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Converting 5U4 to solid state

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10-12-2012, 12:17 AM

bandersen

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Oh wait, I think I see what you're getting at. Since the silicon is more efficient, the resistive dropper will have to waste more power than the less efficient 5U4.

I wonder if zener diodes could be used as rectifiers to simulate a larger forward voltage drop ?

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