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Model 38 Power supply
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If using zeners I would use zeners with a wide range Iz. They should withstand the power equal Iz-max times Uz at about 14-15mA.

Then I would put two in them that are 68V in series, and in addition serialize a 3V and 7V zeners. Reference the point where the two connect to the lower 68V zener as a GND.

You will need a separate power source for 2V filaments. Could try AC, but filtered DC is cleaner.

Why 15mA?

Your B+ battery drain is 8-12mA and you need the zeners to withstand this current without load. The zeners should preferably still stabilize at about 2-3mA of current, which will be the case when the load is connected.

However Zeners are bad regulators to power up things - they are mostly used as references, so if you could make a clean DC power source, that would be better.

Again you need all voltages at low current except 2V (700mA).


Messages In This Thread
Model 38 Power supply - by St Tee - 05-29-2014, 01:36 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by morzh - 05-29-2014, 05:29 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by David - 05-29-2014, 07:17 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by David - 05-29-2014, 07:20 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by Arran - 05-30-2014, 01:23 AM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by David - 05-30-2014, 12:45 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by Ron Ramirez - 05-30-2014, 01:01 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by St Tee - 05-30-2014, 10:58 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by morzh - 05-30-2014, 11:04 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by Ron Ramirez - 05-30-2014, 11:19 PM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by St Tee - 05-31-2014, 12:01 AM
RE: Model 38 Power supply - by St Tee - 05-31-2014, 12:10 AM



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