Re: SSTC hits 66"

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 



Incredible performance from a SSTC.  Very good job Dan.  I imagine you're
already tinkering on the ten footer?

Dr. Resonance



 >
 > I just finished my new PSSTC (Pulsed SSTC) and have hit 66" so far with
 > minimal tuning and pretty shoddy primary tank wires (12 AWG).
 >
 > Specifications from these photos:
 > DC Bus Voltage:  335VDC
 > Primary Capacitor:  0.11uF, 12kV MMC
 > Fres:  111 kHz
 > Pulsewidth:  250us
 > PRF:  100 Hz
 >
 >
 > The whole webpage describing my coil can be seen here:
 > http://www.easternvoltageresearch-dot-com/sstccoil05.htm
 >
 > Arc photo prior to my full-bridge blowing up.  (See secondary to primary
arc
 > which initiated failure)
 > Distance from toroid to right wall is approximately 70 inches.
 > http://www.easternvoltageresearch-dot-com/images/isstc_arcs_bwtitle.jpg
 >
 > Full size arc photo of BW above (color)
 > http://www.easternvoltageresearch-dot-com/images/isstc_arcs_fullsize01.jpg
 >
 > 55 inch POWER STRIKE to ceiling
 > http://www.easternvoltageresearch-dot-com/images/isstc_arcs05.jpg
 >
 >
 > Dan
 >
 >
 >