How to build PSU with 12v/5v/3.3

mcasale

Joined Jul 18, 2011
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It would help if you gave more info about your application. How much current is required for each voltage? What are the tolerances for each supply?

Why is there a battery? Do you require survival during momentary brown outs?

The transformer selection is critical. It's output voltage will determine how much power each regulator dissipates under load.

Power supplies are NOT brain-dead simple designs to do.
 

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
18,224
I did one of these yesterday. Here's the basic layout. Just leave out the "5.1 kit".
Edit: This one uses a low dropout regulator. If you want to go old school, raise the transformer to 25.2 V center tapped (you can get 'em at Radio Shack).
We await more details from you.
 

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BMorse

Joined Sep 26, 2009
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A computer power supply will supply these and more.... plus it will only run you a few dollars :), spend less time and effort on the power supply and have more time to spend on projects to power off of it.
 
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