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Re: [Amps] Zener diode for TL922

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Zener diode for TL922
From: Steve Thompson <g8gsq@eltac.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:45:14 +0100
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Bryan Swadener wrote:
> Aron 4X1FQ wrote:
> 
>> HI,
>> Looking for 7,5 v zener 10w  diode for TL922.
>> wonder where i can buy them.
>> Thanks,
>> Aron 4X1FQ.
> 
> Hi Aron,
> Mouser (http://www.mouser.com/) shows them in stock in
> two forms -- "normal" and "reverse polarity" (1N2971B
> and 1N2971BR).  However, while you'll pay
> approximately $5 USD for the part, you'll pay a
> minimum of $38 USD for shipping.  If you can't find a
> 1N2971 in your country, you may want to just use a
> stack of silicon rectifiers instead.  The advantage is
> that you will be able to select the number of
> rectifiers to set the zero signal plate current to
> your liking.  Another technique for adjustable bias is
> shown here: http://bias.gs35b.com/ -- I used it in my
> Heathkit SB-220.
You could also look at information about the triode control board 
designed by G3SEK - http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/ and also see 
the addendum at the end of http://www.landfall.net/Radio/8877-1.htm
for other alternatives to a high power zener.

Steve
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