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Two drivers I’m testing.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are those large cubes on the driver's indicative of either boost or buck function?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, they are inductors used for switching converters (and the one on the left is a real monster!). @[email protected] is known for high efficiency drivers, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

and the one on the left is a real monster! Yup, it’s pretty hefty : 14.5x13.5x10.7mm