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Re: [Amps] Why a voltage doubler ?

To: Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Why a voltage doubler ?
From: MU 4CX250B <4cx250b@miamioh.edu>
Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 11:37:47 -0400
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Simpler, cheaper transformer (no CT required, fewer turns), two diodes
instead of four. Normally requires series,  electrolytic caps, instead
of single oil cap.

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> On May 13, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com> wrote:
>
> Why did early amplifiers use voltage doublers rather than twice the secondary 
> turns and a full wave bridge?
>
> - Paul
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