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# 12V 5A switching power supply

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA352 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/12v-5a-switching-power-supply.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/12v-5a-switching-power-supply.html.md))

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## Description

This was an automatic import from Adafruit's product data feed - see Adafruit's [Power Adaptors](https://core-electronics.com.au/power-batteries.html#category_654) category for Australian approved options.

This is a beefy switching supply, for when you need a lot of power! It can supply 12V DC up to 5 Amps, running from 110V or 220V power (the plug it comes with is for US/Canada/Japan so hopefully you have a spare standard 'figure-8' cable laying around, if not grab one [here](https://core-electronics.com.au/1-8m-figure-8-mains-lead.html)) but you can use any plug adapter for your country, or just replace the cable with a standard 'figure-8' cable)

The output connects to a 2.1mm DC plug. There's a green indicator light to let you know its working

UL approved!

These will be great for people who want to power LED strips or a lot of motors for a CNC project. Using a separate supply like this can be better than trying to modify a ATX power supply because the 12V outputs of a PC power supply is not stable across all current draws, unless you're also using the 5V supply heavily, as well.

**Some customers have asked Adafruit why the label seems to say ".5A" instead of "5A" - there is a comma in front of the 5 that looks like a dot! It is really a 5A supply.**

## Technical Details

- 12V up to 5A output
- 110V-220V input
- Comes with 2-prong for US/Canada/Japan
- 5.5mm/2.1mm plug with approx 40 inch long cable
- Body size is 11.5cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm
- Weight: 9.2oz / 260g
- UL
 
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## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/2/12v-5a-power-adapter-1.png)