28 Feb
2007
28 Feb
'07
2:57 p.m.
On Feb 28, 2007, at 12:42 PM, Tom Peters wrote:
As far as I remember, you shouldn't run a switcher
with no load at
all. I did try to remove all the modules and turn the panel
illumination off. Still does the same thing.
This very much depends on the switcher. Generally speaking, all
but the very oldest switching power supplies are fine with little or
no load.
I'm very sorry (and surprised) to hear that your new scope went
boom. Those 7000-series boxes are generally indestructible. I hope
you're able to resurrect it.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL