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How can I wire four Peltier modules in parallel with current limiting?

I am currently working on a project to cool different materials for a local young student program with engineering. My thinking was to attach Peltier modules to different materials and, using an IR ...
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Raspberry Pi Zero - 5 VDC output current?

I was planing on using a Raspberry Pi Zero W for a smart lamp project with WS2812b LEDs. To avoid needing a separate power supply for the LEDs, my plan was to power the LEDs from the +5 VDC on the RPI ...
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TPS562208DDCT current problem

I have attached a PSU design which I have created. The input voltage is between 12 and 24V DC. The first stage creates an isolated output voltage of 7V that is then fed into the two TPS562208DDCT (...
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Can I power a device with a power supply that has a higher current rating? [duplicate]

I have a device with an input rating of 23 to 56V DC with a maximum current of 0.5 amperes. Is it possible to supply this device with a power supply with an output rating of 48V DC with 1.0 ampere?
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Electrical power strips and current overloading

simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab Currently there is an extension cord that runs from the wall with 10kA. The current on the cord says 10 amps, 125 volts, and 1250 ...
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How do variable current limiters work in power supplies?

Bench top power supplies often enable you not only the set the voltage, but the maximum current. How do these bench supplies provide this variable current?
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