Upgrade DC power adapters for better performance

tsteo77

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Recently i upgraded the ac/dc power adapters for this following items for better performance. It turn out well so i want to share it with all members. The items are creative t40 speaker from 27v 1.7a to 27v 3a, huawei fibre modem from 12v 1a to 12v 6a and tp link router from 12v 1.5a to 12v 6a.

The overall results ? All the above items has better performance and run cooler. Any related experiences and opinions are welcome. :)
 

hkchew03

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Recently i upgraded the ac/dc power adapters for this following items for better performance. It turn out well so i want to share it with all members. The items are creative t40 speaker from 27v 1.7a to 27v 3a, huawei fibre modem from 12v 1a to 12v 6a and tp link router from 12v 1.5a to 12v 6a.

The overall results ? All the above items has better performance and run cooler. Any related experiences and opinions are welcome. :)
the adaptor run cooler or the devices? the devices shouldn't be drawing more amps than the original adaptor, at least not constantly.
 

stanlawj

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Recently i upgraded the ac/dc power adapters for this following items for better performance. It turn out well so i want to share it with all members. The items are creative t40 speaker from 27v 1.7a to 27v 3a, huawei fibre modem from 12v 1a to 12v 6a and tp link router from 12v 1.5a to 12v 6a.

The overall results ? All the above items has better performance and run cooler. Any related experiences and opinions are welcome. :)
Replace transformer-based linear power supply with switched-mode (SMPS) incorporating GaN FETs.
Most expensive but most power-efficient outcome for power < 1kW.
 
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