Tube Transformer question

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sts9fan

Tube Transformer question
« on: 17 Mar 2010, 03:28 pm »
I am building a tube project that needs a B+ of 550VCT @125mA.  I have found a transformer that is 550VCT @ 250mA.  What effect will this have if any?   

nullspace

Re: Tube Transformer question
« Reply #1 on: 17 Mar 2010, 03:37 pm »
B+ might turn out to be a bit high. I'd expect it to not be 'too high', but wouldn't know for sure until you build the amp.

John

sts9fan

Re: Tube Transformer question
« Reply #2 on: 17 Mar 2010, 03:39 pm »
I think I found a better one so I don't need to worry. 

JoshK

Re: Tube Transformer question
« Reply #3 on: 17 Mar 2010, 03:40 pm »
Lowers the dynamic resistance of the supply (good thing) but ultimately it is balancing act when your designing a supply.  Too little resistance in the total supply and the supply can ring on transients.   Best bet is to learn how to play with PSUDII to see the interaction of things and to have a good idea of how the supply turns out.

Usually a 500Vct transformer will yield much more than 500V DC B+.  Cap input supplies will yield roughly 1.4X the VAC rating (minus loses in the filtering) and choke input 0.9x the VAC.  Small first cap can be used to tune between 0.9x and 1.4x.  This is usually best done by experimentation.