Assignment title: Information
TASK 1: LO1.1
Evaluate the operation of the following different types of DC power supplies:
a) IC voltage regulator
b) Series transistor voltage regulator
c) Zener diode voltage regulator
d) Switched mode power supply
Opportunity for merit
Compile the different types of DC power supplies in a professional research report and use
Harvard Referencing to document your research. M1
Title page.
Contents page.
Introduction.
Separate sections for Amplifiers A, B, C and D.
Include additional research when explaining Parts A, B, C and D.
References and Bibliography.
Opportunity for distinction must be 600 words
Your conclusions for your report in Task 1 must show evidence of you generating your
own ideas and justified by further reading and research. You must discuss advantages
and disadvantages of applications and limitations of the different types of DC powers
supplies. D1 600 words
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TASK 2: LO1.2
You are required to design a 5V power supply based on the 7805 IC regulator. The input to
the supply should be low voltage from a step-down transformer. You will design the rectifier,
smoothing and regulator stages taking particular care of device ratings and heat sink
requirements. Use mutisim
Power Supply Specifications
5V Supply
Minimum Input Voltage (V RMS ) 8V
Maximum Input Voltage (V RMS ) 9V
Maximum Load Current 0.5A
Output Ripple Voltage < 0.5%
The characteristics of the regulator devices are given below:
Characteristic 7805
Maximum Output Current (A) 1A
Input Voltage Range (V) 7V – 25V
Ripple Rejection Ratio (dB) 70dB
Part 1
Produce a block diagram of the circuit for Task 2. Use multisim
Part 2
Produce a circuit diagram of the circuit for Task 2, justifying all component values and ratings.
Use mutisim
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Part 3
Build the circuit on a multisim and take measurements to calculate the following:
a) Line regulation
b) Load regulation
c) Ripple rejection ratio
d) Maximum load and short circuit currents
Opportunity for merit
For Task 2, you will need to present your