It still does not feel safe using a switching regulator knowing it will be pulsing 12 volts to "5 volts". can I really use a switching regulator at 12 volts for any electronic device that uses 5 volts? will a switching regulator damage any electronics? Does a switching regulator lower lifetime for…

still confused about switching regualtors.

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