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Using Damper Diodes for B+ Supplies
I'm contemplating using a pair of 6AU4GT damper diodes for a full-wave bridge, with a 700 VAC CT tranny. Yet the spec sheet for the tube has these limits: Heater positive with respect to cathode: DC: 100V DC + Peak: 300V Heater negative with respect to cathode: DC: 900V DC + Peak: 4500V I assume that during an AC cycle the cathode will "see" -350 volts relative to the heater which would normally be operating near ground. Looks like I'd be in trouble without floating the filament at a minus potential. Is that a real concern in this application? And if so, is floating the filament a -300V (using SS rectifiers) a practical work-around? Else would I be better selecting another device or topology? TIA, Jon |
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