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SIMULATION OF DC POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Soliman, Kim Andrew September 23,2021

Simulation of DC Power Supply Circuit

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Simulation of DC Power Supply Circuit

Course – Section : _ ECE20L-2 – E05

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Group Members : SOLIMAN, KIM ANDREW

Date : September 23,2021

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Course Instructor : ENGR. ERNESTO VERGARA JR.

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Let us use the LTSPICE to run simulations and determine the characteristics of linear dc power
supply circuit. Here is a link about ‘Getting Started with LTSPICE’:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-ltspice/all

Part 1: Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier

1.1 Using LTSPICE, connect the given full-wave bridge-type rectifier circuit.

Figure 1.1. Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier Circuit

1.2 Using transient simulation, plot the waveforms of: current along diode D1, current along diode D2,
current along diode D3, current along diode D4, and output voltage across resistor R1. Take the
snapshot and place them in Figure 1.2.

Figure 1.2. Operating waveforms of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier.

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1.3 In 1 to 2 sentences only, briefly describe the operation of full-wave bridge-type rectifier circuit.

To redress both half-patterns of a sine wave, the extension rectifier will utilize 4 diodes that is
associated together in a "connect" design. The optional twisting of the transformer is then associated on
one side of that connect design and the heap on the opposite side
Part 2: Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with Filter Capacitor

2.1 Using LTSPICE, connect the given full-wave bridge-type rectifier circuit with filter capacitor.

Figure 2.1. Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier Circuit with Filter Capacitor

2.2 Set C1 = 100 micro-Farad. Using transient simulation, plot the waveforms of: current along filter
capacitor C1, and output voltage across resistor R1. Take the snapshot and place them in Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.2. Operating waveforms of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with 100 uF Filter Capacitor.
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2.3 Set C1 = 10 micro-Farad. Run the transient simulation again. Plot the waveforms of: current along
filter capacitor C1, and output voltage across resistor R1. Take the snapshot and place in Figure 2.3.

Figure 2.3. Operating waveforms of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with 10 uF Filter Capacitor.

2.4 Set C1 = 1000 micro-Farad. Do another transient simulation. Plot the waveforms of: current along
filter capacitor C1, and output voltage across resistor R1. Take the snapshot and place in Figure 2.4.

Figure 2.4. Operating waveforms of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with 1000 uF Filter Capacitor.

2.5 In 1 to 2 sentences only, briefly describe the operation of filter capacitor in a power supply circuit.

Inside a filter circuit, the capacitor will be charged to the pinnacle corrected information voltage
when the information is at its positive piece. Then, at that point, the capacitor will start to release into
the heap when the information becomes negative.
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Part 3: Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with Filter Capacitor and Surge Resistor

3.1 Connect the full-wave bridge-type rectifier circuit with filter capacitor and surge resistor using the
LTSPICE tool.

Figure 3.1. Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier Circuit with Filter Capacitor and Surge Resistor.

3.2 Using transient simulation, plot the waveforms of: current along rectifier diode D1, current along filter
capacitor C1, and output voltage across resistor R1. Take the snapshot and place them in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2. Operation of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with Filter Capacitor and Surge Resistor.

3.3 Remove the surge resistor R1 in the circuit. Run the transient simulation again. Plot the waveforms
of: current along rectifier diode D1, current along filter capacitor C1, and output voltage across
resistor R1. Take the snapshot and place in Figure 3.3.
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Figure 3.3. Operation of Full-Wave Bridge-Type Rectifier with Filter and without Surge Resistor.

3.4 In 1 to 2 sentences only, briefly describe the operation of surge resistor in a power supply circuit.
A surge resistor is a resistor installed in a circuit to prevent a “surge” when conditions arise
where a surge might occur.

Part 4: Linear DC Power Supply

4.1 Connect the Linear DC Power Supply circuit with full-wave bridge-type rectifier (D1, D2, D3, D4), with
filter capacitor C1, with surge resistor R2, with bleeder resistor R1, and with voltage regulator (R3,
D5), in LTSPICE tool.

Figure 4.1. Linear DC Power Supply Circuit.

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4.2 Using transient simulation, plot the waveforms of: current along rectifier diode D1, current along filter
capacitor C1, voltage across bleeder resistor R1, current along series resistor R3, current along Zener
diode D5, and output voltage across load resistor R4. Take the snapshot and place them in Figure 4.2.

Figure 3.2. Operation of Linear DC Power Supply.

4.3 In 1 to 2 sentences only, briefly describe the operation of a linear power supply circuit.

A linear power supply commonly utilizes a huge transformer to drop voltage from an AC line to
a much lower AC voltage, and afterward utilizes a progression of rectifier hardware and
separating interaction to create an extremely perfect DC voltage.

NOTE: In case the part number of any component in the given schematic diagrams in Figure 1.1,
Figure 2.1, Figure 3.1, and Figure 4.1 is not available in LTSPICE tool, the student or group can use
other part number for the component.
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CONCLUSION

Full wave rectifier is a circuit plan that utilizes both half patterns of alternating current
(AC) and converts them to direct current (DC). Consequently, a full-wave rectifier is
substantially more effective (double+) than a half-wave rectifier. Full-wave rectifiers are
intended to react to both half-wave inputs, in contrast to the HW rectifier.
Notwithstanding, diodes in FW are as yet unchanged qualities and capacity as HW
rectifiers; the diodes are just associated in various polarities to respond to all the voltage
inputs. FW rectifiers make double the information recurrence making the yield voltage
much more effective in changing AC over to DC circuit. Full-wave rectifier discovers
utilizes in building steady dc voltage power supplies, particularly overall force supplies.

Then again, A channel capacitor is a channel circuit in which the primary component is a
capacitor associated in corresponding with the yield of the rectifier in a straight force supply. The
capacitor builds the DC voltage and diminishes the wave voltage parts of the yield. During the
positive half cycle supply, diodes D1 and D2 direct in series while diodes D3 and D4 are opposite
one-sided and the current courses through the heap. During the negative half pattern of the
stockpile, diodes D3 and D4 direct in series, yet diodes D1 and D2 switch "OFF" as they are
currently opposite one-sided. Additionally, a flood defender is associated between the rectifier
circuit and the capacitor channel circuit. At the point when a high current courses through the
circuit parts, it limits its impact during starting charging. It gives impedance during unnecessary
current stream. Ultimately, Linear force supply identifies with the DC-managed power supply
when the directing cylinder works in a straight state. It is a force transformation circuit and a
fundamental piece of the electronic framework. Its motivation is mostly to furnish the electronic
circuit with the force it needs.