Hello! I jut wanted a quick verification regarding a small concept I seem to have confused.
I am building a DC power supply and I have attached the basic schematic. Its the traditional power supply: AC to DC rectification, smoothing cap etc.
My question is:
Is this power supply, a floating power supply?
I seem to be unclear becaz according to the definition, I dont have a earth return (ground) for my power supply. That is partially becaz my transformer is not center-tapped. Therefore, all I have is a positive DC supply and with a common return to complete the circuit. There is no actual ground present in my design then, is there?
I am building a DC power supply and I have attached the basic schematic. Its the traditional power supply: AC to DC rectification, smoothing cap etc.
My question is:
Is this power supply, a floating power supply?
I seem to be unclear becaz according to the definition, I dont have a earth return (ground) for my power supply. That is partially becaz my transformer is not center-tapped. Therefore, all I have is a positive DC supply and with a common return to complete the circuit. There is no actual ground present in my design then, is there?
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