mike kendall wrote:
> Hello all,
> I already had some schematics and .PDF for this item before the article
> came out but here goes.
> OK, I haven't even finished reading it yet but this is the article that
> everyone has been waiting to come out. It is a 1.5KW linear using two MOSFET
> devices from MICROSEMI (formerly APT). The ONLY problem I can find with this
> unit is long wait times for the MOSFET devices (I've been quoted 3-4 month
> lead time from some of MICROSEMI's vendors that are willing to stock it) and
> they are pricey at over $200each.
> I have been working on all the piece parts for over a month and have
> actually found another company making medium voltage devices suitable for
> broadband HF applications. I may be going with the other company as they are
> not giving me the long lead time run around and their components are
> noticeably cheaper and have the same voltage requirement of 100volts on the
> Vdd.
> I think that MICROSEMI would sell alot of these devices if they would be
> willing to take the approach that GIGAVAC does with their vacuum relays.
> With GIGAVAC, if you are a ham and use a credit card that has the same
> billing name as the amateur radio operator callsign you may purchase a
> limited amount of devices (5) per year. MICROSEMI formerly did not want to
> deal this way and I am well into building a linear with no "engine" or RF
> components. This is what got me looking for the alternative source and I
> have found one.
Can you tell us who the other company is?
Steve
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