Electronic – get 24V from ATX PSU using 12V and -12V cables

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ATX PSU's have one -12V cable, and a few 12V yellow ones. Could I power up a 24V device by connecting 12V to + on the device and -12V on -?

Best Answer

It depends on the device. You get 24V but the -12V is usually low power. So you could get a reference voltage. You could use it for powering very low power devices. Check the current rating of the -12V line on your PSU.

EDIT:

If you want to use your ATX PSU to get 24V, you should get a DC-DC boost converter from 12V to 24V. They are cheap and powerful.