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 »
220V Touch Switch
This is a circuit of a touch switch used to turn on and turn off the electronic device that is connected to the 220V home electrical installations. This is a very simple circuit which use SCR T103 as the switching part. Components List: R1 : 2M2 R2 : 10K R3 : 1K R4 : 2K2… Read More »
12V Car Battery Charger
Here is a simple and easy to build circuit diagram of a 12V car battery charger: Components List: R1 = 1Kohms D1 = 1N4001 T1 = 220V/17V 4A Transformer R2 = 1.2Kohms D2 = 6.8V 0.5W zener LD1 = Green LED R3 = 470 ohms TR1 = 4.7Kohms trimmer LD2 = Red LED R4 =… 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 »
Lithium Battery Charger
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 »