[AMPS] Floating Ground

[Phil Clements]

Subject: [AMPS] Floating Ground


>
> Why floating ground (ground and negative separated between 50 ohm resistor)
> always use in modern HV Power Supply,

So that the plate  current meter can be placed in the  B- line
instead of running HV through it.
>
> And why in stand by mode, tube also biasing for cut off voltage, and why not
> cutting off cathode from negative..

Cutting the tube off during standby eliminates a lot of heat.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC



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