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Transformers are indispensable in the field of electronics. But the need for a bulky and expensive component like a transformer can be eliminated in circuits involving low current chips, by utilising the circuit presented here. In addition to being compact and versatile,this circuit is also low cost and capable of supplying almost any voltage ranging from 3 to 24 volts by selecting suitable component values.The Output is sufficiently regulated.

Transformerless Power Supply Circuit

Fig.1. single polarity DC power supply

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Fig. 1 shows a single polarity DC power supply.it utilises R1 as a series dropper.D1 rectifies the voltage obtained through R2, while D2 stabilises the output to the specified voltage.C1 filters the output. PARTS LIST R1 R2 C1 C2 D1 D2 100K (see table) 10W (see table) 25V 0.22F IN4001 (see table) 250mW

DS1 NEON LAMP some ICs require a dual DC power supply.For this purpose, the circuit shown in Fig. 2 may be used.R1 drops the voltage . which in turn is rectified by D1. D2 stabilises the voltage and C2 filters it.The polarities of D1, D2 and C1 are reversed to obtain a negative voltage.Neon lamp indicates the presence of the mains.

Fig.2. Dual polarity DC power supply Values of R2, C1, and D2 Depend on the output voltage required (see table) Both circuits are capable of providing 25mA current, They continue to provide the specified voltage even if the mains voltage varies from 195 to 270 volts. Suitable component selection table given here. Component Selection Table V Out 3V 6V 9V 12V 15V 18V 24V R2 15K 12K 10K 10K 10K 10K 8.2K D2 3V 6.2V 9V 12V 15V 18V 24V C1 220F 220F 220F 470F 470F 1000F 1000F

The circuit can be used with low current ICs.The circuit has been successfully tested with with ICs like UM3482, UM3484, UM66, UM3561, UM3562, NE555, LM741, LM748 and LM556.the circuit is
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capable of providing around 25 mA current. The current supplying capability may be enhanced to about 40-50 mA by using a 5.6k, 2oW resistor as R2. However, this would require the use of at least a 1-watt zener diode.

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#1 by Lorren on July 19th, 2011

Great article, thank you again for wtriing.

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