Caution
This project was initiated in 2021 when my skills were more limited. As a result, there might be areas for improvement. I occasionally enhance both the performance and readability of project files for better understanding.
- Homemade linear power supply capable of delivering up to 250W (0-28V, 0.01-10A)
- Features adjustable voltage and current limit, controlled by 10-turn potentiometers.
- Incorporates an on/off switch for convenient power control.
- Utilizes a relay transformer-tab switching circuit to minimize power losses by reducing the voltage differential across the linear regulator.
- Enhanced heat dissipation through a temperature-controlled fan cooling the heatsink.
Important
I changed the Q1 transistor from IRF9530 (P-MOSFET) to BD912 (PNP-BJT) to gratly improve the stability of this power supply and completely eliminate oscillations in the constant current mode. (Their pinouts match, so it is a drop in replacement)
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After performing some simulations in LTspice, I figured out that simply changing the Q1 MOSFET to a BJT greatly improved the output response to input step:Before (with MOSFET):
After (with BJT):
(The bode plot also looks better)
Output voltage waveforms before changing Q1 to a BJT can be found in measurements.pdf
I used this 12 300VA transformer, which I sligtly modified. The secondary winding consisted of 4 wires connected in parallel. I split them in 2 and connected in series, getting 24V with a center tap). Last but not least I added another winding of around 8V.
I used an old graphics card's heatsink for cooling.
It was based on SN1534 power supply, its schematics can be found there as well.
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