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Article #5121Re: question about computer power supply
From: collie
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 1990 21:55
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 1990 21:55
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In article <4924@uafhp.uark.edu>, hbj@uafhcx.uucp (Bernard Johnson) writes...
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>I recently bought a NCR PC-6 power supply to power some hobby projects. When I
>received the supply, I measured the outputs. The +12V line measured +4.95V
>and the +5V line measured +4.8V. I have been told that the +12V line will not
>be +12V until a load is connected to the supply. I was told that the scheme
>was somewhat like the IBM 'goodline', whatever that is. If this is so, what is
>reason for this and what kind of load should be connected?
>Posting is fine but I would prefer email. If there is enough interest I will
>summarize.
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I don't know about that NCR PC-6 supply,but I do know that the IBM
power supply gives the expected voltage without a load being apply,if my
memory serves me right.So in that case,I would assume that maybe something
is wrong with that NCR job you have.
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