Good logic...I suppose it is like the difference between a Mercedes and a Chevy...they both will get you there but.....
On 16 July, 22:06, threeneurons <[email protected]> wrote: > | OK...newbie has another question ... > | > | I have see the LT1308B High Current, ... > | DC Converter ... used in some power supply designs. > | .... where the heck do you find a source for a step-up > | transformer > | > | Regards > | > | Robert > > Simple answer, don't use a transformer. There are plenty of step-up > converter designs that use more commonly available inductors. If you > where a power supply designer, then yes you would use the best piece > of 'magnetics' (coils, transformers ...) you could get. For the pros, > that means something custom. But for running a few small nixies, you > don't need anything exotic. I have a few schematics in my Skydrive: > > https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=F9DB37B8211CE831 > > Its under Electronics Projects, in the 'Nixie Power Supply' sub- > folder. If all you're running are a few IN-17s, then any of these will > do. You're only looking at 6 to 10mA. Its a nice exercise, if you want > to play with it. > > But if hankering to get your project up and running, and don't need > the extra distraction, you can always buy one pre-made. There are > plenty of them on eBay. Just search for > > nixie power supply > > The two at the lowest price come from Mr Taylor, a member here. Not > only are they at the lowest price, but they also have the highest > output, and are the most compact. You don't need that high of an > output, but thats only reserve capacity. Think you and Bill Gates, in > line at a 7-11. Both of you are buying a large Slurpee. You both pay > the same, but Billy has the higher reserve capacity. Current (amps, > milliamps, ..) is like money in the bank. Also his supply (Talyor's, > not Bill Gates) starts working at ~3V in. To get the most out, the > supply would like to see 12V to 16V in, but for your needs, at 3V, it > may still deliver enough to power your project. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
