I think the cause and effect was switched. 12V was used because of 12.6V is two ...

		rrobukef on April 28, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why do some electronics use 6.2 volts DC? I think the cause and effect was switched. 12V was used because of 12.6V is two batteries, LDO's are used nowadays because 6V, 12V was standard.