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Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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Author:Robert L. Boylestad
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### Zener-Transistor Voltage Regulator Circuit Explanation This diagram illustrates a Zener-Transistor voltage regulator circuit. The components and their connections are detailed as follows: **Components:** - **VS1**: 15V power supply - **R1**: Resistor with a resistance of 10 ohms - **Z1**: Zener diode, model 1N4745 - **VF1**: Voltage reference indicator (connected to the base of the transistor) - **T1**: NPN Transistor, model 2N3904 - **R3**: Resistor with a resistance of 100 ohms - **Vout**: Output voltage **Circuit Description:** 1. The circuit is powered by a 15V supply (VS1). 2. The current flows through the resistor R1 (10 ohms) to the anode of the Zener diode Z1 (1N4745). The Zener diode is used to maintain a stable reference voltage. 3. The cathode of the Zener diode is connected to the base of the transistor (T1 2N3904) through the voltage reference indicator (VF1). 4. The transistor acts as a current amplifier, where the small base current controls a larger collector-emitter current, stabilizing Vout across the load resistor R3 (100 ohms). 5. **Vout**: This is the regulated output voltage, determined by the Zener voltage and the properties of the transistor in use. This Zener-Transistor voltage regulator is designed to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in input voltage or load current, making it a critical component in creating stable power supplies for electronic devices.
Transcribed Image Text:### Zener-Transistor Voltage Regulator Circuit Explanation This diagram illustrates a Zener-Transistor voltage regulator circuit. The components and their connections are detailed as follows: **Components:** - **VS1**: 15V power supply - **R1**: Resistor with a resistance of 10 ohms - **Z1**: Zener diode, model 1N4745 - **VF1**: Voltage reference indicator (connected to the base of the transistor) - **T1**: NPN Transistor, model 2N3904 - **R3**: Resistor with a resistance of 100 ohms - **Vout**: Output voltage **Circuit Description:** 1. The circuit is powered by a 15V supply (VS1). 2. The current flows through the resistor R1 (10 ohms) to the anode of the Zener diode Z1 (1N4745). The Zener diode is used to maintain a stable reference voltage. 3. The cathode of the Zener diode is connected to the base of the transistor (T1 2N3904) through the voltage reference indicator (VF1). 4. The transistor acts as a current amplifier, where the small base current controls a larger collector-emitter current, stabilizing Vout across the load resistor R3 (100 ohms). 5. **Vout**: This is the regulated output voltage, determined by the Zener voltage and the properties of the transistor in use. This Zener-Transistor voltage regulator is designed to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in input voltage or load current, making it a critical component in creating stable power supplies for electronic devices.
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