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From: v105l4lg@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (collie)
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Subject: Re: question about computer power supply
Summary: Very little
Keywords: computer power supply
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Date: 15 Jul 90 21:55:42 GMT
References: Experience
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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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