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Simple 12V, 1A SMPS Circuit

Last Updated on November 13, 2021 by Swagatam 202 Comments

The following content explains two simple 12V, 1 Amp switch mode power supply (SMPS) circuit using the very reliable VIPerXX IC from ST microelectronics.

With the advent of modern ICs and circuits, the age old iron transformer type of power supply are surely becoming obsolete.

Today power supplies are much compact, smaller and efficient with their functioning. Here we discuss one outstanding switch mode power supply circuit which can be easily built at home for deriving clean, ripple free 12 V DC.

Thanks to ST Microelectronics IC, the VIPer22A, which has made the construction of truly efficient and compact SMPS power supply unit possible that too by using a very few number of electronic parts.

As can be seen in the picture, the circuit is indeed very small, compared to the power that is available from it. It's just 50 by 40 mm in its dimensions.

The circuit diagram is very easy to understand, let's study it with the following points:

1) SMPS using VIPer22A

Looking at the figure we can easily see that the configuration does not involve too many stages or parts.

The input mains AC, as usual is first rectified using ordinary 1N4007 diodes which is fixed in the bridge network mode.

The rectified high voltage DC is filtered using the high voltage capacitor.

The next stage is the crucial one which incorporates the outstanding chip VIPer22A manufactured by ST Microelectronics.

The IC alone functions as the oscillator and induces a frequency of around 100 KHz into the primary winding of the ferrite E core transformer.

The IC is absolutely rugged and is internally protected from sudden voltage in rush and other voltage related component hazards.

The IC also incorporates built in over heat protection which makes the IC virtually indestructible.

The voltage induced at the input is effectively stepped down at the output winding, due to low eddy current losses, about 1 amp current becomes available from a relatively tiny ferrite transformer.

With the coil specs shown the voltage is around 12 and the current is around 1amp.

A special feedback circuitry is also included in the circuit for maintaining high degree of protection and power saving features.

The feedback loop is implemented via an opto-coupler which becomes active during abnormal circuit conditions.

When the output voltage tends to rise beyond the set threshold the feed back loop becomes operative and feeds an error signal to the IC FB input.

The IC instantly comes into an corrective mode and switches off the input to the primary winding until the output returns to the normal range.

You may also want to read this: 24watt, 12V, 2 amp SMPS using a single IC Most recommended for you.

Circuit Diagram

simple 12V 1 amp SMPS circuit

PCB Layout

simple 12V 1 amp smps PCB layout

Transformer Winding Data

simple 12V 1 amp smps ferrite transformer winding data

Parts List


For the original datasheet please refer to this article.


2) Another 12V 1 amp simple SMPS using IC  TNY267

12V 1amp smps circuit using TNY

How it Works

The simple smps circuit shown above uses the popular tiny switch IC TNY267. It is a tiny mosfet based 120V to 220V switching oscillator IC which only requires configuring with a ferrite transformer and a stepped down Vdd operating voltage.

The design is so simple that a mere visualization of the schematic is enough to tell us the functioning details quickly.

The stepped down start voltage is acquired from stabilizing network using a 180V zener diodes and the fast recovery diode BA159 after rectifying the mains 220V through a 1N4007 diodes and the 10uF/400V filter capacitor.

As soon as this voltage is applied to the IC, it begins oscillating and its internal mosfet begins switching the ferrite transformer primary at the predetermined oscillating frequency.

Being a flyback design, the secondary also starts conducting during the OFF cycles of the primary through mutual induction and generates the required 12V voltage at the output side.

This voltage may not be stabilized, therefore an opto-coupler based feedback is used and the link is configured with the exclusive shut down pinout 4 of the IC.

This ensures that the output never exceeds, and remains fixed at 12V 1 amp proportion.

Transformer Winding Data

The transformer winding is actually quite straightforward, and may be done in the following manner. Keep in mind that the black dots indicate the start points of the winding which is very important, and must be strictly followed while winding the transformer.

The primary wound using 36 SWK super enameled copper wire upto 150 turns, while the secondary is wound using 26 SWG wire upto around 12 to 15 turns.

The core can be a standard E19 type ferrite core having a bobbin with central core cross section area of approximately 4.5mm by 4.5mm.

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About Swagatam

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  1. Swagatam says

    yes you can achieve it by adding additional winding layers connected parallel to the existing secondary layer inside the transformer

    Reply
  2. Swagatam says

    Hi P Pandey,

    You can either connect three 1N5402 diodes in series with the battery and directly connect it with your phone, it will hopefully start charging it.
    Alternatively you can just include a 4 ohm, 2 watt resistor in series with the battery positive and connect it directly with the cell phone for initiating charging of the phone.

    Reply
  3. Aseem Mittal says

    Dear Sir,

    I am student of B.tech ECE.. I was trying to make SMPS of 150W (of voltage range 60 – 210 Volts DC & about 1 Amp. current). You are kindly requested to guide me for the same & oblige. My main problem is which transformer is to be used & the feedback circuit. I shall really appreciate if you could give me entire circuit.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Aseem Mittal (09417753155)
    aseem.mittal19@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Dear Aseem,

      I don't have much idea about the transformer winding details, so I am sorry I won't be able to help with the project.

      By the way what is the output voltage of the design?

      Reply
      • Pradeep says

        Can I use any TNY series IC and opto coupler in simple 12V 1A SMPS circuit?

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          yes you can, according to me.

          Reply
  4. hiren kharsani says

    hello sir,

    From where can i get this type of transformer.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      hello hiren,

      you won't get it readymade, you will have to make it with the help of the given date.

      Reply
  5. Swagatam says

    Hello Pankaj,

    555 is an evergreen versatile IC and will be there for at least another 50 years…may be its not available in your area.

    Anyway, in your transistor circuit you can add a 100k pot in series with one of the transistor base resistors, this will give you an option for the required adjustments.

    Reply
  6. yasir says

    Hi Sir
    i want a temperature control circuit for incubator.do u have any circuit diagram.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Yasir, you can refer to this article:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2011/12/how-to-build-simple-electronic.html

      Reply
  7. Sharik Baig says

    Circuit diagram isn't completely visible, it got clipped from top.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      please check it now.

      Reply
  8. Pratik Chaphekar says

    What should be the changes to make it 12V, 2amp

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      make the secondary winding using two wires wound simultaneously…it's also called bifilar winding.

      Reply
  9. subodh kumar says

    I want to make 5 to 12 volt smps work on 60 volt a/c input. may anyone tell me how to make it ?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      you can try the following circuit

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2014/03/12v-5-amp-transformerless-battery.html

      Reply
  10. Rushi Palkar says

    sir i have an ic cd6283cs audio amplifier circuit. i give 12v to use this circuit it gets heated up if input is more. and in datasheet it is given that it can handle upto 171v and utput 1500watts. it will be like that? on 12v only it gets heated then how come it will survive on 171v?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Rushi, the datasheet which you have referred to is of a TAZ (transient absorption zener) not your amplifier IC…..

      the datasheet for your IC is probably not available on the net, so can't suggest much about it.

      Reply
  11. AKKU D GR8 says

    Mr. Swagatam this thing is looking great for starter's scenario, can you give the detail about each components you have used in this circuit?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thanks Mr. Akuu, I'll try to update the required explanation soon….

      Reply
  12. Swagatam says

    Dear Mr. Arya, it's not so critical, you can make it by winding a reasonably thick magnet wire over any type of ferrite core. Through some trial and error make the number match the shown value approximately….I think about 50 turns using 25SWG wire on any ferrite core would be good enough

    Reply
  13. Bharat Surani says

    Hello Sir

    Can I have gerber data and BOM of the same as I'm not able to identify the component out here.

    Kindly reply as soon as possible.

    Thank you.

    Regards,
    Bharat Surani
    +91787998867
    suranibharat4@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Bharat,

      Please click on the diagram to enlarge, you'll able to see the part specs in detail.

      I am sorry a gerber file would be difficult from my side.

      for more info and BOM you can refer to this original pdf source:

      http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CDYQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fapplication-notes.digchip.com%2F005%2F5-10593.pdf&ei=UTaaVYWdF4uZuQTyvYOwBQ&usg=AFQjCNETxUPxGfwhkqnl61rOFrs0PtJXRw&sig2=t-GcqS0gHIw0fPxqKNz4NA

      Reply
  14. Bharat Surani says

    Hello Sir

    How can I increase current rating?

    Reply
  15. Swagatam says

    1amp is the max current which cannot be increased with this IC

    Reply
  16. Bharat Surani says

    is there any replacement of D8-STPS2H100? As it is not available in market.

    Kindly reply as soon as possible.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Google for "700v mosfet", you will find many options to choose from….any mosfet with 700V and 5 amp would be ok

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      sorry… please ignore above comment

      you can try a BA159 diode

      Reply
  17. Bharat Surani says

    Is there any other option for increasing current?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      the IC is specified to produce not more than 1amp, so it's not possible

      Reply
  18. Bharat Surani says

    and about, BA159 is of 1A only. Will it be fine with replacement of 2A schottky diode?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      you can test it, if it heats up then we can look for some other option.

      Reply
  19. Bharat Surani says

    well in that case 1N4007 will also be fine… rihgt?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      1N4007 is not a fast switching diode, BA159 is a fast switching diode.

      But I have seen many SMPS use ordinary diodes such as 1N5408 etc at the output so you can try a 1N5408 which is same as a1N4007 but much higher in amps.

      Reply
  20. Bharat Surani says

    Can I got for SR2100?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      yes it will do.

      Reply
  21. Shaikh Fahad says

    hello sir,
    i have design same circuit 12v,1 Amp SMPS. But the problem is when i connect the load and it will consume more then 100mA current then voltage get drop to 11 volt.so could i maintain constant voltage 12 volt along with the load. or if voltage drop does it effect on stability.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      hello shaikh,

      that should not happen, if you have made it exactly as explained above then the smps should be able to withstand full 1 amp current… at 100mA the voltage should not drop…

      the wire gauge determines the amp capacity of the smps, are you sure you used the specified wire dimensions?

      Reply
  22. Shaikh Fahad says

    hi sir,
    i m facing problems in calculating primary , secondary and auxiliary winding's.please help me to calculation of exact winding's.

    Kindly reply as soon as possible.

    thank you

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Shaikh,

      all the details regarding the trafo winding are furnished at the bottom of the article, please click on the last diagram, you'll find all the required data and the related layout diagram.

      Reply
  23. Bharat Surani says

    Hello Sir

    I have implemented same design on PCB. I'm facing some problem. Like 5 V are coming perfectly on controller board, but when I connect relay board with it, and switch any two relay even, power supply is getting restart. Why this is happening so, i did't got any reason, can you pl help us?

    Kindly reply as soon as possible.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Bharat,

      check the current consumption of the relay coil, by connecting a DC ammeter in series with the relay coil.

      or may be you have not made the circuit correctly as per the given instructions.

      Reply
  24. Bharat Surani says

    it is around 50 mA per relay and I have only used 7 relays.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      that's equal to 350 mA which is perfectly within the range of the design…it would be difficult for me to troubleshoot it from here…

      the winding has polarity (start/finish) and that can be crucial, please check it and also try rewinding the secondary by using two strands of wire in parallel instead of one.

      Reply
  25. Bharat Surani says

    Hello Sir

    I got the current value by changing transformer winding's SWG, but one more problem has taken place, that SMPS is getting too hot, and after that it is restarting it self.

    What can be the problem?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Bharat,

      I think the transformer is not wound correctly, please see the black dots those indicate the "start" of the winding….. did you follow those correctly?

      the IC will reset if it detects overload…. which could be either at the output in the form of an actual overload or a wrongly wound primary….

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      OK got it….alternatively you can attach a small aluminum heatsink over the IC…this will stop the circuit from resetting….

      Reply
  26. Shaikh Fahad says

    hi sir,
    i m facing problems in calculating primary , secondary and auxiliary winding's.please help me to calculation of exact winding's for 5 V,1 A smps.

    Kindly reply as soon as possible.

    thank you

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Shaikh, you just have to vary R6 for getting any desired voltage in the range…the winding can be as suggested in the article.

      Reply
  27. Unknown says

    hai,
    I am new, I designed this above circuit. I got some issues VDD Voltage is 4.1 v some viper is not switching,
    can any one guide me.
    thanx

    Reply
  28. Bhavesh Nandaniya says

    Sir how may tuns includ in secandry need 2 amp??

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      2 amp cannot be achieved with this IC, because 1 amp is the maximum limit from this IC, still you try winding two strands of wire together in parallel for the secondary turns and check the response.

      Reply
  29. Bhavesh Nandaniya says

    Sir have y any circuis 12 v 2 amp and 4amp and not much part in the circuit?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      bhavesh, you can try the following design:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2014/03/12v-5-amp-transformerless-battery.html

      Reply
    • bhavesh nandaniya says

      sir can i chang amp??

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      No current cannot be more than than 1 amp

      Reply
  30. kiran kamat says

    Hi, can this be used 24×7 the whole year

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      yes, it can be used continuously…and infinitely

      Reply
    • bhavesh nandaniya says

      but sir pic 817 has 4 terminal

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      check the datasheet:

      http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/73758.pdf

      Reply
  31. Unknown says

    Sir, can you please tell me how to design PCB for this circuit. I tried designing the same circuit using Proteus but can't find transformer package in it.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      A professional PCB designer will be able to do it for you….

      Reply
  32. Krunal bhongade says

    Hey Swagatam,
    Really good Job, I really appreciate it.
    I am an electronics designer and was looking for such design. I really liked it.
    But can you please suggest me which transformer you had used for this. Is it ferrite transformer. Can you please tell me where can I buy this transformer or at least its part number.

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thanks Krunal,

      The circuit is by STmicroelectronics and indeed it looks superb.

      the transformer is built over ferrite cores since it's an SMPS design, however the transformer cannot be procured readymade, you will have to build it as per the shown data.

      The wire, bobbin and the cores can be easily procured from your local electronic spare part retailer….or if you are in Mumbai you can get these from Lamington Road.

      Reply
      • Krunal bhongade says

        Hello Swagatam,

        Thanks for the reply.
        Actually I am from Nagpur and now working at Rajasthan in rural area, Here I could not get them.
        Still I have asked my friend from Mumbai & expect to get them soon.
        Once again Thanks for your help.
        Regards.

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          You are welcome Krunal!

          Reply
  33. VISHAL says

    Hello
    Can we use the above circuit with an Input AC Voltage range of 80 Volt AC to 300 Volt AC with Output Voltage Constant 12 Volt, 1 Ampere.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      the operating range is from 100V to 285V

      Reply
  34. VISHAL says

    Thanks for your reply.
    How can we achieve 80 to 300 Volt Range. What changes to be done in above circuit for desired Range

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      that might not be possible because the IC is rated for 85V to 285V operation, which cannot be changed.

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      …actually it's 265V and not 285V, so it's even less than what I mentioned

      Reply
  35. VISHAL says

    Ok. If possible please suggest any other IC for range 80-300 Volt AC.
    Also do you have any tutorials related to Photodiode Interfacing. I am facing a lot of fluctuations while designing Signal Conditioning Circuits for BPW34

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      sorry, I do not know about any SMPS IC with that input range.

      You can try LM567 IC for signal conditioning of the photo diode.

      Reply
  36. Bharat Surani says

    Hello Sir

    currently we are using original ST L7805, the issue with it is, we converting 12v DC to 5v DC for consumption of up to 50mA. After putting it on testing we come to know that L7805 is heating too much, temp is not being measured yet, but it is enough to burn up your finger, will it make any kind of damage to further circuitry or L7805 will burn out within small life time?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Bharat, if it's getting hot at 50mA then either the IC is not original (faulty) or there's some mistake in the connections.

      Please measure the current using an DC ammeter in series with the load.

      78XX can never get burning hot since they all have an internal thermal protection facility which don't allow their case temp to go beyond 100 C

      when hot the IC will simply cut of the supply to the load and shut down itself until the heat reaches within the tolerable limits

      Reply
      • Bharat Surani says

        Yes sir, I have both kind of 7805, the original one and fake identified by it's heat sink thickness. Both are getting warm up, where in the connection, I have 12V at pin1, Gnd at pin2 and 5V output at Pin3. I'm using 12v 1A ready made power adapter as source and converting it to 5V for controller. Is there any corrections needed?

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          Bharat, please check the output current consumption, I am sure it cannot be just 50mA..please confirm this.

          Reply
          • Bharat Surani says

            Sir, I'm double sure about the consumption, I have also studied the datasheet of components used. It is not exceeding 50mA.

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              at 50mA any 78XX will not become burning hot according to me. Not sure what could the fault in your case.

              Reply
              • Bharat Surani says

                Sir, is there any other connections needed? around 78xx.

                Reply
                • Swagatam says

                  left pin is input, center is ground, and the right side pin is the output for the load, that's all is required for getting the results from this chip….no further connections are required.

                  Reply
                  • Bharat Surani says

                    Ok thank you sir for reply. One last que. is there any specified life time of ST L7805?

                    Reply
                    • Swagatam says

                      thanks bharat, if the IC is operated within its specified tolerable limits then it can go on almost forever.

                    • Bharat Surani says

                      Thanks a lot for suggestions sir.

  37. Unknown says

    I am Office Automation Techi, I have a problem with one power supply SMPS, there is a 470 mfd 400v capacitor after bridge rectification on A/C side getting blown even after changing the MOSFET along with it. Its blown thrice even after checking the rest of circut. It is further found that MOSFET is not burning.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      check the voltage across the capacitor points, if it's exceeding 400V then that might be causing the explosion….if voltage is not the issue then probably you can try a non-polar capacitor and see if it works…a bad quality capacitor can also be the culprit

      Reply
  38. Asket Bhullar says

    Thanks Bud, let me check up. Other thing which came to my mind to check the bridge diodes indevudaly . I,ll get back on the outcome.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      yes buddy that's right, if the diodes are faulty it might send AC instead of DC to the caps and blow them of

      Reply
  39. Asket Bhullar says

    I'll get back 2marow.What do u feel about the bleeder resist after the MOSFET !

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      mosfet is inside the IC

      Reply
  40. Asket Bhullar says

    3 pin triac is not IC . Any chip with 4 or more pins is called IC, this is what I learned. No intention of insult pl. But I like Ur up-frontness, pl never hesitate for what ever comes to ur mind, Love U !

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      sorry I am not sure to which comment you are addressing to?? but answering to your suggestion I must say that a 3-pin device can also be an IC….take for example 7805, 7812, TL431 these are all ICs.

      Reply
  41. Asket Bhullar says

    Soooooory… its TRUE !

    Reply
  42. Aqilah Zainuddin says

    Hello Sir. Would you mind sharing your PCB in PDF file? Thank you Sir 🙂

    Reply
  43. lokesh lokesh says

    Hello sir plzz plzz do update same sort of post on FB.. Instead of here..
    in Fb we can comment and have ur reply notification here really feeling hectic to find reply or comments back..
    even for typing..
    since this method is not much user friendly and transparent. it my suggestion
    on behalf of everyone I am requesting u since some of my (electronic hobbyist) friends are having same opinion.. as most of us don't use Email and this website much compared to Fb and WhatsApp in there phone..

    I respect ur knowledge and patience so I wish its being utilised to everyone in proper way..
    i hope my msg convinced…
    seeking for your valuable reply. .

    Thank you regards your Fan Lokeshelectronic

    Reply
  44. Krunal bhongade says

    Hi Swagatam,
    Thanks for great tutorial.
    I am trying this circuit and getting the result.
    Now I am drawing 80mA of current at 12V through this circuit and it works perfectly. But when I increase the load to 150mA, the ST Viper22A gets too hot and cuts the supply for some time so the output voltage falls from 12V to 2V. After sometime it again starts supplying 12V.
    The IC is getting overheated and it trips. Could you please suggest something.

    Thanks in anticipation.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Krunal, this circuit is rated to handle upto 1 amp, so 150mA shoudn't be a problem at all, not sure what might be causing this, most probably if the transformer is not built correctly could cause the circuit to malfunction, so it could be your trafo that's not correctly wound, please check it again and if possible take the help of a professional winder.

      the above design is by STmicroelectronics so it should be perfectly correct with its data, for more info you can visit the original website from the given link in the article.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Hello,
      Thanks for the reply.
      I had given this transformer winding data to a professional manufacturer from Delhi and he has built it using the same data. Moreover the transformer is not at all heating up but its only the IC to heat up. I checked the voltage at Vdd of IC which I found to be -2V which seems to be wrong(still the output vtg is 12V), also the output of the rectifier is just 5V. All the components are cool while the IC is heated up.

      Any suggestions.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Can you please tell me what are the expected voltages at few test points so that I can debug the circuit.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Sorry for wrong readings. I was taking wrong reference ground.
      The voltage at Vdd pin of Viper22A is 12 VDC and
      voltage across rectifier capacitor (47uF/400V) = 318 VDC

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      The transformer will not heat up, it is the fet inside the IC which will heat up if the winding are not correctly wound….especially theprimary winding is the one which will can make the IC hot if not wound correctly. According to the data the inductance of primary winding must be 3mH, please confirm this first…moreover all the winding has polarity which can also create an issue.

      I am not sure about the voltages at different points, and is basically not required to be checked, because if the winding is correct and the IC is genuine then the circuit should work at the first go….considering the connections are all OK.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Hi, Thanks for all your suggestions.
      Can I just reverse the primary winding and check? Will it cause any problem?
      Also I do not have any LCR meter to check inductance.

      I have ordered my components from element14 so IC should be genuine.
      Also I am getting 12V at the output upto 80mA, so I think the connections are also OK.

      Please suggest.

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi, I think it can be tried, you can reverse the primary ends with the circuit and see the effect…however checking the inductance is more important as that would quickly help to solve the issue.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Hello, Good Morning.
      I checked by reversing the primary ends, but this time I was not getting any output voltage at the output.
      I have asked my friend to measure the inductance of it, and will update here after I get result.
      Also, I would like to know if the IC is only used for switching, can I replace it with another MOSFET or optocoupler and driving it with 60KHz using LM555.
      Also, I am not able to understand how the auxiliary winding is able to supply 12V to this IC.

      I would like to know your experienced suggestions.
      Thanks in advance.

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Good morning, The above circuit cannot be modified in anyway and is not recommended, if you want to use discrete parts for the making the same design then you can try the following circuit:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2013/10/12v-24v-1-amp-mosfet-smps-circuit.html

      the internal circuitry of the IC is initially switched ON through the drain connection, which internally applies a triggering voltage to the Vdd (@1mA), this action switches ON the mosfet which in turn causes the auxiliary winding to kick and apply a rising unregulated voltage to Vdd…when this voltage exceeds the internal limit, the internal regulator switches OFF, causing the mosfet and the IC to switch Off….the cycle now keeps repeating the sequence at around 60kHz

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Hello, So I got the measured inductance and is only 0.046 mH.
      I don't understand why my manufacturer did not paid attention to this.
      What should I do now? Will it work just by adding an inductor in series?

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi, you should get it done afresh and this time from a qualified winder who knows how to measure and assign the inductance values to the coils, because it seems this trandfrmer could have many winding errors .

      adding a series coil will not do.

      If you are in Mumbai get it done from Lamington road.

      or if you have the access to a hand winding machine you can try it yourself at home.

      Reply
    • Krunal bhongade says

      Ohh, I am overwhelmed with your detail description, Thanks.
      Yes, I think I have to look for another winder.
      I am working in very rural area of Rajasthan without any access to advanced things except internet (Thank GOD). Also I have never been to Mumbai before. Still I would try to do something.
      I am doing this as for my hobby. It would be really nice if you can suggest some winder.

      Thank You very much for all your help.
      Regards,
      Krunal

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      You are welcome Krunal, I hope you get the issue resolved as soon as possible.

      winders can be difficult to find online, alternatively you can try it winding by hand… with a lot of care and patience you could possibly succeed with it.

      Reply
  45. pankaj pandey says

    hello sir,

    how are you sir…after a long time i am here again with my another quarry …dear sir I have a inverter and it is giving me some problems…the problem is regarding to its charging function…earlier it starts trickle charging to the battery..when voltage reaches to 14 volt..but now it does not cuts the power after full charging of the battery…when the battery fully charged …then inverter makes humming sound and burnt the ac fuse..
    So kindly help me about the problem..

    Thanks a lot
    Pankaj pandey

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Pankaj,

      it would be difficult to judge without a practical diagnosing. most probably the relay associated with the full charge cut off circuit is responsible for this….it could be correctly tripping at the full charge level but in the process shorting something through its other pair or contacts.

      check the response of the relay by supplying a varying voltage through a variable power supply across the battery points (without any batt connected)

      Reply
  46. Sujit Chavada says

    Hello Sir,

    I am new in SMPS design. I am facing a problem in this SMPS. SMPS remain ON for 15 second, after that it going to OFF for 7 second, again ON for 15 second and again OFF for 7 second. Such cycle continue. In ON condition, it giving 13.8V and in OFF condition it giving 0.8V. I apply 12V/100mA DC motor as a load. Kindly help me in this problem.

    Thank You,

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Sujit, It would be difficult to understand the issue precisely, but normally this would happen if the IC is going in the shutdown mode due to overheating or over current.

      This would most probably happen due to a wrongly configured transformer….check the inductance of the primary it should match the given specification.

      also add a small heatsink with the IC.

      Reply
  47. kakipancingMUAR bandardiraja says

    hello sir,
    thank for the great sharing.
    from the circuit i see the out is 12V and another voltage regulator at 5V.
    what is the current for 5V?

    i want to build a PSU, for 12v 1amp and 5v 2amp. if i can combine the circuit. it will be superb.
    thank you in advance for guide.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      thank you kakipancingMUAR

      the shown 5V would be also producing a max current of 1 amp.

      5V 2 amp could probably be achieved by extracting a calculated tap from secondary and terminated out without a 7805.

      Reply
    • ASPERO Research says

      how to calculate Transformer parameter to increase current?

      Reply
  48. Jeran Toledo says

    Sir, how to make a pcb layout of dual porarity variable output power supply i want to see a diagram

    Reply
  49. Jeran Toledo says

    Sir how to make power supply 12v. With switch

    Reply
  50. Mark Anthony says

    Good day to you sir..
    Can you pls help me design an smps for 12volts for an led with label dw-5630-6led-2b3c. With an LDR switch.
    Im a newbie on electronics and wanted to learn more.cheaper parts would be much appreciated.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Good day Mark, please tell me the voltage and current specifications of the LEd, you can get it from the datasheet of the part, that will help me to understand your requirement in detail

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      Quantity: 3; Emitter Type: 5630 SMD; Total Emitters: 6; Power: 3 W; Color BIN: White; Rate Voltage: 10 V

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      The current is 1amp.i have many question and problems.hope you could help me learn more..

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      dividing 3 by 10 gives 0.3 amps

      multiplying it by 3nos gives around 1 amp.

      It means you can use the SMPS circuit that's explained in the above article for your need…
      R6 or R7 can be suitably adjusted for reducing the 12V to 10V

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      Tnx for your help… can i ask what is the voltage needed for the ldr?

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      you can connect the LDR in parallel with R6, during daytime this combination will hopefully keep the opto switched ON and the SMPS output switched OFF

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      Tnx for your help sir.. your ideas are great.

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      you are welcome!

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      Good day to you sir swagatam..
      A new problem came up.
      When my ldr is lighted and decreases risistance the smps increases its voltage.thats the reason why my led wont go totally off.does putting a regulator would help(lm7810) solve the issue?
      Hoping to learn more from you sir..
      Tnx

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Mark, manually experiment by changing the R6 or R7 values and identify which adjustment causes the most effective disabling of the output…you can then put the LDR in parallel with that resistor for the required response

      Reply
    • Mark Anthony says

      Sorry to cause you so much trouble.but actually the smps i was refering to was an already made one.with some smd type of parts.
      Is there a way i can modify it outside the already made smps??

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      in that case you can use an external light activated switch such as this one:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2012/01/how-to-make-light-activated-day-night.html

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      modifying the smps circuit could be difficult without studying the stages carefully

      Reply
  51. gani saputra says

    Dear sir Swagatam. Using ferrite core of cfl is Ok, by removing out all copper wire and then change to the new one as the data showed here as freq nearly same and hole loc Ok.

    Reply
  52. Swagatam says

    Gani, yes you can try it…if the winding comfortably accommodate in the trafo then surely you might succeed in making it work.

    Reply
  53. Mark Anthony says

    I gave up on modifing the already made smps and returned it to my friend.instead ill copy your design.

    https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2011/12/cheap-yet-useful-transformerless-power.html

    with 12v(load)led in series and ldr in the middle. I have some question.

    Do i need to adjust or raise the voltage so that the led would make its highest performance? My parts are

    Ldr
    Transistor npn
    100k variable resistor
    1k resistor

    Is it ok to add regulator ic.lm7812.i got some spare.just for added protection.

    Reply
  54. Swagatam says

    Hi Mark, I am not sure exactly what you are intending to make, I guess the following circuit might be more suitable to your need

    https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2011/12/simple-led-automatic-daynight-lamp.html

    Reply
  55. Mark Anthony says

    Ok.tnx for advice.ill try that one.

    Reply
  56. Faiq Ahmed says

    Aoa how r u? Brother i have made it but problem is that it show 12 v on DMM but when i connect with led light it drop to 8 volts .where is problem?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Faiq, what is the voltage and current specs of the LED??
      Please note that the transformer is the cubical element in this design and in fact that's true in all SMPS designs….so make sure you have built the transformer with utmost accuracy….if possible please get it build from a professional winder…

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      sorry there's a typo in the above comment….I meant to say crucial and not cubical…

      Reply
  57. Swagatam says

    yes it is designed to work with 220V mans, I think you might have done something wrong in the design…get a professional help from any nearby source

    Reply
  58. FHATUWANE KINGSLEY Tshiovhe says

    Hi, can I buy that transformer at any electronics store or I have to build it myself???

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi, you will need to build it yourself or get it made-to-order, ….it's not available ready-made.

      Reply
  59. Unknown says

    Sir. What does chassis ground mean and how is it different from ground symbol?
    N how should i connect the chassis ground terminals in practice connection?

    Reply
  60. Nitishkumar Ar says

    What is chassis ground?
    How is it different from the normal ground? N how should I connect the chassis ground terminals in practical connection?

    Reply
  61. Swagatam says

    chassis is supposed to be the metallic cabinet inside which the circuit is housed.

    the negative line of the circuit is supposed to be connected with this metallic cabinet, and the metallic cabinet in turn is supposed to be connected to the mains earth pin via the mains cord.

    Reply
    • Madubuze says

      Hi Swag!

      What is that symbol that seems to be an “E” facing down? Is that the chassis ground symbol?

      Reply
      • Swag says

        Hi Madubuze, yes that’s the symbol for the chassis connection

        Reply
  62. FHATUWANE KINGSLEY Tshiovhe says

    Hi. can I still use LNK623 instead of using viper22a??

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      It cannot be used in the above design, LINK switches have their own specific circuit which you can follow

      Reply
  63. Harish Kr Singh says

    Hi, please tell me how to modify this circuit & transformer to make 24V DC/500mA output?
    1. Will it work if I double the secondary winding and primary & auxiliary remain the same as in above circuit?
    2. I'm planning to replace 7805 with 78L05 that will lower the output current to 5V/100mA, this will increase maximum current of 24V output. will this work?
    2. Should I need to change value of L2, R3 or any other discrete component?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi, yes that's possible, you can try increasing the secondary turns to around 30 turns and also tweak the R6/R7 values to get 24V…a 780L5 can be used for restricting current, but a better way would be to make sure that the load connected with 78L05 is itself not rated to consume more than 100mA…

      Reply
  64. Faiq Ahmed says

    can you please understands me the feedback with voltage refrance how it works to regulate the voltage? also tell this topology is DCM or CCM .one more thing how this ic can use tfor both modes interchangeabily

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Plaese refer to the datasheet of the IC for a detailed information about the design

      application-notes.digchip.com/005/5-10593.pdf

      Reply
  65. Adrees mohmand says

    Hi sir.
    This blog make my problem easy. but i have a question. if i increase the winding turn in parallel for achieving high current at output i-e (7A-10A), while keeping remaining circuit unchanged. Is this is possible.?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thanks Adrees, sorry that may not be possible because the mosfet inside the IC itself is not designed to deliver that much current, the maximum rating being just 1 amp

      Reply
  66. Krishnam says

    Is the specific transformer available in market? Or have i to design it myself?

    Reply
    • Swag says

      as far as I know it is not available in the market, you will have to build it according to the specified details

      Reply
  67. Okeya Boboye says

    Hello please I am trying to build a battery charger with this smps.
    I want to obtain 12V, 3A for the output.
    Input would be about 220V, 50Hz.
    How can I manipulate your design and also select the right material, that will give this requirement?.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Swag says

      Hello,
      sorry higher current than 1 amp may not be possible from this design unless voltage output is reduced below 12V, because the IC is rated to handle a maximum of 1 amp

      Reply
  68. Babboo says

    25 years back if you had asked me to repair any transistor radio, even the ones that came tied in a gunny sack with thousands of pieces – I WOULD HAVE GUARANTEED ITS REPAIR to its near original state. NOW i AM ONLY WATCHING my younger brethren making things work, and believe me I enjoy a lot because they modt certainly stir up whatever grey cells are left up in my brain. Recently a similar smps circuit repaired by some one on you tube employed 8022 (either AP 8022 or AD 8022, i cant say) and repaired a 12V 1A smps supply. I have seen the application circuit on the manufacturers’ site and wish someone could make and tell me in such details as the instant example. Is anybody watching?

    Reply
  69. mahmoud says

    Hello,
    Can I use the viper12a instead of viper22 in the circuit?

    Reply
    • Swag says

      yes you can but the output current will be reduced to 350mA

      Reply
  70. amor says

    Good day Sir, it is possible to get a 12vdc from a commercially-available SMPS 18-36vdc power supply?
    i thought of adding a 7812 IC, i just don’t know how and what other components needed! thanks!

    Reply
    • Swag says

      Hi Amor, yes you can use a 7812 with 18V DC to get the required 12V from it. But don’t use with 36V because it will make the IC too hot! A single 7812 on heatsink would be just enough, and if possible add a 100uF/25V at the output

      Reply
  71. Lakshan says

    Hi Swagatam,
    Firstly, I must thank you for having this knowledge published in here.

    I need bit more knowledge in making the 2nd circuit.

    In there, I only see two black dots for the transformer. Could you please explain me why?
    Are you able to show a sample picture of a transformer?

    Secondly, by using 7805 regulator, can I get 5V up to 1A?

    Appreciate your advises on above.

    Thanks & regards
    Lakshan Fernando

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thank you Lakshan, the black dots indicate the starting point of the winding, and the pins where the respective diode circuits needs to be connected. But since only two ends are present on the two sides you can do the winding without taking this into account. However while testing if you don’t get the required output you can just swap the secondary pins with the diode/filter circuit for rectifying the problem.

      The transformer should like this: https://www.homemade-circuits.com/ee-core-trafo/

      7805 will give you a maximum 1 amp but you may have to mount it on a large ehatsink.

      Reply
      • Lakshan says

        Thanks for the prompt response.

        So basically this transformer doesn’t require any auxiliary winding, am I correct?

        Secondly, is there any way i can reduce the heat of 7805?

        Thanks
        Lakshan

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          Yes, The IC has an in built oscillator and mosfet so it can work without an auxiliary winding.

          You can get 5V by using a 5V zener instead of 12V, in this way you can totally eliminate the 7805. At full 1 amp the 7805 IC will be hot and there’s no way control it except adding a heatsink.

          Here’s a 5V version of the above:

          https://www.homemade-circuits.com/220v-smps-cell-phone-charger-circuit/

          Reply
          • Lakshan says

            You read my mind as I was to ask for a 5v version. 🙂
            Many thanks Swagatam!
            Let me try to get this working.

            Cheers
            Lakshan

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              It’s my pleasure Lakshan, please keep up the good work!

              Reply
  72. Ulhas Rane says

    Circuit is nice
    Can you share pcb file in whatever software you used so that we can use toner transfer method to prepare pcb.
    If you share 1:1 scaled pdf in black and white that is also fine

    Request to share it for all projects ehere uou have shown pcb layout.
    This will be highly appreciable.
    Thanks
    Ulhas rane

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thank you,

      The PCB is not designed by me, it was presented by ST microelectronics datasheet for “10 watt air-conditioner power supply”, so I do not have any further details except what is furnished in the above article.

      Reply
  73. CHARAN says

    Hi bro , can i use second circuit(TNY) for driving my 775 dc motor at 12v for nearly 8hrs with pwm speed controller ,will heating be a problem & also will 1 amp be sufficient for that motor?
    Is there any IC for 12V, 2A smps range?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Sorry bro, 775 are 80 watt motors you can’t run a 80 W motor on this circuit…even a 2 amp cannot be used.
      If you want 2 amp smps, you can try this:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/12v-2-amp-smps-circuit/

      Reply
      • CHARAN says

        Thanks for the quick reply,
        In the link u mentioned can i use UC3842 instead & also i believe the circuit has a short circuit protection ?

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          Sorry, I don’t know about it. You can compare their datasheet if their pinout specs match then you can interchange them.

          Reply
          • CHARAN says

            Ok. One more thing is that what might happen to the circuit (TNY) under short circuit at output (12V side) & how long it might handle?

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              The IC is short circuit protected according to its datasheet.

              Reply
  74. venu says

    can i use e20 core

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      E19 is the recommended one.

      Reply
  75. Nagesh says

    Components list plzz give me

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Updated….

      Reply
  76. youngking says

    mary xmass, pls sir is there a way u can provide me a circuit that can chase away squaerr from eating up my coconut . this is the way i want it to function each time the circuit sence the present of the squerrer it will emitt sound that will chase the farm animal away. waiting for your responds.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Merry Christmas youngking, you can try the last design presented in the following article:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/dog-barking-preventer-circuit/

      Reply
  77. Emma says

    Thank you for the good work. I have always admired your posts.
    My question is, how do I modify this power supply to charge a 12v 7AH lead acid battery?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi, you can adjust R6 value to increase the output to 14.1v for charging your 12 V battery

      Reply
      • emma says

        Thank so much for your reply.

        Reply
  78. G.R. says

    Fine

    Reply
  79. Marlon Haupt says

    Bom dia irmão, posso usar este circuito para uma carga com variação rápida da corrente? Entre 450 a 900mA

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Marlon, current cannot be varied in this SMPS design, but you can use any load rated at 12 V and below 1 amp

      Reply
      • eniola says

        Hi sir, the second proposed circuit diagram, the diode employed, was to block the ac input, but to rectify the other hand ac input, can I give it a 1n4007 diode to retify it effectually? Thanks sir, looking forward to your quick response
        .

        Reply
        • Swagatam says

          Hi Eniola, Are you referring to the BA159 diode. Since the output is a high frequency AC, only fast diodes like BA159 is recommended, however you can also try 1N4007 and check if it works.

          Reply
          • John says

            Hi sir,the ac input line, the one with 10R1W and 1n4007, but as you can see the diode latch off the AC line input, but the other hand no retify diode,so as to power the transformer efficaciously.can I place a 1n4007 diode?

            Reply
            • Swagatam says

              Hi John, sorry I didn’t understand what you meant by latching of AC line. The diode will not latch anything, it will only rectify the half wave cycles of the AC, which ensures a reduced surge current on the circuit, compared to full wave rectification.

              Reply
  80. Shantanu Biswas says

    Good evening Sir. Please provide me some more details information regarding the inductor to be used for Viper22a ic . I have Ee 19 core, but the core is not gapped . What is the air gap required . Also please tell me the direction of the turns of primary, secondary and auxiliary coil of the inductor. Sir please let me know. Happy Durga Puja Sir . Also Sir please let me know your email address so that I can send you the photos related to the subject in case of difficulty. Thank you Sir.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Shantanu,

      You can get all the required information under the table 4 and figure8. While fixing the E cores, make sure to insert a single layer of paper or insulation tape between the E core surfaces that touch each other. This will allow the necessary gap between the cores.
      Pictures actually might not help to troubleshoot an SMPS, because SMPS is a complex circuit and will need a good prior knowledge to finish it successfully by the user…
      Wish you too a Happy Durga Pooja.

      Reply
  81. Shantanu Biswas says

    Thank you Sir . Sir kindly let me know the direction of the windings of primary,secondary and auxiliary coils of the transformer.
    Sir can you please provide me a low-cost circuit diagram which can generate square wave frequency between 25khz to 35 khz.
    Thank you Sir . Subho Navami Sir.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Shantanu, the direction of the winding is shown in the transformer winding layout diagram. The black dots indicate the start of the winding, the direction of the winding are identical for all the winding.

      For a square wave generator you can refer to the following article:

      Square Wave Oscillator Circuits

      Wish you a Subho Navami to you also

      Reply
  82. Shantanu Biswas says

    Good evening Sir,
    Finally the circuit is working. There was a problem with the core Ee 19. The core was not working above 35khz . I have bought ee25 core from Amazon and the core worked well with the prescribed winding direction. The ic is getting bit heated . I have used a aluminium heat sink Sir . Thank you very much Sir .

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      That’s great Shantanu, I am glad you could build the circuit successfully. I hope the other readers will find it inspiring!

      Reply

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