Self Oscillating DC to DC Converter

+5V
D1 1 O R1 Q1 2N5321 + C3 47uf R3 820 22 R2 Q2 2N5321 22 O D5 D3 3 1N914 1N914 D4 C4 47uf 1N914 + Q4 LM7915 VIN GND VOUT 2 D2 1N914 T1 1N914 + C2 47uf Q3 LM7815 VIN GND VOUT 2 + C1 10uf

+15VI

-15VI

C5 10uf

Isolated DC to DC Power Supply is Inexpensive and Flexible

When designing mixed signal circuits, the need arises for a clean Analog power supply. Often, the only power available is the noisy switching power that powers the 5 volt logic. When you choose an analog power supply, it is always advisable to use clean regulated power. The switching power supply for the logic circuits typically injects unwanted noise into the analog circuits. The self-oscillating circuit shown above is constructed on less than 2 square inches of board space and uses only dollars of parts. This simple circuit is a self-oscillating DC to DC converter. We have successfully used it to provide isolated and regulated power of +/-5V, +/-12V, and +/- 15V for powering of analog circuits. The DC to DC converter circuits derives its power from the +5 volt logic supply. Specifications: Vin = 4.75-5.25 volts Short circuit protection (current limit) Efficiency > 50% Input to Output isolation > 10 meg ohm Output ripple < 30 mv p-p Vout = +/- 15vdc at 250ma

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Our circuit uses a miniature toroid transformer. The transformer is packaged in an 10 pin DIP at .400 or .600 spacing, depending on the VA rating. We have used this design for ratings up to 5VA. Also shown below is a variation of the circuit for a single isolated output voltage of +8vdc.

+5

D1 3 O R2 + C1 47uf 25V R1 820 22 R3 22 Q1 2N5321 2 Q2 2N5321 3 4 O 1N4001 D5 5 1N914 1N4001 6 7 D4 8 D3 + 9 1N4001 1 T1 1N4001 + D2 C2 47uf 25V C3 0.1uf

Q3 LM317T ADJ VI VO 2

8 VOLTS +VA
R4 220

C4 10uf 25V

1 R5 1.2K

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