Re: [TCML] ideas needed for using 3 SMPS NSTs (10 kV, 30 mA)

[jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hey guys i have one of those solid state neon transformers as well, and i too was looking for something useful to do with it. 
voltage multiplier seems like a good idea. especially since i have a ton of 2kv .5A diodes and 2kv .01uf ceramic caps laying around. the transformer is rated for 6kv 30ma 

I know this is not a tesla coil question so respond to my e-mail at jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx 

How do you determine the voltage ratings for the diodes and the capacitors needed in the multiplier circuit? I have looked on the internet for an answer and have yet to find a clear one. Will the stuff i have work. 

thanks in advance , 
Jay Howson 






Hi Thomas, 

The high frequency (20+ kHz) output is ideal for driving a 
Cockroft-Walton (C-W) Voltage Multiplier, since smaller HV capacitors 
can be used in each stage. The following web page provides useful C-W 
design info for both half and full wave C-W multipliers: 

http://www.blazelabs.com/e-exp15.asp 

Bert 
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