and are free.

I know I can use the regulators from TI, but I was just wanting to use this one if possible.

READIN SKILLZ.

lol. I ordered one a couple days ago, I'm still waiting on it. I was wanting to know about the dimension engineering regulator because I already have it, so if I can use it I would rather do that than wait on the sample from TI. Looks like I'll just wait for my TI sample at this point...

That regulator will most likely work. The plus side of the thing is that its easy to wire up, and if dimension engineering had samples, I would definitely use that instead. They make quality products, and their LM7805 replacement switching reg is very efficient and has never failed me in any of the 3 applications I've used it in, one of which drew just above an amp (max rating) at peak, yet didn't cut out.

Don't stress over it.

 

[pkmnjunky7]

I fail to see why you would prefer to use a regulator that costs $15 and MIGHT work over one that's free and definitely works. Don't be so impatient. I'm still waiting for my squishy tacts.

I understand where you're coming from. My spring semester just started last week and I dont have a lot of homework due yet, but that will change quickly, so I'm trying to finish this as quickly as possible. I purchased the dimension engineering regulator initially because the sample system was down on www.ti.com, and I figured if I was going to have to buy one I'd rather have the one from dimension engineering