Power Supplies 101 - Part 1
In this set of articles, I'm going to be looking at mains powered linear power supplies (PSU’s) but before we start, a word of caution.
You should already be aware that the domestic mains voltage, which ranges anywhere
from around 110v to 250v AC depending on your country, is lethal and will kill you if you don’t show it proper respect. Please, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of working with mains voltage don’t take the chance.
You should already be aware that the domestic mains voltage, which ranges anywhere
from around 110v to 250v AC depending on your country, is lethal and will kill you if you don’t show it proper respect. Please, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of working with mains voltage don’t take the chance.
Power Supplies 101 - Part 2
Sine waves, transformers and V/A ratings.
Linear Voltage Regulators
Linear voltage regulators are cheap, easy to obtain and are very simpler to use. But they do have some pitfalls and whilst they are almost indestructible, you can fry them if you arn't carful.