MitchElectronics
AC-DC Regulator
£3.99
20 items in stock
ACDC regulator that converts a low-voltage AC source to a 5V DC source using a full-wave rectifier and 7805 regulator. RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and perfect for beginners!
- Product Code
- ACDC
- Manufacturer
- MitchElectronics
- Manufacturer Part Number
- ACDC
- Category
- Blue Kits
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
RoHS: YesREACH: YesCE: YesUKCA: Yes
Overview
Product Description
Many circuits require a voltage supply that is constant and unchanging and such circuits would include radios, calculators, computers, monitors, phones, and even cars. Batteries are a good source of constant voltage but since they are usually limited in size, weight, and power capacity the mains electricity are often used. But this source of electricity is constantly changing as it is AC (alternating current), which is not suitable for DC (direct current) circuits. Therefore, an AC-DC converter is needed to convert the alternating current into a direct current! This kit will not only do this but will also regulate this converted DC source so that it outputs a smooth constant 5V which can be used to power many projects.
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Technical
Product Specifications
- Assembly
- Kit form
- Prebuilt
No
- PCB Dimensions
- 60mm x 31mm
- Mounting Holes
No
- Output Current
- 200mA Max
- Output Voltage
- 5V
- Battery Powered
No
- Component Count
- 18
- Battery Included
No
- Operating Voltage
- 7Vpp to 16Vpp AC in
- Operating Frequency
- AC Input up to 1KHz
In the box
Included With This Product
| Name | Quantity | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 100nF Capacitors | 2 | C1, C4 |
| 100uF Capacitor | 1 | C3 |
| 470uF Capacitor | 1 | C2 |
| 1N5817 | 6 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 7805 | 1 | U1 |
| Red Wire | 1 | 5V |
| Green Wire | 2 | AC IN |
| Black Wire | 1 | 0V |
| AC DC PCB | 1 | — |
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Applications
- The AC-DC Regulator Kit is highly ideal for teaching students about AC rectification at low voltages. The use of a regulator, capacitors, and rectifier show all stages of a basic power supply while the low component count allows for the kit to be constructed in under an hour. The kit is also useful in converting AC power from small motors into a DC source for experimentation with power generation as well as the rectification of AC voltages after being stepped down by a transformer. If a battery requires stepping down then the 5V source kit should be chosen instead. If a dual-rail supply is required from a single supply then the Simple Power Supply should be chosen instead.
- Education and training – Useful for teaching AC rectification, bridge rectifiers and smoothing capacitors, while providing practical experience with through-hole soldering, component identification and PCB assembly.
- Project integration – Suitable for projects such as Low-Voltage AC Supply Experiment, Power-Supply Ripple Demonstrator, Regulated Project Supply, and other designs where the following function is useful: Low-voltage AC-to-DC rectifier and regulator kit for learning power conversion, smoothing and voltage regulation
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Notes
- Electrical specifications are nominal and may vary with component tolerances, supply voltage, load and operating conditions.
- The product is supplied in kit form and requires soldering and assembly before use.
- Check component values and observe the polarity or orientation of ICs, diodes, LEDs, transistors and electrolytic capacitors before applying power.