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Transformerless Power Supply

electronicecircuits, August 3, 2009August 20, 2023
transformerless power supply

Transformerless Power Supply Circuit

Transformers are indispensable in the field of electronics. But the need for a bulky and expensive component like a transformer can be eliminated in circuits involving low current chips, by utilising the circuit presented here.

In addition to being compact and versatile,this circuit is also low cost and capable of supplying almost any voltage ranging from 3 to 24 volts by selecting suitable component values.The Output is sufficiently regulated.

transformerless power supply circuit
Fig.1.  single polarity DC power supply

Fig. 1 shows a single polarity DC power supply.it utilises R1 as a series dropper.D1 rectifies the voltage obtained through R2, while D2  stabilises the output to the specified voltage.C1 filters the output.

PARTS LIST
R1100K
R2(see table) 10W
C1(see table) 25V
C20.22µF
D1IN4001
D2(see table) 250mW
DS1NEON LAMP

some ICs require a dual DC power supply.For this purpose, the circuit shown in Fig. 2 may be used.R1 drops the voltage . which in turn is rectified by D1. D2 stabilises the voltage and C2 filters it.The polarities of  D1, D2 and C1 are reversed to obtain a negative voltage.Neon lamp indicates the presence of the mains.

transformerless dual power supply circuit
Fig.2. Dual polarity DC power supply

Values of R2, C1, and D2 Depend on the output voltage required (see table)

Both circuits are capable of  providing 25mA current, They continue to provide the specified voltage even if the mains voltage varies from 195 to 270 volts. Suitable component selection table given here.

Component Selection Table
V OutR2D2C1
3V15K3V220µF
6V12K6.2V220µF
9V10K9V220µF
12V10K12V470µF
15V10K15V470µF
18V10K18V1000µF
24V8.2K24V1000µF

The circuit can be used with low current ICs.The circuit has been successfully tested with with ICs like UM3482, UM3484, UM66, UM3561, UM3562, NE555, LM741, LM748 and LM556.the circuit is capable of providing around 25 mA current.

The current supplying capability may be enhanced to about 40-50 mA by using a 5.6k, 2oW resistor as R2. However, this would require the use of at least a 1-watt zener diode.


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Comments (9)

  1. Lorren says:
    July 19, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Great article, thank you again for wtriing.

    Reply
  2. ahmad kassem says:
    March 8, 2012 at 2:34 am

    hello
    how can i modify the circuit to accept 380VAC and to deliver 0.5Amps

    Reply
  3. Mayank Shorey says:
    December 3, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Really big thanks for the second circuit mate. Would simulate it and would let you know the results. 🙂

    Reply
  4. yagneshbhatt says:
    January 4, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    i want to run 12v DC light bulb into ac 230v AC power supply .. which circuit i had to made for it? can u send me circuit diagram…?

    Reply
  5. Johny Radio says:
    November 17, 2013 at 10:23 am

    hi, is it possible to get an amp or more from a transformerless supply? -thx

    Reply
  6. pradeep says:
    February 12, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Hey dude,
    send me the circuit for 230 a/c input and 12 dc output with 1 amps current rating please send me the circuit asap..thanks in advance ….

    Reply
  7. Amnos says:
    August 13, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Hi! Thanks for the circuit.. by the way,how can i have a resistance of 12k ohms 10W if i have 2 12k ohms 5w resistors? thanks in advance.

    Reply
  8. mouli says:
    October 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    hey,
    i need ckt of 12V 1Amp, is it can modifiable to 1amp current output

    Reply
  9. sjaak says:
    December 30, 2014 at 1:02 am

    do not do this, it can easily kill you if you make a mistake when connecting N and L.

    Reply

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