T tama182 New Member Apr 5, 2006 #1 Hi, howcome in this power supply circuit the output voltage is taken off the emitter-ground, why not the supply-collector connections? https://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/supply2.htm
Hi, howcome in this power supply circuit the output voltage is taken off the emitter-ground, why not the supply-collector connections? https://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/supply2.htm
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Apr 5, 2006 #2 tama182 said: Hi, howcome in this power supply circuit the output voltage is taken off the emitter-ground, why not the supply-collector connections? https://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/supply2.htm Click to expand... Because the transistor is used as an emitter follower, it's a VERY common crude regulator circuit.
tama182 said: Hi, howcome in this power supply circuit the output voltage is taken off the emitter-ground, why not the supply-collector connections? https://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/supply2.htm Click to expand... Because the transistor is used as an emitter follower, it's a VERY common crude regulator circuit.