Re: [TCML] Best GDT core for the mini SSTC

[Atomic <atomicrox@xxxxxxxxx>]

Most people seem to be using a 1" external diameter toroid but to be honest
the GDT is the part of the design I understand less... any advice is
welcome!

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 2:52 AM, W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi
>    How big a toroid will you need.
> Alton
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> On Nov 28, 2012, at 8:40 PM, Atomic <atomicrox@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I'm buying the components to build a modified
> > version<
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/robbyron/8214537963/sizes/l/in/photostream/
> >of
> > Steve Ward's mini SSTC but I'm not sure which GDT core I should get.
> > I've read a lot of information online (including the 4HV wiki) but I
> really
> > need to get the right one on my first try since shipping will most likely
> > be very expensive. An Ebay (preferred) or Mouser link to a good toroid
> > would be very much appreciated.
> >
> > Also can I use 2 220uF 200V electrolytics wired in parallel as the
> > smoothing cap (they're from an ATX PSU) or do I need something of higher
> > quality?
> >
> > Thanks!
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