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

notsobright
notsobright Solar Expert Posts: 247 ✭✭
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

Comments

  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
    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
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • icarus
    icarus Solar Expert Posts: 5,436 ✭✭✭✭
    Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

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

    Tony
  • notsobright
    notsobright Solar Expert Posts: 247 ✭✭
    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.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
    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
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • James
    James Solar Expert Posts: 250 ✭✭
    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
    System2 Posts: 6,290 admin
    Re: need help finding a 12 to 6 volt converter (5amp)

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