[AMPS] HV rectifier for 4-400 amplifier

measures 2@vc.net
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 02:01:15 -0700


>
>Marv says:
>
>>No need.  Avalanche diodes are "self-protecting" against the effects
>>that required those parts.
>
>I would still recommend a fairly large MOV across the primary of the
>transformer to snub the worst spikes on the mains, but parallel resistors
>aren't needed.
>
With a capacitor DC filter, the worst spikes on the mains simply get 
rectified and stored in the capacitor.  With a choke filter, a MOV makes 
more sense.  

cheers

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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