Folks:
I am building an F6 and have the option of using either eight MUR3020 diodes or a pair of KBPC3510 bridge rectifiers in the power supply. Yes, either option will work, but is there a meaningful qualitative advantage to using the diodes?
Regards,
Scott
I am building an F6 and have the option of using either eight MUR3020 diodes or a pair of KBPC3510 bridge rectifiers in the power supply. Yes, either option will work, but is there a meaningful qualitative advantage to using the diodes?
Regards,
Scott
The SMPS diodes I don't know but the KBPC range in their steel casings I do know .
They were used in BT (UK) equipment at one time and I got some of their scrap units , used them in many power amps , never let me down as a matter of fact I am holding a -KBPC25-04 in my hand as I type they last ---and last.
Those American rectifiers are tough .
They were used in BT (UK) equipment at one time and I got some of their scrap units , used them in many power amps , never let me down as a matter of fact I am holding a -KBPC25-04 in my hand as I type they last ---and last.
Those American rectifiers are tough .
If you are after a qualitative assessment then perhaps do that yourself using a temporary connection of each setup, and report back?
trobbins:
It's a nice idea but I'm not positioned to do it. I don't have any test gear beyond multimeters and this amp will see limited use (it will be used solely as a back-up). It just happens that I have both the bridge rectifiers and diodes on hand and am happy to complete the build with whichever sounds better. Otherwise, I'll proceed with the bridge rectifiers, which have a far smaller footprint.
Regards,
Scott
Qualitative testing would be to use your ears. Quantitative would be to use test equipment like spectrum analyser.