SCELBI O-scope Opamp Power Supply

Here is a view of my version of the SCELBI O-scope Opamp Power Supply test setup. AC power is not connected in this photo, but would be connected to the transformer during the actual test.

Opamp Power Supply

Opamp Power Supply

I’m using a Triad VPL28-180 transformer and 1N4002 diodes. I found the diodes in my spare parts stash. The first smoothing capacitor is rated at 100uf/50 Volts. The +18 and -18 supplies have 470uF/25 volt smoothing capacitors. The latter are probably overkill, but it’s what I could find in my spare parts stash. The resistors are rated at 120 ohm, 1/4 watts. The zener diodes are the BZX79C18 that I mentioned in a previous post.

After hooking up to the analog board, the voltages are within a volt of +/- 18, with no measurable ripple. Transformer output is a little higher than with the original transformer that I tested with, but not enough to be of concern. Zener shunt current is OK, so I’ll just move this set up into the enclosure, without changing any components.