In this article I have explained 7 easy to build DC to DC voltage doubler circuits using a single IC 4049 and IC 555 along with a few other passive components. If you are wondering how a simple IC 555 can be used for making a powerful voltage doubler circuit, then this article will help […]
SMPS and Converters
SMPS Flyback Boost Converter Calculator
This calculator tool supports a Boost Converter Flyback setup which means now the code considers: Corrected turns ratio and primary voltage logic since the flyback works by storing energy during “ON” time and transferring to secondary during “OFF” time. Flyback boost topology where output voltage is higher than input. An accurate duty cycle formula for […]
How to Create Air Gap in a Ferrite Core Transformer
In this article we are going to understand in detail how we can create air gap in a ferrite core based transformer which we are using in smps circuits like flyback or boost or forward type. Introduction We must understand that ferrite cores have very high permeability and they saturate very fast if we do […]
Single LM317 based MPPT Simulator Circuit
To make this simple MPPT circuit we first modify a standard LM317 power supply circuit into a buck converter then configure it with a solar panel for implementing an MPPT function. Modifying a LM317 Power Supply into an MPPT Solar Optimizer In our previous article I have explained how a standard LM317 power supply could […]
How to Calculate Ferrite Core Transformers
Calculating ferrite transformer is a process in which engineers evaluate the various winding specifications, and core dimension of the transformer, using ferrite as the core material. This helps them to create a perfectly optimized transformer for a given application. The post presents a detailed explanation regarding how to calculate and design customized ferrite core transformers. […]
Adjustable Switching Power Supply Circuit – 50 V, 2.5 Amps
The explained variable switching power supply circuit is designed around the integrated switch mode power supply controller device Type L4960 from SGS. The main features of this switching regulator can be summarized from the following data: Main Features Input voltage range: 9-50 VDC Output voltage variable from 5 to 40 V. Maximum accessible output current […]