[TCML] SMPS as voltage source for a tesla coil

[Mddeming at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/16/08 11:27:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Thomas.Ryckmans at pfizer.com writes:

Hello,

I am sure this has been debated to death... but I can't  find it. Can one
use a SMPS to drive a Tesla coil? I understand that SMPS  are high
frequency (>20 kHz) but what about rectifying this input? The  tank cap
would get charged to breakpoint, the spark gap will fire...etc. I  think
Greg is using this with a MOT setup (this give a 60 Hz pulse,  while
rectifying a SMPS would give a 20 kHz pulse).

I am asking this  because I find it difficult to source cheap NST in UK,
while SMPS are  easier to find

Cheers

Thomas


Hi Thomas,
 
This may offer some useful background 





_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply_ 
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply) 
 
Matt D



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