GFK-0356Q Chapter 4 Power Supplies 4-9
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Input Power/Current Calculation
Ŷ Determine total output load from typical specifications listed for individual modules in
Chapters 2 and 3.
Ŷ Use the graph to determine average input power.
Ŷ Divide the input power by the operating source voltage to determine the input current
requirements.
Ŷ Use the lowest input voltage to determine the maximum input current.
Ŷ Allow for start-up surge current requirements.
Ŷ Allow margins (0% to 20%) for variations.