In Reply to: Where can I locate a primer on the implementation of the tube voltage doubler? posted by Iczerman on December 30, 2008 at 08:54:11:
I believe SS is much better suited to this service. You want a full-wave doubler, of course. Each series capacitor sees 60Hz ripple thus make sure the ripple current rating of the cap is up to the job. About any 600-800uF caps usually will be ok for up to a 100-watt or so output power amplifier. The higher the voltage rating usually correlates with higher ripple current capacity.
I like a low DCR choke after a doubler. A cap on the output reduces ripple (hum). Use Dungon Amps PSU Designer II power supply simulator to model your proposal.
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