This simple power supply, which is equivalent to 2 AAA or AA batteries, was found in an Elektor from the 90's. The transformer has a 4.5 V secondary with a current of 50 mA or more.
We found this circuit in a Popular Electronics of the 90s. The circuit still uses light bulbs, but...
This circuit is from Linear Technology 2005 documentation. The circuit is based on company...
The integrated circuit used in this power supply is no longer very common in power supplies today....