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This week's EYE ON NPI is a big time upgrade - we're featuring GAPTEC's LC78 series switching regulator modules () with up to 28V inputs, 95% efficiency and 3 Amp outputs! There's two things we dig about these modules. One, they are pin-compatible with 78xx regulators that we all grew up on. So you can use them to quickly update existing designs from linear to switching power supply. Second, they are extremely easy to use, with ultra-wide input voltage ranges, various output voltages and current outputs if needed. ( Why use these instead of just DIYing a switching regulator layout? After all, we've covered many great DC/DC controllers on EYE on NPI! Well, to start - laying out and specifying switching regulators is a real pain for folks who are not experienced with some of the pitfalls and it's very very easy to m
