In this article I have explained how to build a highly efficient voltage regulator circuit using an SCR and some other external components. This SCR voltage regulator circuit being a switching kind of regulator is more efficient than the normal 3 pin voltage regulators, or the transistor zener based series pass regulators circuits. How the […]
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4 Solid-State Car Alternator Regulator Circuits Explored
The 4 simple car voltage current regulator circuits I have explained below is created as a immediate alternative to any standard regulator and, although developed principally for a dynamo it will function equally effectively with an alternator. If the functioning of a traditional car alternator voltage regulator is analyzed, we find it amazing that these […]
Simple Low Dropout Regulator Circuits Explained
The transistorized low dropout voltage regulator circuit ideas explained in the following article can be used for getting stabilized output voltages right from 3 V and above, such as 5 V, 8 V, 9 V, 12 V, etc with an extremely low dropout of 0.1 V. For example, if you make the proposed 5 V […]
IC 723 Voltage Regulator – Working, Application Circuit
In this post I have explained the main electrical features, pinout specifications, datasheet, and application circuit of the IC 723. The IC 723 is a general purpose, extremely versatile voltage regulator IC, which can be used for making various types of regulated power supplies such as: Main Features ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Pinout Functions Pin 1 […]
Voltage Regulator Circuits and Projects
In this article I will comprehensively discuss how to make customized transistorized voltage regulator circuits in fixed modes and also variable modes. All linear power supply circuits which are designed to produce a stabilized, constant voltage and current output fundamentally incorporate transistor and zener diode stages for getting the required regulated outputs. These circuit projects […]
Low Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator IC KA378R12C – Pinout and Working Specs
In this article I have explained the pinout functions, and datasheet of a versatile low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator IC KA378R12, and also presents a circuit diagram showing how to use the IC in practical applications. A related question was asked by Mr. Jon, which inspired me to update this post. The question can be […]