In this post we are going to construct a battery eliminator / DC variable power supply which will automatically cut-off the supply, if the current flow through the load exceeds the preset threshold level. By Girish Radhakrishanan Main Technical Features The proposed over current cut-off power supply circuit using Arduino has 16 X 2 LCD display, […]
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0-40V Power Supply – Construction Tutorial
This multipurpose general purpose supply generates as much as 2.5 amps from zero to 20 volts or up to 1.25 amps from 0-40 volts. Current limiting is variable within the entire range for either output options. By Trupti Patil Power Supply Main Specifications: AN IDEAL POWER SUPPLY must provide a voltage that is variable […]
Compact 220V Adjustable Power Supply without Transformer, Inductor or Capacitor
A simple yet efficient 220V operated transformerless 50V adjustable power supply circuit using a single IC SR087 is discussed in the following article. The design does not depend on high value capacitors or inductors and yet is capable of delivering 100mA current to the attache load. Main Features and Board Layout The Main features […]
1.5V Power Supply for Wall Clock
The post presents a simple transformerless 1.5V DC power supply circuit which can be used for powering wall clocks directly from mains, and also keep a stand by back-up cell fully charged for enabling an uninterrupted operation of the clock even during mains failures. The idea was requested by Cheekin Warning: This circuit is not […]
LM317 Variable Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
So far in this website we have studied LM317 based linear power supply circuits, here we will learn how an LM317 can be executed as a variable switch mode power or SMPS with zero loss. LM317 as Linear Regulator We all know that an LM317 IC is internally designed to work as a linear voltage […]
Transformerless 0-400V Power Supply
A cool 0-400V variable transformerless power supply circuit can be built using just a single chip LR8, and a few resistors. The IC features a built in current control stage which makes the design extremely safe even for critical electronic circuits. How LR8 IC is Designed to Work The IC LR8 is quite similar to […]
Push-Button Variable Power Supply
In this post we learn how to make a LM317 variable power supply circuit with push buttons for enabling digitally controlled voltage selection. We eliminate the use of mechanical pot and replace it with a couple of push buttons for the up/down selection of the desired voltage levels. LM317 Basic Power Supply Designs You might […]
0-60V LM317HV Variable Power Supply
The high voltage LM317HV series of ICs will allow to go beyond the traditional voltage limits of an LM317 IC and enable controlling supplies that may be as high as 60V. 0-60V Regulation with a Single IC LM317 Therefore now you can build a universal 0-60V regulated power supply circuit loaded with all the essential […]
How to Design an Uninterruptible Power Supply
In this brief tutorial we learn how to design a customized UPS circuit at home using ordinary components such as a few NAND ICs and a some relays. What is an UPS UPS stands for uninterruptible power supply, these units are designed with an intention to provide power to the connected load without slightest bit […]
Selecting Power Supply for Car Amplifiers
The following discussion informs us regarding how to select the right power supply for a car amplifier which needs to be operated at home. The questions were raised by Mr. Gyaneshwar Singh. Questions and Answers Regarding Selecting Car Amplifier Correctly Question: Thanks for creating awareness on your own concept and resolving problems of others. I am […]
Universal Variable Power Supply
The presented universal power supply circuit can be used just for anything, you can use it as a solar battery charger, bench power supply, mains battery charger circuit, or for any desired application regardless of the voltage and current range, which are extremely flexible and fully adjustable. Using a Single LM324 as the Main Active […]
12V LED Backpack Power Supply
In this article we learn to make a simple 12v LED backpack power supply circuit for powering a 36watt LED lamp, which includes appropriately wired integrated sockets for enabling the attachment of external devices such as a regulated battery charger, ammeter, voltmeter etc. The idea was requested by Mr. Kevin Bates Backpack LED Charger/Driver Firstly, […]
Adjustable 3V, 5V, 6V, 9V,12V,15V Dual Power Supply
The purpose of this paper is to detail a variable dual lab power supply circuit which has an adjustable range from 3V, 5V, 6V, 9V, 12V, and 15V or even more at a current rate of 1 amp. Written By: Dhrubajyoti Biswas The Dual Power Supply Concept In regard to positive volt it is preferable […]