[Amps] Re: Step-start calculation

R.Measures r at somis.org
Sun Nov 21 17:50:52 EST 2004


Al -- For a SSB linear-amplifier PS, the choke must be resonated with a 
capacitor, so the rectifiers are typically driving c. 0.2uF of input-C. 
  This would probably make the inrush-I slightly higher than with a 
simple choke filter.

On Nov 21, 2004, at 1:11 PM, w5ca wrote:

> One situation I don't recall being discussed is a choke input filter.  
> It appears the "inrush"
> current to the rectifier/filter network should be greatly reduced by 
> the choke.??
>
> Al W5CARichard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org



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