Power Supply Projects: A Collection of Innovative and Practical Design Projects
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Power Supply Projects - Maplin
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Preface
This book is a collection of projects previously published in Electronics — The Maplin Magazine.
While all circuits given with all integrated circuits here are intended for experimental use only — they are not full projects by any means — a printed circuit board track and layout are detailed. To help readers, the printed circuit boards (and kits of parts for some of the projects, too) are available from Maplin, but — as these circuits are for experimental use only — all constructional details and any consequent fault finding is left upto readers.
This is just one of the Maplin series of books published by Newnes books covering all aspects of computing and electronics. Others in the series are available from all good bookshops.
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Laboratory power
Publisher Summary
This chapter discusses power supply projects for laboratory power. Low-cost power supply is a relatively simple design that provides reliable performance and is ideal as a power supply for the home constructor. The supply makes a variety of voltage combinations available, which include variable split supply, variable single supply, a fixed 5 V, and a fixed 12 V supply. A three position, switchable current limit is also provided and the unit is capable of supplying current levels up to 1 A. Before the supply can be powered up, the transformer, PCB, and associated components must be housed in a suitable metal case. It is important that the case used has no large holes as live mains is present inside—on the primary side of the transformer—and it is important that the risk of electric shock as a result of touching any of these parts is eliminated.
Low cost power supply
A versatile power supply
Laboratory power supply
Low cost PSU
This low cost power supply is a relatively simple design that provides reliable performance and is ideal as a power supply for the home constructor. The supply makes available a variety of voltage combinations which include variable split supply, variable single supply, a fixed 5 V and a fixed 12 V supply. A three position, switchable current limit is also provided and the unit is capable of supplying current levels up to 1 A.
Circuit description
Figure 1.3 shows the circuit diagram of the power supply. The supply is based around the L200C regulator, which is capable of handling input voltages up to a maximum of 40 V and output voltages up to 30 V with programmable current limit. The circuit effectively uses two individual single power supplies i.e. a transformer with two separate secondary windings and two regulators.
Figure 1.3 Circuit diagram
A 2 A transformer is used in the design to allow plenty of headroom when the power supply is being used at a current level of 1 A. It is important that the transformer secondary voltage is not allowed to drop below the minimum input voltage for full voltage output from the regulator, as regulation would be lost.
Mains voltage is applied to transformer T1 via primary fuse FS1 and mains on/off switch S1. A mains voltage of 240 V r.m.s. on the primary of the transformer, corresponds to a secondary voltage of approximately 20 V r.m.s. The low voltage a.c. is fed to two separate bridge rectifiers (BR1 and BR2) via fuses FS1 and FS2. The output from the rectifiers is smoothed by electrolytic capacitors C1 and C2. Two completely separate unregulated d.c. supplies are produced which are then individually fed to the input of regulators IC1 and IC2. The output voltage of each regulator is determined separately by a network of resistors, switched by S3. A similar set of resistors (switched by S2) are used for current limiting purposes. S3 is also used to select single or split supply operation. Transistors TR1 and TR2 are used to drive two LEDs which indicate the status of the power supply outputs (single or split). Diodes, D1 and D2 are used to prevent voltage spikes or residual voltages from external equipment connected to the output of the supply from damaging the regulators. Fast recovery diodes are used in this application because of their fast switching characteristics. Resistors R7 and R15 ensure that the diodes are maintained in a conducting state even at very low output current levels. Capacitors C3 and C4 decouple the regulators, attenuate noise and prevent instability.
Construction
Insert and solder the components onto the PCB referring to Figure 1.2 and the Parts List. It is a good idea to start with the resistors, as these are relatively low profile components, and may be awkward to fit at a later stage. Next, using the resistor lead off-cuts, fit the eight links on the PCB, these are marked link on the legend. The fuse clips (used to hold FS1 and FS2) should then be fitted; these must be kept flush with the PCB when soldering as illustrated in Figure 1.1. Next insert and solder the capacitors. It is important that the electrolytic capacitors are fitted with the correct polarity; the negative lead of the capacitor, marked by a negative (−) symbol on the component body, is inserted into the hole furthest from the positive (+) symbol on the legend. Transistors TR1 and TR2 are fitted such that the case of the component corresponds with the outline on the PCB legend. Regulators RG1 and RG2 are fitted in a similar manner with the heatsink tags perpendicular to the PCB; the tags are bolted down to the bottom of the case, using insulating bushes and washers, when the PCB is finally installed. Bridge rectifiers, BR1 and BR2 are inserted and soldered such that the symbols on the corners of the device correspond with those on the PCB legend. The bridge rectifiers each use a small heatsink and these are held in place by a nut and bolt through the PCB. Position the heatsink such that it is clear of any surrounding components. Potentiometers RV1 and RV2 are mounted on the component side of the PCB as shown in Figures 1.4(a) and 1.4(b). Switches S2 and S3 are mounted in a similar manner to RV1 and RV2 and are connected to the PCB using insulated hook-up wire as shown in Figure 1.5. Fit the two LEDs on the track-side of the PCB, ensuring correct orientation, this is indicated by the dotted legend on the component-side of the PCB. Finally fit the two track-side links using insulated hook-up wire. The location of each, is indicated on the component-side of the PCB by a dotted line; a circle at each end of the dotted lines indicates the position where the wire ends should be soldered to the track. Please note, to prevent instability these links must be fitted exactly where indicated by the legend and not at any other