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I calculated the power loss of a switching regulator and it doesn't match the datasheet. Am I missing something?
I'm trying to figure out how On Semi's LM2575D2T-5G is only 77% efficient. It's the fixed 5 V output version of the component.
The datasheet gives Vin = 12 V and Iload = 1 A. Based on this, power in = ...
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Two DC DC converter with different output - In series or parallel?
Source: LiPo Battery (13V - 16.8V)
Consumer #1: 5V (RaspPi) ~1A
Consumer #2: 12V (variouse) 0-3A (plus ~1A if series)
DC/DC step down: two LM2596
Which would be the better solution:
LM2596 #1 on ...