[MLB-WIRELESS] Quality DC-DC Switchmode Power Supplies?

[Michael Borthwick]

On 23/02/2011, at 10:44 AM, Shaun Clarke wrote:

> For a project I am working on, I have a requirement for a 12VDC to  
> 5VDC converter.
>
> I know Jaycar sell some low-end devices that perform this, however  
> for this project since reliability is a major concern, I’m after  
> something a bit more rugged/industrial/brand name etc.

Hi Shaun,

Rockby Electronics in Clayton have long been a good source for good  
quality surplus power supplies and DC-DC Converters. Not sure what  
current rating you need though but searching for converter yielded the  
following 12VDC to 5VDC products:

http://www.rockby.com.au/searchres.cfm?searchkey=converter&imageField.x=0&imageField.y=0&offset=51&stock_no=34836
http://www.rockby.com.au/searchres.cfm?searchkey=converter&imageField.x=0&imageField.y=0&offset=81&stock_no=37535