[AMPS] equalizing resistors/caps on small HV power supply??

[Jeff Weinberg W8CQ]

Hi Mark,
Well, today's modern diodes are pretty reliable and equalizing resistors
and/or capacitors.  To use them would still be OK, but no real need with
today's parts.

Just my $0.02 worth.

Regards,
Jeff  W8CQ
Indianapolis, IN
w8cq@ori.net
http://www.ori.net/w8cq

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark D. Fain <110773.133@compuserve.com>
To: amps <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 1999 6:00 PM
Subject: [AMPS] equalizing resistors/caps on small HV power supply??


>
> I need to build a small HV supply that will give about 1200 vdc @ 200 mA.
> I found several older designs that use 3 discrete diodes in each leg of
the
> F.W. bridge, but didn't include any equalizing resistors/caps across them.
> All of the newer designs seem to include the equalizing componets  but are
> also designed for much higher voltages and currents.  Does a small supply
> such as mine need them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark KC8EYZ
>
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