Official group buy is here:
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
Please use that thread for group buy related issues.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
Please use that thread for group buy related issues.
Wishing a prompt recovery to Jan.
And thanks a lot for these possibilities to Jan and @bohrok2610 .. Would the new Silentswitcher be able to supply continuous 200mA at 24-24vdc (or better 200mA at 27vdc)?
I have run load tests at +/-24V@240mA so +/-27V@200mA should be ok though I have not tested that.
Note that higher output voltage requires also higher input voltage as the current draw from a low voltage power source easily becomes excessive. E.g. +/-27V@200mA would require close to 3A from 5V input. Also the efficiency of the DC-DC converter is lower at low input voltages.
As a gentle reminder there are still plenty of unconfirmed pre-orders. Please confirm your order in the group buy thread before closing date of 8th of November 2024.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
Yet another reminder that there are still plenty of unconfirmed pre-orders for the new SilentSwitchers. Group buy closing date is next Friday. Please note that there is a limited number of devices available and I will give priority to confirmed orders.
Please confirm your order in the group buy thread before closing date of 8th of November 2024.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
Please confirm your order in the group buy thread before closing date of 8th of November 2024.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/gb-for-new-silentswitcher.419103/post-7825131
I just posted a thread about DIY ADCs that use these new SilentSwitchers. Actually even the DAC used in those measurement uses a new SilentSwitcher.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/diy-adcs.419922/post-7844591
Here are pictures of how the SilentSwitchers were mounted vertically using Keystone mounting brackets. The 2 black phillips screws are attached to the mounting bracket.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/diy-adcs.419922/post-7844591
Here are pictures of how the SilentSwitchers were mounted vertically using Keystone mounting brackets. The 2 black phillips screws are attached to the mounting bracket.
Here is some information related to the new SilentSwitcher boards.
Enable
There is a 3-pin header for enabling the board. A jumper or a switch can be used to select either "PD" or "PSU" setting.
In PD-setting the on-board USB PD controller is in charge of enabling the board. It negotiates the USB PD profile, monitors the input voltage and enables/disables the board. So it works well with USB PD compliant power sources. The downside of this mode is that in case a non-USB PD compliant power source is used the USB PD controller only accepts 5V input voltage. So it disables the board if e.g. a 12V battery is used.
In PSU-setting USB PD controller only negotiates the USB PD profile but does not monitor the input voltage. So this setting is similar to manual on/off switch. Both USB PD compliant and non-compliant power sources can be used.
Voltage setting of +/- output
To set the voltage of +/- outputs 4 resistors of 1206 size (R21, R22, R23, R25) need to be changed.
Attached is a table of suitable resistors values for 5V, 12V, 15V, 20V and 24V outputs. Outputs are independent so an asymmetrical setting is possible (e.g. +5V/-15V). However polarity of outputs cannot be changed.
For high load currents at higher voltages the input voltage should be at least 9V.
Enable
There is a 3-pin header for enabling the board. A jumper or a switch can be used to select either "PD" or "PSU" setting.
In PD-setting the on-board USB PD controller is in charge of enabling the board. It negotiates the USB PD profile, monitors the input voltage and enables/disables the board. So it works well with USB PD compliant power sources. The downside of this mode is that in case a non-USB PD compliant power source is used the USB PD controller only accepts 5V input voltage. So it disables the board if e.g. a 12V battery is used.
In PSU-setting USB PD controller only negotiates the USB PD profile but does not monitor the input voltage. So this setting is similar to manual on/off switch. Both USB PD compliant and non-compliant power sources can be used.
Voltage setting of +/- output
To set the voltage of +/- outputs 4 resistors of 1206 size (R21, R22, R23, R25) need to be changed.
Attached is a table of suitable resistors values for 5V, 12V, 15V, 20V and 24V outputs. Outputs are independent so an asymmetrical setting is possible (e.g. +5V/-15V). However polarity of outputs cannot be changed.
For high load currents at higher voltages the input voltage should be at least 9V.
Parcel received today, Tuesday 26 Nov, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thank you!!
