[AMPS] Henry 2K2; glitch resistor in negative HV considerations

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On Wed, 12 May 1999 08:45:37 -0600 "Richard W. Ehrhorn"
<w4eto@rainbow.rmii.com> writes:

SNIP  


> With grounded-grid triodes we almost always apply positive bias to 
> the 
> cathode(s). A cheap, husky 1N5404 or similar diode, connected with 
> its 
> cathode to the cathode end of the resistor and its anode to ground, 
> does 
> the job of routing fault current to ground (and protecting cathodes 
> & bias 
> supplies) quite nicely.


IMO you want a diode that can handle the discharge current thru the
resistor and still survive.
Look at the Ameritron big amps and they all use a wimpy 1N4000 series
which goes up in smoke at the first opportunity.

A 1N54xx series is going in the right direction but I would suggest the
next step up, a 6A10 may be a better choice.  Remember, we want to be
able to absorb a problem until the primary fuse/breaker or HV fuse
reacts, not have it blow something in the protection chain.

Cheers...Norm


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