Voltage Regulator Kit

Description:

Explore the tradeoffs in electrical efficiency between linear and switching regulators, heat dissipation, and simple circuit design with this hand-on project. You’ll build a power supply circuit that provides two stable 5V outputs from a single input voltage (7-12V), such as the included 9V battery. This board combines both a linear regulator IC and a switching regulator IC, letting you compare their performance side by side. The linear regulator offers a simple, low-noise 5V output, while the switching regulator provides a more efficient 5V source for higher-current applications.

Ideal for students, hobbyists, and educators, this project is a practical way to learn about power regulation and supply design. This project is ideal for learning about simple circuits and leveling up your V-One skills.

Note: This circuit is also designed to work in series with other circuit boards. Check out the pulse generator project and the 99 decimal counter project that connect to this board.

What's included:

• 1× — Linear regulator IC
• 1× — Switching regulator IC
• 2× — Blue LED
• 2× — 330Ω resistors
• 2× — 0.1 µF capacitors
• 3× — 100 µF capacitors
• 1× — 330 µF capacitor
• 1× — Diode
• 1× — 330 µH inductor
• 6× — Wire connector
• 1× — Battery connector
• 1× — 9V battery
  

Resources:

Voltage regulator tutorial