need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

notsobright

hi everyone,
I need to convert 12 volts to 6 volts and have up to 5 amps available @6v.

Im having trouble finding what I need. Ive been searching for "12 to 6 volt converter" with no luck. anyone here know a better search term or better yet where to find what Im looking for?


thanks

BB.

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

On Digikey,try looking up DC to DC Converters.

Sorry, on my phone right now and I can not look them up right now.

Also, how much would you pay? There is a wide range of features, packaging, and reliability.

-Bill

icarus

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

Try here to start: http://www.powerstream.com/dc6.htm

Tony

notsobright

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

thanks guys but digikey doesnt even have 6v output as an option and (rather odd) and I allready have that unit from powerstream but its only MA of output and I need at least 5a.

still looking..

BB.

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

Here is a 10-15 volt in, 11 amp 5.5-6.5 volt out (adjustment range). ~$145 each (qty 1).

http://www.powerstream.com/dc-buck-boost.htm

-Bill

James

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

may we ask you what is your application?
are you limited to unit package size?

System2

Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

http://www.dimensionengineering.com/ has a bunch of easy to use components