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Voltage Range

This document summarizes a variable DC power supply circuit that provides adjustable voltage from 0.7-24V and current limiting from 50mA-2A. The circuit uses a potentiometer to set the maximum output current, another potentiometer to set the output voltage, and includes transistors, diodes, resistors and a transformer to provide the variable voltage and current outputs. Notes provide guidance on component selection and construction of the power supply circuit.

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Voltage Range

This document summarizes a variable DC power supply circuit that provides adjustable voltage from 0.7-24V and current limiting from 50mA-2A. The circuit uses a potentiometer to set the maximum output current, another potentiometer to set the output voltage, and includes transistors, diodes, resistors and a transformer to provide the variable voltage and current outputs. Notes provide guidance on component selection and construction of the power supply circuit.

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Voltage range: 0.

7 - 24V Current limiting range: 50mA - 2A Circuit diagram

Parts: P1 500R Linear Potentiometer P2 10K Log. Potentiometer R1,R2 2K2 1/2W Resistors R3 330R 1/4W Resistor R4 150R 1/4W Resistor R5 1R 5W Resistor C1 3300F 35V Electrolytic Capacitor (see Notes) C2 1F 63V Polyester Capacitor D1,D2 1N5402 200V 3A Diodes D3 5mm. Red LED Q1 BC182 50V 100mA NPN Transistor Q2 BD139 80V 1.5A NPN Transistor Q3 BC212 50V 100mA PNP Transistor Q4 2N3055 60V 15A NPN Transistor T1 220V Primary, 36V Center-tapped Secondary 50VA Mains transformer (see Notes) PL1 Male Mains plug SW1 SPST Mains switch Device purpose: A Variable DC Power Supply is one of the most useful tools on the electronics hobbyist's workbench. This circuit is not an absolute novelty, but it's simple, reliable, "rugged" and shortproof, featuring variable voltage up to 24V and variable current limiting up to 2A. It's well suited to supply the circuits shown in this website. You can adapt it to your own requirements as explained in the notes below.

Notes: P1 sets the maximum output current you want to be delivered by the power supply at a given output voltage. P2 sets the output voltage and must be a logarithmic taper type, in order to obtain a more linear scale voltage indication. You can choose the Transformer on the grounds of maximum voltage and current output needed. Best choices are: 36, 40 or 48V center-tapped and 50, 75, 80 or 100VA. Capacitor C1 can be 2200 to 6800F, 35 to 50V. Q4 must be mounted on a good heatsink in order to withstand sustained output short-circuit. In some cases the rear panel of the metal box in which you will enclose the circuit can do the job. The 2N3055 transistor (Q4) can be replaced with the slightly less powerful TIP3055 type. Excellent quality-price ratio: enjoy!

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