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Note
- The live wire of domestic circuits is usually red and is at high voltage.
- The neutral wire is black and has voltage close to that of the ground.
- The potential difference between these two wires in India is about 220 V.
- The earth or ground wire provides safety against faults and current leaks.
- Earth pin is longer to ensure earth connection happens first while connecting and last while disconnecting any devices.
1. What is AC (Alternating Current)?
- AC (Alternating Current) is the type of electricity commonly used in homes and buildings.
- The voltage alternates direction (50 or 60 times per second — 50Hz or 60Hz).
- It powers appliances, lights, outlets, etc.
2. The Three Main Wires in an AC Circuit
🔴 Live (Hot) Wire
- Carries voltage from the power source (e.g., 120V or 220V).
- Dangerous – touching it can result in electric shock.
- Color: Often black or brown (varies by country).
🔵 Neutral Wire
- Returns current back to the power source to complete the circuit.
- Usually near 0V, but can still be hazardous.
- Color: Often white or blue.
🟢 Ground (Earth) Wire
- Safety wire, doesn't carry current under normal conditions.
- Connected to the earth – redirects electricity safely during a fault.
- Color: Usually green or green/yellow striped.
3. How They Work Together (Water Analogy)
| Water System | Electrical System |
|---|---|
| Water source | 🔴 Live wire (carries power) |
| Drain pipe | 🔵 Neutral wire (returns current) |
| Overflow pipe | 🟢 Ground wire (emergency path) |
⚠️ Safety Notes
- Only Live wire carries full voltage.
- Neutral may still be dangerous if wiring is faulty.
- Ground is for safety and should not be live.
- Never touch wires unless the power is off and you are trained.
✅ Use a multimeter to test wiring safely, and always follow local electrical codes and safety standards.
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DK112
- DESCRIPTION
The DK112 is specially design for low power switch mode control, it is widely use in small household electrical appliances.
APPLICATIONS
- Battery charger ·DVD/VCD power supply
- Power AC/DC adapters ·Air conditioner power supply
- STB power supply ·AC/DC LED driver applications
Electromagnetic oven power supply ·TV/Monitor power supply
MAIN FEATURES
- · 85V—265V wide range AC power input.
- · 65KHz Oscillation Frequency.
- · Double chip design with Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) to save cost.
- · Large scale MOS digital circuit design with E class BJT driving, so that to enhance its High Voltage Resistance capability.
- · Self-power supply design, no need for additional IC to supply the electricity.
- · Internal integrated constant high voltage current driving circuit, no need for additional resistance.
- · Over current, Over loading, Over temperature, Over voltage, Output short circuit and photo-coupler Failure Protection.
- · Internal Ramp Compensation circuit to keep the stability of the circuit in low voltage and high power condition.
- · Internal PMW oscillation circuit with Frequency jittering control to keep EMC characteristics.
- · Internal Frequency Conversion. Frequency-down in low load condition, comply with the Europe Standard (stand power<0.3W), also reduce the output voltage ripple.
- · Ramp current drive circuit included to reduce IC power loss and raise circuit efficiency.
- · 4KV Anti-Static ESD test.
