
The 13.8v power supply Circuit Diagrams shown below are based on a type 723 voltage regulator because it is reliable, widely available and cheaper than many of the latest high-power (>1.5 A) three-terminal voltage regulators.

The 13.8v power supply Circuit Diagrams shown below are based on a type 723 voltage regulator because it is reliable, widely available and cheaper than many of the latest high-power (>1.5 A) three-terminal voltage regulators.

The circuit described offers an alternative to using a series resistor for voltage dropping, utilizing a series capacitor and bridge rectifier. While there are limitations in terms of only utilizing one half-cycle of the mains waveform, the clever use of a zener diode allows for more efficient rectification.

Transformerless Symmetrical Power Supply circuit which gives both polarity (positive and negative) zener regulated output voltages

In this article, we will discuss a 12V variable power supply circuit diagram using 2N3055, BC547, and BC557 transistors. These transistors, along with a 15V zener diode, play a crucial role in regulating the output voltage and current of the power supply.