Re: power transformer questions

In article <pmevk3d89fhbpc33tn8rfheknghe86288o@xxxxxxx>,
flipper <flipper@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:59:37 -0800 (PST), Bret Ludwig
<bretldwig@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:



For the transformer, full wave center tap rectification is less
efficient than a full wave bridge. Although, compared to half wave,
full wave center tap gets you most of the improvement so it was the
best choice with tube rectifiers. But since SS diodes have, by
comparison, trivial voltage drop and no heaters, a full wave bridge is
best.

It's less expensive and more efficient.

Which 'it' and under what circumstances?

Sounds like "it" is the full wave bridge with SS diodes.

Of course there is always the full wave voltage doubler to consider too.


Regards,

John Byrns

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