Eoc 2 - Linear DC Power Supply - Q - Jun 2016

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DJM 2032 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM


END OF CHAPTER 2 LINEAR DC POWER SUPPLY
Answer all questions
1. Explain the advantages of Linear DC power Supply compared to dry cells
battery. [CLO 1; C2]
(3 marks)
2. There are FIVE (5) stages needed to convert the AC voltage to DC voltage;
i.
Draw and label the DC power supply block diagram
[CLO 1; C1]
(5 marks)
ii.
Sketch the output waveform for each block diagram
[CLO 1; C3]
(5 marks)
iii.
Explain the function of each block diagram
[CLO
1;
C2]
(5 marks)
3. Explain the factors that can determine whether the transformer is a step-up
or step-down.
[CLO 1; C2]
(2 marks)
4. A transformer has a winding ratio of 6 : 1, with a supply voltage of 240V,
50Hz.
i.
Determine the type of transformer.
[CLO
1;
C2]
(1 marks)
ii.
Calculate the secondary voltage.
[CLO
1;
C2]
(3 marks)
5. State TWO (2) differences between full wave rectifier and bridge rectifier.
[CLO 1; C1]
(4 marks)
6. Refer to bridge rectifier circuit below;

i.
ii.
iii.

Explain the operation of the circuit at the positive and negative input
cycle. [CLO 1; C2]
(4 marks)
Draw the output waveform
[CLO 1; C4]
(3 marks)
Determine the output if diode D2 is connected in reversed polarity [CLO
1; C4]
(3 marks)

7. Based on the output waveform for the capacitor filter, determine the
expected outcome if the value of capacitor filter circuit is changed from
C1=0.1F to C2=1F.
[CLO 1; C4]
(4 marks)
8. Sketch a complete power supply circuit that includes the following :
[CLO
1; C3]
i.
Full wave rectifier circuit
ii.
RC filter circuit
iii.
Voltage divider circuit with 12V, 9V and 5V
iv.
Transformer
v.
Zener regulator circuit
(10 marks)

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