Rizal Technological University

Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City

College of Engineering and Industrial Technology
Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering

AC/DC CONVERTER DUAL POWER SUPPLY

Submitted by:

CARA, ELAINE N.
CATULAY, SHANE KRYSTAL B.
CHUA, KATHLYN AUDREY R.
CRESENCIA, LAICA ALETH M.

CEIT-29-901E (Group 3)

MH/ 10:30-12:30P

Submitted to:

ENGR. ODILON YANGCO

OBJECTIVE OF THIS WORK

The objective of this project is to propose and analyse a new AC/DC converter

with output ranging from 1 Ampere to 3 Ampere and enhance the circuit to produce an

output ranging from 5A to 10A and an output voltage of 15 VDC.

THEORY

AC to DC converters are electrical circuits that can transform alternating current

(AC) input into a direct current (DC) output. They are used in power electronic

applications where the power input a 60 Hz sine-wave AC voltage that requires power

conversion for a DC output.

AC to DC converters use rectifiers to turn AC input into DC output, regulators to

adjust the voltage level, and reservoir capacitors to smooth the pulsating DC.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Initial: 1A, +15V, -15V Target: 15V, 6A (3A, 3A)

MATERIALS:

 Transformer

 1N4005 (4 pcs)

 1N4370A (2 pcs)

 4.7kΩ, 1W (2 pcs)

 [500 Ω ,220Ω ,330Ω, 470Ω, 100 Ω ] 1W

 3300µF, 470µF

 TIP122 (4 pcs)

 Lamp 15V 15W

WORK STATUS

1. Simulation

The proposed circuit for AC to DC Converter Power Supply is simulated

on the Multisim. The purpose of this is to know the expected output voltage and

current.
2. Select a Transformer

The transformer is a static device that transfers electrical energy from the

primary winding to the secondary winding without affecting the frequency. It is

used to step-up or step-down the ac voltage level and isolates the remainder of

the electronic system from the AC power.

The primary winding of the transformer is connected to an AC voltage

source that produces alternating current while the secondary is connected to a

load. The primary and secondary windings are not physically connected to each

other but due to electromagnetic induction following Faraday's law, there is an

induced voltage in the secondary winding.

3. Rectifier

The rectifier is a device used to change the AC power into pulsating DC.

The basic rectifier is the diode. This diode is a unidirectional device that

operates as rectifier in the forward direction. Full-wave rectification converts both

polarities of the input waveform to pulsating DC (direct current), and yields a

higher average output voltage. Two diodes and a center tapped transformer, or

four diodes in a bridge configuration and any AC source (including a transformer

without center tap), are needed.

4. Filter Capacitor

The filter of the power supply is used to keep the ripple component from

appearing in the output. It is designed to convert pulsating DC from rectifier

 circuits into a suitably smooth DC level. The filter circuit is used for smoothing

out the AC variations (ripple) from the rectified voltage.

5. Voltage Regulator

A voltage regulator is designed to provide a very steady or well regulated

DC output. It is always ideal to have a steady output voltage so that the load will

operate properly. The output level is maintained regardless of the variation of the

input voltage.

6. Breadboard

The circuit is then constructed on a breadboard for actual measurements

and troubleshooting.

7. Soldering

The components were placed on the PCB for soldering purposes.

8. Testing

The actual constructed circuit was tested to know if it is working and to

check if the actual output measurements are correct.

9. Chassis

For a more presentable work, the finish product is set on an acrylic fiber.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1N4005
1N4370A

TIP122