Re: [TCML] Best GDT core for the mini SSTC

[Atomic <atomicrox@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the idea, Carl!

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM, Carl Noggle <cn@xxxxx> wrote:

> I have used several large (1208) surface-mount resistors in parallel to
> keep the gate inductance low.  Like 4 x 1ohm.  Works fine (this was on
> FETs).
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> ---Carl
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> -----Original Message----- From: Atomic
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 5:49 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TCML] Best GDT core for the mini SSTC
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> Hi Steve,
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> Thanks, I'll get that one and a couple more caps!
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> Do you know how much current is usually drawn from the 12V regulator?
> I'm inclined to substitute the power transformer and the 12V regulator
> with a
> 2A SMPS<http://dx.com/p/24v-2a-**regulated-switching-power-**
> supply-100-240v-66678<http://dx.com/p/24v-2a-regulated-switching-power-supply-100-240v-66678>
> >and
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> power the 5V regulator from that.
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> Can I use 1W metal film for the gate resistors?
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> By the way - feel free to suggest any improvements you might have :)
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> On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 3:27 AM, Steve Ward <steve.ward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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