Electronics Fundamentals/Electronic Converter

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AC - DC Converter

AC - DC Converter is an electronics device build from Transformer, Rectifier , Filter and Regulator that has the capability to convert alternating AC volatge into directing DC voltage

Configuration

Transformer

Transformer that takes 120v 60Hz AC voltage and step down to 12v 60Hz AC with turn ration 1:10

Rectifier

Rectifier consists of 4 diodes connected in bridge used to convert AC voltage into unidirectional AC voltage

Filter

Large Electrolytic capacitor is used to filter out ripple wave form

Regulator

A regulator consists of a resitor and a zener diode to regulate output level at 12v DC

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