ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT

Basic Electronics for Computer Engineers

FINAL PROJECT : CPE0011L - VARIABLE DC POWER

COURSE CODE: CPE0011L Course Title: Fundamental of Electronic

Circuits

SECTION: TT066 GROUP: 1

SUBMITTED BY:

1. DOROTEO, James

2. ESTRADA, Christofer

3. FLORES, Allen

4. LACSAMANA, Carl

5. SIMON, Ivan Aron S.

SUBMITTED TO: Engr. Louie Francis Eusebio

 I. Objectives:
A. To design a variable DC Power Supply
B. To compute and identify components to be used for the required design.
II. Concept of the Project

A DC power supply converts the standard 120/220V or whatever your country uses, and
60 Hz AC voltage available at wall outlets into a constant dc voltage.Typically, a transformer
steps down the AC input line voltage to a lower ac voltage (though it can also step up when
higher voltages are required or there may be no transformer at all in rare instances. A
transformer alters AC voltages according to the primary-to-secondary turns ratio. When there
are more turns in the secondary than in the primary, the output voltage across the secondary
there will be less current and a higher secondary. If there are fewer turns in the secondary.
Compared to the primary, the secondary output voltage across it will be lower, and the current
will increase.

Afterwards, There is the Rectifier. There are two types of rectifiers available: half-wave
rectifiers and full-wave rectifiers. The rectifier converts the ac input voltage to a pulsating dc
voltage, also known as a rectified half-wave voltage.

Which will then pass through a filter (Capacitor). A comparatively smooth dc voltage is
produced by the filter, which removes variations in the rectified voltage.

To make sure a stable and constant output is produced, a regulator is used. Regulator
circuits are those that keep the DC voltage constant despite changes in the load or input line
voltage. Regulators range in complexity from simple integrated circuits to single semiconductor
devices. A circuit or other device connected to the power supply's output is called the load, and
it functions from the voltage and current of the power supply.

III. Components Used

3 1.4 kΩ
Resistors 1.9 kΩ
100 Ω

1 0-10 kΩ
Potentiometer

9
Jumper cables
 1 12V output
Transformer

4 0.7
Diode

1
LM317

3m
Awg 14 wire

48in
Awg 22 wire

1
Breadboard

9 1 9x 15CM

Capacitors 2 10uF
IV. Schematic Diagram - show theoretical and actual. Provide discussion and background
along with computed and theoretical values (DC and AC Analysis of each stage)
 V. Results - show pic of frequencies and provide comparison between theoretical and
actual. Provide picture proof.

VI. Data Observation

As seen in the produced output of the power supply which is 3.107V and 12.66V respectively, It
meets the desired output of the power supply which is 3-12V. With such a narrow deviation it
produces a higher precision result that deems this power supply successful. During one of the
tests, one of the resistors did not handle the voltage load which results in going ablaze and
having to stop prematurely. The oscilloscope confirms the data with a corresponding waveform
to each stage. Observations through an oscilloscope revealing a clean and stable DC output
waveform provide insights into the effectiveness of the circuit's filtering components. A stable
waveform is essential for the proper functioning of electronic devices connected to the power
supply.. The error comes from the estimated resistors, not the theoretical resistors for the lm317
which is 1.388kΩ and 1.944kΩ.

VII. Conclusion

In conclusion, in order to make a variable DC power supply, it requires knowledge of the

four main components of the power supply. The first is to use the transformer to scale down or
scale up the input voltage in the power supply. In this case, the transformer used has an output
voltage of 12 volts.It is then connected to a full-wave bridge-type rectifier in order to isolate
positive signals from the ac output of the transformer. Using a capacitor will smooth out the
wave because of its slow discharge, which makes up the filter stage. For the last part, the
regulator was used to further straighten the curve at a lower voltage.

The design and implementation of an AC to DC power supply for a voltage range of 3 to

12 volts have proven to be successful, providing a stable and reliable output within the recorded
range of 3.107V to 12.66V. The careful consideration of design parameters, component
selection, and circuit topology has ensured the desired flexibility and performance.

The recorded output range demonstrates the effectiveness of the design in meeting the
specified voltage requirements. The power supply's ability to consistently deliver power within
this range is crucial for accommodating a variety of electronic devices with different voltage
specifications. Moreover, the precision exhibited in maintaining the output voltage close to the
desired values highlights the accuracy and reliability of the design.

Throughout the design process, factors such as efficiency, thermal management, and
component tolerances were carefully addressed to optimize the overall performance of the
power supply. Robustness and stability were prioritized to ensure the power supply's resilience
to variations in input voltage and load conditions.

VIII. References (preferred reference: Boylestad, Floyd, Malvino)

Floyd, T. (2012). Electronic devices : Electron flow version.

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