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Power transformer for DRD amp [message #31133] Tue, 31 May 2005 21:48 Go to next message
Forty2wo is currently offline  Forty2wo
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I have been side tracked, with all of the nice spring weather we have had here in Pa.

The DRD as Jack Elliano shows it calls for 700V B+. It can be as low as about 550V and still have room to direct couple, so that is something to keep in mind.

To get 700V With a standard full wave rectfier will require about 1100VAC ! 550-0-550. This is doable especially if we use damper diodes but it means haveing a custom transformer made.

On the other hand, If we use a full wave bridge, solid state or hybred. We can get the necessary voltage with a standard 750V (375-0-375), 800V (400-0-400) and a choke input filter. I am kind of likeing this idea as these transformers are pretty thick on the ground, from the likes of Hammond, One Electron, Angela and just about everyone else. You might have a pair in stock, or can be recycled from an old project. (I know I do)

The next consideration is what we need for filaments. First off for this amp I am going to uas DC, or some sort of current reg for the 300b. The best I have been able to get with AC is about 5-6mv of noise. not too bad but I want better. This means at least one secondary at ~1.5A,6.3VAC , maybe more.

Re: Power transformer for DRD amp [message #31136 is a reply to message #31133] Fri, 03 June 2005 13:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Damir is currently offline  Damir
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Using "normal", lower voltage and ready available PT is a good thing... especially when you (me, in fact must wait custom PT for months.
IMO - hibrid bridge PS is a good idea, with small value input cap (say
Almost forgot... [message #31137 is a reply to message #31136] Fri, 03 June 2005 23:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Damir is currently offline  Damir
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If you`ll use 800V transformer, you`ll need (at least) 1200V diodes and first cap (Utr*1,4142).
Lot of simulations are in order first, I think

PIV [message #31139 is a reply to message #31137] Sat, 04 June 2005 07:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey-Hey!!!,
One of the neat things about the Si + Vacuum diode bridge is that the Si diodes increase PIV as you put them in series. So two SF4007( the fast/soft recovery version of the 1N4007 )get you a 2kV inverse voltage rating at 1A.

Two damper diodes, 6AX4 for example for the forward facing/positive voltage at the cathodes pair will do the trick nicely.

The direct coupled DH amp will put the filament winding at considerable voltage, use caution when selecting the TX for this job. Most do have adequate ratings.

To the PSUD simulator!
regards,
Douglas

Thanks for the input [message #31145 is a reply to message #31139] Sat, 04 June 2005 20:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Forty2wo is currently offline  Forty2wo
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Yea, must beware of the 1000v "wall". I am looking at a copule of transformers that will allow some flexibility as to output voltage. I would like to keep the number of transformers to a minimim. This has to fit on a cake pan after all
I am going to breadboard with some 1200v fast ss diodes I have on hand and see were that takes me. The damper diode filiments are current hogs and need 6.3v. there do not seem to be many 5v recifers that can take 1000+ PIV, there's GZ37 but a bit spendy
Might be time to try running 6.3v tubes at 5v.

Pardon the spelling and grammar, a long few days...John


Wall Drug [message #31148 is a reply to message #31145] Sun, 05 June 2005 05:34 Go to previous message
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with silicon PN junction diodes, putting them in series gives you a PIV which is the sum of the individual PIV's. SiC is not the same,
regards,
Dogulas

hope you got some sleep

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