Switch mode power supplies (SMPSs) are used in a range of applications as an efficient and effective source of power. This is in major part to their efficiency. For anybody still working on a desktop, look for the fan output in the central processing units (CPU). That’s where the SMPS …
Read More »
In this tutorial, I’m going to cover silicon diodes, bridge rectifiers, and how you convert AC to DC. Here’s the schematic symbol of a diode and a picture of the real thing. The little stripe on the end of the diode tells you which way to put it in your …
Read More »
Have you ever needed a 12 volt power supply that can supply maximum 1 amp? But trying to buy one from the store is a little too expensive? Well, you can make a 12 volt power supply very cheaply and easily! I needed a 12 volt power supply for my …
Read More »
Adjustable Power Supply Using LM317 For the LM317 electronic regulator : R2 = (192 x Vout) – 240, where R2 in ohms, Vout is in volts and must be at between 1.2 V and 35 V. Vin should be at least 2.5V greater than Vout. Select a wall adapter with …
Read More »
Avoid These SMPS Repair Mistakes Well before doing any SMPS repair operation, here are a some errors you need to prevent! Now, we will consider 3 extremely typical errors which beginner techs get while fixing SMPS or switch mode power supplies. Besides, also experienced technicians make these types of mistakes …
Read More »
Dealing with Difficulties And Malfunction in Switch Mode Power Supply The power supply repair is probably the most difficult tasks for any electronic repairer and when you’ve mastered the circuit and maintenance methodology, to troubleshoot different kinds of circuit like the vertical, colour, sound, high voltage or anything else is …
Read More »
Understanding The Functions Of Switch Mode Power Supply Troubleshooting linear power supply is extremely straightforward as opposed to SMPS or switch mode power supplies. AC voltage gets into the primary part in linear transformer after which modified the AC in a decreased or increased AC voltage with regards to the …
Read More »