[sdiy] Filter Caps in linear PSU's

[Paul Schreiber]

It's called a Schade Curve, here is a link:


http://powerelectronics.com/mag/power_ac_rectifier_bulk/index.html

The old TI Rectifier Handbook had a great section on it. Looked in the closet, 
the d*mn thing must be up in the attic :(

Paul S.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Altitude" <Altitude at optrand.com>
To: "'SDIY list'" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:20 PM
Subject: [sdiy] Filter Caps in linear PSU's


>I have been studying up on various psu designs and was wondering what is the
> best amount/type/arraignment of smoothing caps between the rectifier and the
> regulator and after the regulator (and possibly the theory behind everyone's
> recommendations since I would like to learn something).  I working on a
> +5/+12/-12 DC where the 5V rail will pull no more the 500 mA and the
> combined +/-12 rails will pull about the same.
>
> Thanks,
> Raph
>