Posted by Wallwort on February 09, 2005 at 08:31:12

Hi-
Can I use the PS-1 power supply to replace a power adapter on an active crossover unit? The wall wort power adapter supplies 16 volts -- can the PS-1 be set up to deliver 16 volts?

While I am sure you use fine quality parts, is it possible to upgrade the parts used in the PS-1? For example, using the Elna Cerifine caps instead on the Nichion? Is it also possible to set it up to use HEXFRED - High speed soft recovery diodes instead of the Schottky and other diodes used in the kit? I am aware this would increase the cost.

Thanks for the help.

• Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions - TubeSeeker 05:58:40 02/10/05 (3)
  In Reply to: PS-1 Power Supply questions posted by Wallwort on February 9, 2005 at 08:31:12:

  I was actually looking for something to do the same. Is the PS-1 appropriate in this type of application?
  
  

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  • Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions - Ron W 07:19:32 02/10/05 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions posted by TubeSeeker on February 1, 2005 at 05:58:40:

    To answer your question, yes the PS1 can replace a wall wort.

    The PS1 is a split supply, that is - it provides a positive and negative voltage, ex. +16V, -16V and ground. You can setup the supply to provide just +16V but you would only be utlizing half of the power supply.

    As for using other caps and diodes, yes this fine if you can make them fit.

    I am working on a few new voltage regulator designs which I hope to have available this Summer. These will be single supplies.

    
    Ron
    
    

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    • Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions - Wallwort 10:24:58 02/10/05 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions posted by Ron W on February 1, 2005 at 07:19:32:

      Thanks. I appreciate your input.

      Are the new voltage regulator designs the you are working on being single supplies more appropriate to my intended use? Should I wait until they are ready?
      
      

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      • Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions - Ron W 14:46:30 02/10/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: PS-1 Power Supply questions posted by Wallwort on February 1, 2005 at 10:24:58:

        If you only need a single supply, then yes they would be more appropriate.

        Should you wait? If you can hold on for a few more months we'll have somethin.

        
        Ron
        
        

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