ttsgeb
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I'm working on a case mod for an original Xbox, and need to replace the original PSU with something significantly smaller.
The PSU needs 4 outputs:
+5v, 13.6A Always on
+5v, 3.6A
+12V, 0.8A
+3.3V PSOK
The last three signals should be controlled by a +3.3V signal received from the xbox when the power button is pressed.
As far as obtaining the voltages, my plan is to run a 5v line to the xbox.
Inside the case will be a TI ptn04050c to get the 12v line, and a (likely overkill) TI pth08080w to get the 3.3v PSOK signal.
My problem comes when I try to make the xbox behave like normal. I've been researching different transistors, and trying to figure out what I need to be able to get from them, but the more I read, the more I confuse myself.
What I need to know is:
What is a size efficient way to switch power on in three lines, with the load between the switching device and ground, using a 3.3v signal?
More specifically, Since I imagine I would need to use transistors for this, what type would best suit this project, and what should I look for in specs on digikey or mouser?
I thought I had things figured out, but then when I went to look for parts, all the terminology confused the bejebus out of me.
More Info
Dedicated project thread:
https://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=9731
TI Regulators mentioned:
https://www.ti.com/product/ptn04050c
https://www.ti.com/product/pth08080w
The PSU needs 4 outputs:
+5v, 13.6A Always on
+5v, 3.6A
+12V, 0.8A
+3.3V PSOK
The last three signals should be controlled by a +3.3V signal received from the xbox when the power button is pressed.
As far as obtaining the voltages, my plan is to run a 5v line to the xbox.
Inside the case will be a TI ptn04050c to get the 12v line, and a (likely overkill) TI pth08080w to get the 3.3v PSOK signal.
My problem comes when I try to make the xbox behave like normal. I've been researching different transistors, and trying to figure out what I need to be able to get from them, but the more I read, the more I confuse myself.
What I need to know is:
What is a size efficient way to switch power on in three lines, with the load between the switching device and ground, using a 3.3v signal?
More specifically, Since I imagine I would need to use transistors for this, what type would best suit this project, and what should I look for in specs on digikey or mouser?
I thought I had things figured out, but then when I went to look for parts, all the terminology confused the bejebus out of me.
More Info
Dedicated project thread:
https://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=9731
TI Regulators mentioned:
https://www.ti.com/product/ptn04050c
https://www.ti.com/product/pth08080w
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