Jan 10, 2016 #1 N nonmon Newly Enlightened Joined Jan 10, 2016 Messages 1 Hey. I have a powersupply of 400w 33 amps 12 volt. I have 5 chips 100w DC 32-36v forward voltage. Possible to work underpowered? Series? I signed up here to ask for help with this I am not properly versed in the specifics. ez cheers.
Hey. I have a powersupply of 400w 33 amps 12 volt. I have 5 chips 100w DC 32-36v forward voltage. Possible to work underpowered? Series? I signed up here to ask for help with this I am not properly versed in the specifics. ez cheers.
Jan 10, 2016 #2 B brickbat Enlightened Joined Dec 25, 2003 Messages 890 Location Indianapolis In a word, No. A 12V supply won't run a 32-36V LED.
Feb 14, 2016 #3 L lazyace Newly Enlightened Joined Jan 13, 2015 Messages 4 Normally, you could use a buck/boost convert 12 to the required 32-36 volts but you would only be able to power one of them. Safetywise, you would be pushing the limit of your power supply and buck/boost converter so it would probably not last long.
Normally, you could use a buck/boost convert 12 to the required 32-36 volts but you would only be able to power one of them. Safetywise, you would be pushing the limit of your power supply and buck/boost converter so it would probably not last long.
