EEVblog No Script, No Fear, All Opinion
Dave takes you step-by-step through designing a DC-DC converter using the venerable MC34063. And then he build it and checks the performance. An online calculator is here: http://dics.voicecontrol.ro/tutorials/mc34063/ Podcast: Download
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EEVblog #102 – DIY Constant Current Dummy Load for Power Supply and Battery Testing
Dave grabs a few junkbox parts and builds a useful constant current load for switch mode power supply, battery testing, and other applications. Podcast: Download
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EEVblog #95 – Linear Regulators, Closed Loops, Simulations, & Brand Shenanigans
A bit of a follow-on from the linear regular episode. Dave dances with a simple linear closed loop circuit he built, and bodges it up in LTspice to get a remarkably consistent result. Not really a tutorial, just a few random tidbits. Podcast: Download
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EEVblog #90 – Linear and LDO regulators and Switch Mode Power Supply Tutorial
Just how different are linear, LDO and switching buck voltage regulators? You might be surprised! It’s tutorial time. NOTE: There are many different methods of SMPS control, this is just one of the simple ones, go investigate! Podcast: Download
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EEVblog #30 – Jaycar Bench Lab Power Supply Review
Dave checks out an el-cheapo Jaycar lab power supply. What do you get for 150 bucks? (Something went horribly wrong with the camcorder and the end summary didn’t get recorded, oops. It gets a thumbs sideways. Would have been better if it had better resolution on the adjustments, no overshoot, …
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