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Project Report on
EXTERNAL USB CHARGER
Echauz, Bryan Joseph F.
BS ECE 11-16
August 1, 2013
Project Summary
The project is to make an external USB port that can be plugged in an AC outlet.
This is to reduce charging of electronic devices through the use of a USB cable
connected to a laptop or a desktop PC. The design of the schematic was the
outcome of combining and revising two schematic diagrams, which are the
power supply and the battery powered USB cable schematic, into one schematic
diagram for the project.
In a solder-less breadboard the circuit worked smoothly and charged a Samsung
Galaxy Y smart phone. The design of the PCB was moderate in size because it is
very difficult to solder components on thin traces. The circuit worked in the PCB
and charged the smart phone at roughly four hours. The circuit can also power a
speaker that uses a USB cable in order to function. The circuit also recognizes a
4-port USB hub but this is still under development and testing stages.

As a

supplement the LED of the toy lamp was not removed and it still functions
properly (powered by three AA batteries).
Introduction
The goal of the project is to apply the theory that a full wave bridge rectifier
diode connected to filter and a 5V voltage regulator would charge most
electronic devices with a USB cable, provided that the electronic device complies
with the set standards. This will also reduce charging USB devices on a CPU or a
laptop.
Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of the project is to provide an external USB port that would charge
most electronic devices.

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Scope

The project is limited to devices powered through a USB cable, connected to a 5v

USB port, such as a smart phone, USB-powered speakers, mp3, and mp4 players.
Discussion

Methodology

Components:
4-1N4007
1-470F Electrolytic Capacitor
2-0.1F Ceramic Capacitor
2-27k 1W resistor
1-39k 1W resistor
1-22k 1W resistor
1-USB female type
1-transformer 0v-5v-7v 750mA
Housing of choice

Test the schematic using a solder less breadboard. Check the output voltage at +
and ground (5V), at D- and ground (2.7-3V), D+ and ground (2.3-2.5V). Check the
output amperage of the circuit (0.47-0.54A). Design the schematic diagram on a
copper board. Solder the components on the copper board and double check for
shorts. Jump the ground end of the voltage regulator to the ground trace to
ensure no shorts will occur to the other pins of the voltage regulator. Cut an old
USB extension wire and use the female end. The wire should have 4 colored
wires: red (5V), green (D-), white (D+), and black (ground). Connect the red wire
to the positive main output of the copper trace; connect the green wire in
between the 39k and 22k resistors; connect the white wire in between the
two 27k resistors. Connect a USB device (e.g. a smart phone) to the female
type of the extension wire, if the device does not work check for disconnection or

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shorts then try again. Lastly, fit everything in a housing of choice (old toy night
lamp).

Test and Evaluation

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The external USB port produces a clean voltage of 5v and 0.47-0.54A. Most of
the electronic devices, which can be powered through a USB cable, work
properly. The Samsung galaxy Y, which has 1200mAh, fully charges at roughly
four hours. USB powered block speaker works fine as long as the volume of the
speaker is 2-3 levels lower than the max volume (sound output, when the
speaker is set to max volume, is choppy. Thus concluding that this will safely
(slowly) charge a USB device without damaging the battery of the device.
The external USB port also recognizes a 4-port USB hub and it is able to charge
two electronic devices. But this stage of the project is currently under testing
because it may deplete the output amperage of the external USB port and also
increase charging time of the said devices. As a recommendation it will need
more time and research in order to increase the number of ports without
changing the output current of the circuit.
Another recommendation for the circuit was connecting a USB powered
rechargeable battery circuit because the 3x 1.5v AA battery case was not
removed from the case. As of now it use to power the LED of the toy lamp.

References and Appendix

bared145. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.instructables.com/id/How-ToMake-A-5V-USB-Charger-For-iPods-iPhones-/
(n.d.)

Retrieved

from

http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/41938/230v-ac-to-5v-dcconverter-lossless

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