Category Archives: Power Electronics



5W Simple Inverter

Here’s a very simple circuit inverter that converts DC current into AC current, from 12V DC to 220V AC with output power of 5W max. Inverter circuit is typically used for emergency lighting, since the power output is small, which is about 5W only. But you can use this inverter for other purposes that do… Read More »

0-24VDC Digital PIC Power Supply

This is 0-24VDC digital PIC power supply circuit. This variable power supply controlled with PIC microcontroller. There is LCD display in this circuit which will show the actual value of power supply output. This power supply use push on switch to adjust the output voltage and current value. Schematic Diagram: Component List: C1 = 2000uF… Read More »

25W Low Power Inverter

This is 25W low power inverter which contain of only 9 parts and turn 10VDC – 16VDC into 115V / 60Hz square wave power. This circuit has capability to operate AC equipment up to 25W. The first section of the 555 timer is wires as an astable oscillator with R2 and C1 setting the frequency.… Read More »

6-12V Variable Regulated Power Supply

This is an adjustable / variable power supply which have adjustabled output voltage from 6-12 DC volt. This power supply can be used for general circuit or gadget which require 6 – 12DC voltage to work. Component Parts List: T1 = primary 115[220]/secondary 8 VAC transformer. Center Tap not needed. Q1 = 2N1613, NTE128, or… Read More »

12VDC to 9VDC Converter

This is a 12VDC to 9VDC converter circuit. You may use this DC to DC stepdown converter circuit if you have fixed 12V power supply / battery, but you need 9V power supply for your electronic devices. Scheme Diagram: Components List: R1________ 560 ohm, resistor C1________ 1000uF/16V, Electrolytic capacitor C2________ 100uF/16V, Electrolytic capacitor C3________ 330nF,… Read More »