[AMPS] Solid State amps

[Bill Turner]

On Sat, 29 Mar 1997 18:42:16 EST, km1h@juno.com wrote:
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>I fail to understand the reasoning behind archaic linear LV supplies. The
>technology  is mature and parts readily available to build 28 or 50V
>switching supplies that are only a tiny premium over a well built linear
>of equal ratings.  
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Switching supplies are great when they work right, but I'm always
reminded of a comment someone made when they were first coming out:

"A switching power supply is always one microsecond away from
disaster".

There's still a kernel of truth in there.

73, Bill W7TI
wrt@eskimo.com

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