[lug] OT: PSU for Embedded using ATX12V v2.3?

[Quentin Hartman]

You'll find a lovely selection of embedded-appropriate ATX psu's here:
http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/power_supplies


On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:55 PM, <stimits at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm about to work on an embedded [linux] system, which in itself does not
> take much power. However, I'll probably be adding some USB functionality
> which will add to requirements...part of the time. The embedded system can
> work on either a regulated 12V supply, or an unregulated 7 to 24V system.
> However, because of PCIe and also possibly because of fans, the 12V supply
> is by far the better choice. The other added functionality will likely
> require a mix of 5V and 3.3V. A standard ATX12V supply would seem ideal, as
> it is low cost and has all of the required voltages with ample current. The
> bad part is that these are switching supplies with other requirements, such
> as a minimum load.
>
> I know many of the people here work with embedded systems, what do you use
> for power? If you do use a basic ATX12V, what do you use to deal with
> minimum load requirements? If not using ATX12V, what do you use, and where
> would be a good place to shop for this?
>
> Thanks!
>
> D. Stimits, stimits AT comcast DOT net
>
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