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Offline Fiat_cc

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Bias circuit design check
« on: August 12, 2019, 06:52:09 am »
Hi all.
Just want to check on the ground reference in this bias circuit design.  I know the rest of the circuit will work.  Yes there are 4 diodes.  That is because the transformer winding will only give me 44 volts end to end, and I am using it to drive 6L6GC's at a relatively high plate voltage (up around 470) so I am likely to need 48-50V to get them to bias.
I just want to know that the ground reference is safe and useful where it is.
Cheers,
Reuben

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Re: Bias circuit design check
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2019, 07:00:37 am »
I just want to know that the ground reference is safe and useful where it is.
That's correct.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Bias circuit design check
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2019, 08:01:51 am »
That's correct.

Thanks.
Thought so, but I've made a couple of dopey mistakes lately, working late at night, so thought I'd triple check.

 


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