This step down buck converter will convert a 220V AC input from mains supply to 5V or 12V or 24V DC with 90% efficiency. The proposed buck converter is an SMPS circuit using the IC VIPer12A from STMicroelectronics. The circuit uses negligible number of external components yet is able to operate directly from mains AC input. The Buck […]
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AC Motor Speed Controller Circuits using Back EMF
In this post I have explained a few circuit diagrams for building AC motor speed controller circuits using back EMF concept. Working Principle of AC Motors So now, all those home type appliances like electric drill machines, sander machines, sewing machines, food mixer machines, etc. they all are mostly using that AC motor which is […]
Generator/Alternator AC Voltage Booster Circuit
In this article I have explained an alternator power booster circuit which was unveiled by one of the keen followers of this blog, Mr Michael Mbamobi. I have explained more about the details. Technical Specifications There is this circuit I want to show you. I want to show you the circuit through Homemade Circuit or Brighthub. I […]
IC 741 Low Battery Indicator Circuit
The proposed circuit was requested by one of the avid readers of my blog. It is a low battery warning indicator circuit using op amp IC 741 and can be used for monitoring a particular low battery voltage threshold. Circuit Operation The circuit may be understood with the following points: The entire configuration is wired […]
High Current Transformerless Power Supply Circuit
The simple configuration of a transformerless power supply circuit presented below is able to provide high current at any assigned fixed voltage level. The idea seems to have solved the problem of deriving high current from capacitive power supplies which earlier seemed a difficult proposition. Introduction I have discussed a few transformerless power supply circuits […]
Cell Phone Call Alert Security Circuit
This circuit will give call back alerts in the form of blank calls on your cell phone whenever it senses a break in or intrusion inside the particular restricted area where it has been installed for the intended security monitoring. Introduction The cell phone call alert security system circuit which needs to be installed incorporates […]