17-08-2012, 09:17 PM
(17-08-2012, 08:58 PM)pwdrive Wrote: For diode dropper calc, Vout = Vin x .707 then use this product to calculate the value of any additional series resistance required
Actually, Lawrence that is not quite right;
Dropper Resistance = (Vs - (Vh x 1.414)) divided by (Ih x 1.414)
where;
Vs = supply voltage
Vh = heater voltage
Ih = heater current
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