Need help on "pass" transistor math

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I would like the math involved to calculate the power consumption/heatsink for a "pass" transistor used in cc-ccs-x-bosoz psu. I am not able to buy a new transformer now, and I am trying to use something on hand.

Papa Pass article for BZLS uses 2x30V transformer

60 * 1.4 = 84V then drop 4V on mosfet (pass transistor) and regulate 80V down to 60V (dropping 20V) and it is ok to use IRF610.

I have the twisted x bosoz power supply unit and 36-0-36V tranformer

72 * 1.4 = 100.8 then drop 4V on mosfet (pass transistor) and regulate 96.8V down to 74V (dropping 22V) it should still be ok.

Does this equal around 3W-4W power consumption?

I also have a pile of new batteries for RC cars (1600mah 9.6V) I could series several of them together and use them for supply I guess, any input on doing this? something with a virtual ground?

Thank you for looking,

Steve
 
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Maybe I need to read it again but, 4V on the MOSFET and 22V regulated/dropped/what ever = 26V on the MOSFET?
However, since you have the voltage, using the correct load R's or modifying the Iq, might work better at the higher voltage. I had a BOSOZ modified for +80 -20 with CCS at the bottom and resisitors at the Load, 50mA per side. Sounded great. I think your talking CCS load also but it's worth a try IMO!
 
Thank you for both replies, Any confusion is my fault for not posting circuit info.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachments/pass-labs/52990d1131392671-my-take-x-bosoz-schematic.png

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/atta...ke-x-bosoz-ps-circuit-discrete-regulation.jpg



I finally found some time to search the entire thread also...so found a reference to this same question. Starting @ post 559
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/67448-my-take-x-bosoz-56.html#post821763

The math I used was:

36-0-36 = 72V * 1.4= 99.8V before CRC, dropping 4V across IRF610 as effect of "pass" transistor (maybe 1V in zener string) leaving me with 96V and needing to drop 22V to the 74V Rail I need.

I used 74V rail because the current source and cascode will use a few volts also.

22V drop on pass transistor x 8ma biasx2ch
22V*0.16A=3.5W round up for using 1 psu for 2 channels so I figure 5W or so MAX.

I just wanted to get some input..I think I have it.

Steve
 
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