I am working on adding a DC supply to an existing AC circuit.
At first blush, a simple bridge of 4 Schottky diodes and a large filter cap will do the trick, maximizing the rectified DC voltage.
Thinking about it some more, I am worried about the effect of rectification spikes on the AC loop, as there is a component there that might be sensitive to spikes.
I would say as a design criteria minimizing rectification spikes on the AC side would be highest priority, with maximizing DC voltage next priority.
Would someone be so kind as to walk me through what basic additional elements would achieve this? For example, diode type, snubber capacitors, inductors, etc. Not wanting a walkthrough of a scope trace, more like a 1st principles, belt and suspenders answer.
At first blush, a simple bridge of 4 Schottky diodes and a large filter cap will do the trick, maximizing the rectified DC voltage.
Thinking about it some more, I am worried about the effect of rectification spikes on the AC loop, as there is a component there that might be sensitive to spikes.
I would say as a design criteria minimizing rectification spikes on the AC side would be highest priority, with maximizing DC voltage next priority.
Would someone be so kind as to walk me through what basic additional elements would achieve this? For example, diode type, snubber capacitors, inductors, etc. Not wanting a walkthrough of a scope trace, more like a 1st principles, belt and suspenders answer.