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TLE – IA - EPAS

Quarter 4





(Week 4 – 5)














 ACTIVITY SHEET 1.1
DESIGNING AND PREPARING PCB OF AC-DC POWER SUPPLY

Directionss: Given the resources needed, the students will design and
prepare a PCB of AC-DC Power Supply individually by following the
procedures given. After the activity, the students output will be graded
through the given Performance Check.

Resources:

Electronic hand tools Materials
Soldering Iron Cleaning brush
Desoldering tool Soldering lead
Screwdriver (Flat/and Philip) Cleaning agent
Wire stripper/Utility knife Wires (Stranded/Solid )
Mini drill (with drill bit ) with adaptor Pre-design Printed Circuit Boards
(+12VDC supply) (PCB)-copper clad
Plier (Diagonal cutter/Long nose) Sand paper
Electronic equipment/instrument Metal polish and eraser
AC-DC power supply kit (1.5 – 12
High grade magnifying glass with lamp volts variable power supply)
Drawing instrument Pencil and paper
Analog multi tester (voltmeter/VOM) Permanent marker and ruler
Masking tape and cutter



















Schematic Diagram of AC/DC Power Supply
Note: The circuit with dotted lines is subject for PCB design.
2. Prepare a first draft for the arrangement of components considering the
given size of copper clad( 1”x2”).


Note: Actual size of the component should be adapted for component

arrangement and mounting. (Illustrations below are just a sample; you can
make your own layout of components.)












3. Interconnect each component based on the schematic diagram given.

Components Placement Guide


Note: Observe correct connections/ polarity in doing this.

3.1. Double-check the connection.

4. Finalize the arrangement/ orientation of
components. Interconnect the components for
the final design.





5. Trace the reverse side of the designed PCB by using a carbon paper and
mark it on the copper side of the clad board.

6. Use a high point permanent marker for
marking. Do the marking three times.
 7. Using masking tape, cover the entire copper
side and transfer the design on it. Cut the design
and leave the transferred design.

Note: Be careful not to shorten each line marking.



Characteristics of Good PCB Design – 4C’s

1. Clean. It should be clean so that the representation of the
schematic diagram is easy to mark and easy to troubleshoot.
2. Compressed. Reducing the size for space saving in chassis.
3. Creative in Design. There is a pattern or image when it is created.
4. Consistency in Component. The components should be well
arranged in group.

SELF- CHECK 1.1
Designing and Preparing PCB of AC-DC Power Supply

Directions: Read the criteria in the box and check the box if you performed
the item. A check is equivalent to one point.

Criteria Performed

1. A schematic diagram of the circuit is shown/prepared.

2. The components are arranged accordingly.

3. Each component is interconnected based on the schematic
diagram.
4. Traced/Transferred the design using permanent marker or
masking tape.
5. PCB design with the 4 C’s (clean, compressed, creative and
consistent) on the component side was produced?

5 Yes Remarks Excellent
4 Yes Remarks Very Satisfactory
3Yes Remarks Satisfactory
2 Yes Remarks Needs
1 Yes Remarks Improvement


Student’s Signature Date
Teacher’s Signature Date
 ACTIVITY SHEET 1.2
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ETCHING

Directionss: Given the resources needed, perform the procedure in PCB
Etching to produce a PCB of AC-DC power supply (rectifier circuit). The
students will perform individually. They will be guided by the
procedure/steps given in PCB etching. Observe safety at all times.
Students will be rated through Assessment Checklist 1.1.2. Each student
will be givwen 20 minutes. Etching could be done simultaneously.

Resources:
Before proceeding, the students should prepare the following:

Pre-design Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Piece of Cloth
Ferric Chloride Plastic Varnish
Plastic basin Lacquer Thinner
Popsicle sticks (2 pieces) Surgical Gloves
Old newspaper Knife or Cutter
Apron Goggles
Mask

Steps in PCB Etching

1. Prepare the necessary tools and materials needed in PCB etching.
2. Wear your apron, surgical gloves, goggles and mask in order to prevent
accidental splash of the solution on your clothes, eyes or on your skin. Make
sure the area is well ventilated because the chemicals will produce hazardous
fumes.
3. Pour the ferric chloride in the plastic basin.



Ferric Chloride


Plastic

4. Etch the PCB by immersing it in a basin filled with ferric chloride until
the uncovered part of the copper clad is totally etched.
PCB


5. After 10 - 15 minutes, check the PCB if all the parts needed to be

removed are totally etched (using the two popsicle sticks in hauling).
If there are still unnecessary copper, return it into the plastic basin
filled with ferric chloride and check it again after 3 – 5 minutes.
6. Haul the PCB from the plastic basin and wash with running water to
remove the remaining etching solution and other residues.
7. Dry PCB with a clean piece of cloth.
8. Pour a little amount of lacquer thinner on a clean dry piece of cloth
and wipe the markings of the permanent marker in the copper clad.
(Note: In doing this, you should still wear surgical gloves.)
9. Aided by bright light, inspect the PCB for possible hairline break or
short. If there is a hairline path between the copper conductors, cut it
by a knife or cutter. If there is a break between the copper conductors,
solder it.








10.Apply plastic varnish to the newly etched PCB to prevent corrosion or
rust, and let it dry for a couple of minutes.













Techniques in correcting PCB Hairline Break or Short

A. Hairline Break. It is an open copper foil in the Printed Circuit
Board. Most of the time, this is due to improper PCB designing or
 etching. To eliminate the hairline break, just place a hook up wire
and solder it.









B. Hairline Short in the PCB Conductor arises if the Printed
Circuit Board designing or etching is done improperly. To
eliminate the hairline short, cut it with a knife.












SELF-CHECK 1.2
PCB ETCHING

Directions: Rate yourself on how competently you have applied the skill in
PCB Etching using the criteria below by checking on the appropriate box
(points 1 to 5, 5 being the highest). Compute for the rating by dividing
each item by 5, multiply by 100. Average the rating of the six criteria to
get the final rating.


Points
Criteria Rating
5 4 3 2 1
Workmanship
Use of Tools
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
SPEED
House Keeping
 Finished Design
Total


Criteria Description
Followed the steps accordingly/ Less 1 point for
Workmanship
every missed procedure.
Used tools/ materials in right task/ Less 1 point for
Use of Tools every misused.
Use of Personal Used PPE during the whole activity/ Less 1 point for
Protective Equipment every forgotten instances
Finished within the time/ Less 1 point for every five
SPEED minutes delay
The workplace is clean before, during and after the
House Keeping
activity/ Less 1 point for every dirt observed
Neat and presentable output and / Less 1 point for
Finished Design
every unusual marks at the output

Rating System for Self- Check 1.2

Score Descriptive Grade
96-100 Excellent
86-95 Very good
81-85 Good
75-80 Fair
70-74 Poor

Student’s Signature Date
Teacher’s Signature Date


ACTIVITY SHEET 1.3
BORING ETCHED PCB OF AC/DC POWER SUPPLY

Directions: Given the resources needed, perform the operation/procedure in
boring the designed PCB of AC-DC power supply. Follow the procedure
and observe safety precautions at all times. The students will be graded
according to the output (finished product)using rubrics .

Resources:

• Tools and Materials
- Mini Drill
- PCB (designed and etched PCB of AC/DC power supply)
- Piece of wood
 - Mini Drill with power supply and bit(in proportion with
components terminal)
- Varnish
Procedure in Boring Etched PCB of AC/DC Power Supply

1. Mini Drill Setup
1.1 Loosen the chuck by using a precision screwdriver and
change the drill bit. This is done in a counter clockwise
movement.









1.2 Insert the drill bit 1mm diameter in size and attach it to
the chuck of the unit.
1.3 Turn the precision screwdriver clockwise to tighten the jaw
of the unit. Be sure that the drill bit is well secured on the
chuck.
1.4 Before inserting the 12 volts adaptor, you should turn off
the unit.

1.5 Test the rotation of the unit if it is well aligned. If not, align it
following steps no. 1 and 2.

2. How to Use a Mini Drill

To control the unit, hold the mini drill at the lower part and firmly
position your arm. Then with the mini drill held perpendicularly to your
work surface, lightly press downward to the holes to be drilled in the PCB
but be sure that the PCB has a piece of wood under it to avoid damaging
the table. With practice, you will be able to get the procedure correctly.

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3. Boring Procedure

1. Mark where the holes are to be drilled. This is to ensure proper
location of holes for the components terminal. Carefully mark
the holes to be drilled with a pointed object.













2. Using mini drill bore hole perpendicularly to the surface of the
PCB with arrow marking.
3. Clean the surface of the PCB and look for open line or short
circuit.
4. Apply varnish on the clad surface to prevent it from corrosion.


SELF-CHECK 1.3
BORING ETCHED PCB OF AC/DC POWER SUPPLY

Directionss: Rate yourself on how competent you have applied the skill in
Boring etched PCB using the criteria below by checking on the
appropriate box (points 1 to 5, 5 being the highest). Compute for the
rating by dividing each item by 5, multiply by 100. Average the rating of
the six criteria to get the final rating.


Points
Criteria Rating
5 4 3 2 1
Workmanship
Use of Tools
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
SPEED
House Keeping
Finished Design
Total

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 Criteria Description
Followed the steps accordingly/ Less 1 point for every
Workmanship missed procedure.
Used tools/ materials in right task/ Less 1 point for every
Use of Tools misused.
Use of Personal Used PPE during the whole activity/ Less 1 point for every
Protective Equipment forgotten instances
Finished within the time/ Less 1 point for every five
SPEED
minutes delay
The workplace is clean before, during and after the
House Keeping activity/ Less 1 point for every dirt observed
Neat and presentable output and / Less 1 point for every
Finished Design unusual marks at the output

Score Descriptive Grade

96-100 Excellent
86-95 Very good
81-85 Good
75-80 Fair
70-74 Poor

Student’s Signature Date
Teacher’s Signature Date

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