Circuit Inverter :

Mini 12VDC to 110V/220V Inverter

This inverter will sufficiently power any of your 115VAC (or 220VAC)small appliances. T1 choice of
amperage is yours to make, but if you can salvage a heavy-duty unit from somewhere, use it. The least
expensive method to get a larger transformer would be to remove the old 2000v primary and then re-wind
an old microwave transformer. Most of these transformers are rated 1KW or better. Your local TV or
Electronics repair shop may have one or dig one up from the dumpster. Just in case you don't know,
micro-wave transformers can keep their charge (via the connected electronics) for a long time, so be
careful!
R1 and R2 are 10 ohm, wire-wound, and at least 5 watts. Wattage/cooling should be increased
accordingly if you decide to beef up the output. For D1 and D2 you can use any power diode like the
1N4002 to 1N4005.

If you live in Europe, Australia, or any other country with a 220VAC system, the only different is the
transformer. This particular circuit can be constructed to handle up to 1 KiloWatt (1000 watt). If there is
enough interest, I can modify this circuit to include a crow-bar circuit, battery backup, or more output in
watts, or everything. The power output is determined by transformer T1, and power transistors Q1 & Q2.
Assume a transformer of about 15A and the chosen transistors of 2N3055 (15A) type, the inverter can
supply about 300 watts with the parts shown. If you are good with electronics all you have to do is replace
the 2N3055's and T1 accordingly for more output. It is imperative to mount Q1 and Q2 on large coolribs. If
you intend to beef everything up with a couple kilowatts a standard (5") cooling fan will also be required. If
this is the case, the 2N3771 power transistor is a good choice at 30Amps. NTE's replacement, NTE181,
is an improved version of the 2N3771 and carries 90volts instead of the 40 volts and can dissipate 200W
instead of 2N3771's 150W.
It is mandatory to include at least one suitable fuse and enclose this project in the correct casing. To be
really safe you may want to include a primary and secundary fuse for your own protection. You are
dealing with 120VAC or 220VAC at respectible amperage so be careful. The powercord also needs to be
secured to prevent accidents.
The 68uF Tantalum capacitors were chosen for their endurance. Normal electrolytic capacitors would
overheat and explode. Somesort of cooling fan inside the project case may be a good choice.
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