Questions tagged [adapter]
In electronics the term adapter is normally used to describe something that converts from one connector or package to another. For example a BNC to SMA adapter is an example of a connector adapter, while an SOIC to DIP adapter is an example of a package adapter.
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How can the voltage of the original battery differ so much from the voltage of the original adapter?
It's about Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6" 2019 JYU4148CN.
The original battery has a voltage of 7.6V and a current of 7.9Ah, the total Capacity is 60,040 mWh.
The original adapter has a voltage of ...
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How are Mac AC adapters compatible when they are different voltages?
I recently had my Mac AC adapter die on me, so I just cut the end off and soldered it on to an old Lenovo AC adapter I had laying around. Since they are both 20V AC adapters, it works fine, but I am ...
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What fire tests are done on power adapters/chargers?
I was curious about the fire risks in using a typical AC-to-DC wall adapter
(e.g., this)
and went to the UL website
to learn what exact tests were done to get the "UL LISTED" stamp,
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Replacing 4pin USB with USB-C works only in one direction
I have an AR1100 with a usb mini-B female connector :
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-AR1100-Resistive-Touch-Controller-PCB
Basically 4 usual USB pins : GND, D+, D-, +5V
I want to replace it with ...
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Adapter Power draw
On the adapter it says Input ~230V 1.5A, Output 29V 1.5 A.
If the adapter draws 1.5 A at 230 V and transfers them at 29V wouldn't that mean a power consumption of (230-29)V *1.5A = 301.5W in the ...
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Measuring voltage across one end of a 50 ohm bias T and the other end is 50 ohm terminated
I was looking to measure the output voltage from one of the PCBs using a multimeter. I connected the center of the 50 ohm T adapter to the DMM, one end of the T adapter to the output port of the DUT i....
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Sourcing a through-hole T-Connector male/female part for children's ride-on toy
I am having difficulty finding the through hole version of these "T-Connectors" as I've been able to identify from blog posts.
The type of adapter used can be seen in this image below and it ...
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What is the polarity of a custom power supply? [closed]
I have a custom power adapter (this one), but I do not understand what the correct polarity is, as its tip can be reversed. In the picture I have highlighted the marks in the current situation (so the ...
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What are DIP component carriers used for?
I was looking for SOP16 to DIP16 adapters, and I came across this Connector DIP Adapter Header 16 Position 2.54mm Solder Straight Through Hole.
What is it and what does it adapt between?
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Should I use a ferrite core on my AC adapter? [closed]
I'm using an AC adapter for a port replicator (it meets the voltage and provides more amps) which doesn't have the ferrite core the original one had. Should I put one of these ferrite cores on it or ...
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Socket or Surface Mount Adapter? (SOP16 to DIP16)
I'm looking to use a HX711 chip (which says it's a SOP-16L package,) and attach it to a circuit on a breadboard.
I've found two ways to do so: a socket or just the adapter.
Is there any difference ...
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Adapter for a function generator output
I want to order this adapter, but I can't find it on the web. Can anyone please confirm the exact name of this adapter for a function generator having a channel output and terminals for a DC power ...
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Surge protector + mains power adapter safe?
I was looking for a surge protected power strip/extension lead that could be mounted, have 6 or more outlets and came with a 5 meter mains cable with Type G (British plug) inlets and outlets. Having ...
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5.5x2.1mm Female Connector on 5.5x2.5mm Male Tip
Recently I lost my LG-27GP850 monitor power adapter which was 65w (19v, 3.42a). I could not find same tip size & watts power adapter. That's why decided to use other companies original adapter but ...
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What is the name of this battery connector?
What is the name of this battery connector?
This is the link to the battery itself.
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