Power supply
Introduction
• Power supply convert alternating current to the direct (DC)
current mainly convert 110-240v AC
• Three types of power supply:
– Linear power supply
– Switched mode (SMPS
– Uninterrupted (UPS)
– power SMPS stands for Switch Mode Power Supply.
• This receives 230V AC and translates it into different DC levels
such as +5V, -5V, +12V, -12V.
Linear power supply
• Linear power supply: transformer is used to convert voltage.
• Transformer convert the line AC voltage to a smaller peak
voltage
• Rectifies AC signal produces large waveforms , capacitor filter is
used filter the rectified wave which contain small pulses (ripple).
Linear power supply
• Depend on requirements regulator adjust the output voltage
• Good line and load regulation lower output voltage ripples.
Linear power supply
Operation
• The power supplies used in computers are switched
mode power supplies.
• The primary power received from AC mains is
rectified and filtered as high-voltage DC.
SMPS
SMPS
• Switched mode : electronic power supply with switching
regulator.
• power SMPS stands for Switch Mode Power Supply.
– This receives 230V AC and translates it into different DC
levels such as +5V, -5V, +12V, -12V.
• it is switched to a high frequency approximately 10 to 100 KHz
by a bipolar transistor and fed to the primary side (P) of a step-
down transformer.
• Uses feedback mechanism
SMPS schematic diagram
SMPS working
• Convert AC to DC voltage with rectifier
• Which is unregulated DC voltage sent it to filter
• Inverter convert DC to AC with help of power oscillator.
• Output transformer inverts AC voltage up to down to the
required output level.
• Output rectifier and filter : AC output from transformer is
rectified.
• For lower voltage uses silicon/schottky diodes used and
smoothing the rectified output by using filter.
SMPS working
This reduces the amount of the voltage passed through
the transformer.
• So the output voltage will be maintained normally.
• Then it is sent to the output of the power supply.
• A sample of this output is sent back as feedback signal
for regulation.
AT and ATX power supply
PC using XT, AT,babyAT and LPX form factor uses
switch to turn on the computer.
Newer versions of motherboard send signals
through motherboard to power supply.
– AT
– ATX/NLX
AT type SMPS
Front side power connector to SMPS
AT style SMPS provides DC output on two 6-pin
connectors(carries DC power to motherboard) and two 4-pin
connectors
Power good flag is set
output voltage stable
AT type SMPS
ATX/NLX type SMPS
Doesn't connect directly to power button
It uses five DC voltage ,20 pin connector.
– PS-ON: when it is low SMPS is ON or else OFF.
– 5VSB:supplies power supply to circuits
– PW-OK:power good signal.
Front side power connector to SMPS
AT style SMPS provides DC output on two 6-pin
connectors(carries DC power to motherboard) and two 4-pin
connectors
ATX/NLX type SMPS
Power Supply Characteristic
Wattage: The total, maximum output of the power supply in
watts,Typical power ranges are from 200W to 500W.
Efficiency :
Efficiency=Useful Power Output / Total Electrical
Power Consume.
Regulation : The ability of a SMPS to maintain an output voltage
within specified limits under varying of input voltage.
Power Supply Characteristic
Ripple : Also called AC Ripple or Periodic and Random
Deviation(PARD) or simply Noise the Power Supply of course
produces DC outputs from AC input.
Load Regulation: Sometimes called voltage load regulation. This
specification refers to the ability of the power supply to control
the output voltage level
Line Regulation: The complement of load regulation, this
parameter describes the ability of the power supply to control its
output levels
Power Supply problems
Blackouts: it is complete loss of electric power where voltage
and current drop to 0,usually caused by physical interruption in
the power line due to accidental damage by a person or act of
nature, loss of AC will invariably shutdown the computer,loss of
data, reduction productivity, corrupt file structure and damage
files.
ATX/NLX type SMPS
Power Supply problems
Blackouts: it is complete loss of electric power where voltage and current
drop to 0,usually caused by physical interruption in the power line due to
accidental damage by a person or act of nature, loss of AC will invariably
shutdown the computer,loss of data, reduction productivity, corrupt file
structure and damage files.
Brownouts (Sag): The under voltage condition The high load items like air
conditioners, welding machine, motor etc draw to much current that the AC
voltage level drops.
power supply will fall out which resulting in intermittent system operation.
file may be lost or corrupted on the hard drive.
Power Supply problems
Surge: small over voltage conditions that take place over relatively long
periods and regulate power to a desired level excess energy must be switched
(in SMPS).
Spikes: A spike is a large over voltage condition that occurs in the
milliseconds. high energy switches can cause spikes on the AC line. Example
equipment like drill machine, grinders, welding equipment etc. can produce
power spikes.
Symptoms Supply problems
1. Flickering Lights, 2. Premature Component Failure, 3. Hard Drive Crashes, 4.
The PC stalls, crashes, or reboots for no apparent reason.5. You suffer chronic or
frequent hard drive failures or file access problems.
6. The CMOS RAM or modem NVRAM periodically looses its contents or
becomes corrupted.
7. The PC behaves erratically when other high-energy devices are turned on.
8. The modem regularly looses its connection, or fails data transfers.
9. The monitor display flickers or waves.
Protection Devices
To run a computer system properly requires a steady power supply with clean
and noise free power.
Protection Devices
Surge Suppressor: simple and relatively inexpensive devices, designed to
absorb high-voltage transients produced by lightning and other high-energy
equipment.
Device inserted in AC to avoid spikes.
Avoids peak AC voltage.
Protection is accomplished by clamping (or shunting) voltages above a certain
level (usually above 200 volts).
Metal oxide varistor, or MOV, diverts the extra voltage.
Circuit Breaker:Its purpose was to protect lighting circuit wiring from
accidental short-circuits and overloads.
Protection Devices
Circuit Breaker:Its purpose was to protect lighting circuit wiring from
accidental short-circuits and overloads.
CB can be reset to function normal.
Protection Devices
Circuit Breaker:
1.actuator lever: trip/reset
2 actuator mechanism
3.Contacts:allow current
6 calibration screw:
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
An UPS provides a back up power supply when there is a power failure from
AC mains.
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
On-line UPS.
