Power supply circuits circuits and projects

The compact 5 pin L165 IC general a stabilized symmetrical power supply from a single asymmetrical power supply. The output voltage is however, half of the input voltage. One needs to add the ripple filter capacitors C1, C2, C3 and C4 and some resistors for setting the symmetry. In constructing the circuit, place the capacitors C1 and C2 as close to the IC as possible.
On the other hand, place the capacitors C3 and C4 close to the output jacks. Make sure that the circuit lines on the pcb are properly dimensioned to handle high current levels. Current levels up to 3 amperes can flow through the circuit. Additionally, provide a proper heatsink for the L165 IC. continue reading…

This Switch Mode Power Supply circuit use the IC from National Semiconductor has been producing and designing ICs for use in switch-mode power supplies for many years. The application of these devices is normally straightforward, helped by the excellent documentation that is available. A typical example of a switch-mode power supply is that based on the LM2671 or LM2674.
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This variable power supply is using 7805, 7809, 7812 or 7815 voltage regulators, where the last 2 digits represents the maximum output voltage of the IC. This circuit offers excellent ripple rejection, eliminates mains hum, and has a design using a pi filtered C-L-C.

A core should be chosen to work within the specific frequency as stated by the manufacturer. L1 is a powder core and has 32 turns of 0.75mm wire.
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A stable variable power supply with an adjustable output voltage from 5 volts to 30 volts can be easily constructed with the regulator ICs UA78G or UA79G. These ICs differ from the common three-terminal regulator since their output voltages are adjustable by a voltage level at their control inputs. The maximum current delivered by these ICs is 1 ampere.
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This is a cheap DC Voltage Doubler Circuit diagram, which requires a few components and will deliver 10V from a 5V power supply. If the oscillator must be built from a non-functional gate then is required 2 more components: R1 and C3.
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