Part Number:LM1086
I am seeking a linear voltage regulator to provide 12V power to computer cooling fans. I will be using a switch mode power supply to provide an input voltage that could be varied between 15 and 27 volts (absolute maximum, but could be reduced if needed). I would like to power (2) fan motors that each operate at 12 volts and draw 0.24 amps during normal operation. The LM1086 regulator seems to be a good option to provide power to both fans, but I would like to know if there are issues (e.g., inrush current potentially causing a problem for the regulator?) that I am overlooking. I need a very robust solution that will allow continuous fan operation for the duration of my test (potentially 24 hours or more). A loss of power to the fans would cause my thermoelectric elements to catastrophically fail (unless I provide thermal overload protection).