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Variable Dummy Load for Power Supply Testing

Variable Dummy Load for Power Supply Testing

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  •  July 13, 2023
  •  Variable Dummy Load for Power Supply Testing
  •  Posted by Marcel at 8:40 am
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  •  Power Supply
  •  Tagged with: LM317

Variable Dummy Load for Power Supply Testing. How to test a voltage source to know if it is good or not?. What is the percentage regulation?.

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Transistor - Zener Voltage regulator circuit

Transistor – Zener Voltage regulator circuit

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  •  June 9, 2023
  •  Transistor – Zener Voltage regulator circuit
  •  Posted by Marcel at 1:16 am
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Transistor – Zener diode Voltage regulator circuit. This circuit delivers an output voltage established by the voltage of the zener diode less 0.7 volts

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Dual polarity Variable Power Supply (+15V / -15V) max

Dual polarity Variable Power Supply (+15V / -15V) max

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  •  April 20, 2023
  •  Dual polarity Variable Power Supply (+15V / -15V) max
  •  Posted by Marcel at 10:33 am
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Dual polarity variable power supply (+/- 15 volts). Voltage source with a maximum amplitude of +/- 15 volts and a current of up to 1.5 amps.

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12 to 5 volt Converter Circuit (for cars)

12 to 5 volt Converter Circuit (for cars)

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  •  April 18, 2023
  •  12 to 5 volt Converter Circuit (for cars)
  •  Posted by Marcel at 12:57 pm
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This 12 to 5 volt converter circuit is very useful. It can be used to connect 5 volt electronic devices in a car with a 12 volt battery. (Automotive lead-acid batteries can be up to 13.7 volts).

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12 volt Power Supply using the 7805 regulator

12 volt Power Supply using the 7805 regulator

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  •  April 14, 2023
  •  12 volt Power Supply using the 7805 regulator
  •  Posted by Marcel at 10:00 am
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This 12 volt power supply circuit is simple and very useful. Sometimes a 12 Volt power source is needed, and we only have 5 or 9 volt regulators (7805, 7809)

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Variable voltage regulator using 7805 and 741

Variable voltage regulator using 7805 and 741

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  •  March 2, 2023
  •  Variable voltage regulator using 7805 and 741
  •  Posted by Marcel at 5:46 am
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  •  Power Supply
  •  Tagged with: 7805

Very simple variable voltage regulator with very few components. Output Voltage from 5 to 30 volts

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Mini variable Power supply circuit (0-30V, 1A)

Mini variable Power supply circuit (0-30V, 1A)

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  •  March 1, 2023
  •  Mini variable Power supply circuit (0-30V, 1A)
  •  Posted by Marcel at 3:06 pm
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Totally transistorized with 0 to 30V output voltage range. It can be used for projects where the current consumption is 1A max.

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Surge Protection Circuit (Voltage Delay Circuit)

Surge Protection Circuit (Voltage Delay Circuit)

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  •  February 3, 2021
  •  Surge Protection Circuit (Voltage Delay Circuit)
  •  Posted by Marcel at 8:58 am
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  •  Power Supply
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This surge protection circuit is placed between the DC voltage source and the circuit that you want to power. This circuit delays the voltage given by the power source and allows the voltage to be applied to the circuit or device a few moments later.

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12V Power Supply using Zener and 741 Op. Amp.

12V Power Supply using Zener and 741 Op. Amp.

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  •  January 27, 2021
  •  12V Power Supply using Zener and 741 Op. Amp.
  •  Posted by Marcel at 8:19 am
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This 12V Power Supply has, as its main characteristic, a low output impedance. This is a very desirable feature in voltage sources and is achieved with a large open loop gain that the operational amplifier has.

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Inverter for Fluorescent Lamps (12V to 120 / 220 VAC )

Inverter for Fluorescent Lamps (12V to 120 / 220 VAC )

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  •  January 13, 2021
  •  Inverter for Fluorescent Lamps (12V to 120 / 220 VAC )
  •  Posted by Marcel at 12:44 pm
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This simple Inverter for fluorescent lamp circuit uses the 555 timer, a transformer and a transistor. Useful to use with a car battery.

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5A Variable Power Supply with LM338 Voltage Regulator

5A Variable Power Supply with LM338 Voltage Regulator

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  •  January 2, 2021
  •  5A Variable Power Supply with LM338 Voltage Regulator
  •  Posted by Marcel at 12:55 pm
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The 5A variable power supply uses the LM338 voltage regulator. This regulator works in the same way as the LM317 adjustable voltage regulator known to all.

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12V to 24V Converter Circuit

12V to 24V Converter Circuit

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  •  November 19, 2020
  •  12V to 24V Converter Circuit
  •  Posted by Marcel at 10:00 am
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This 12VDC to 24VDC step up converter is very useful to power devices that run on 24 VDC when we have a 12VDC voltage source as it could be a car battery or alike.

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