I have 2 questions about PSUD:
1. "constant current" is the load choice for output transformer ?
If so, how do I factor in the DCR of the primary ?
2. "V(load 1)" is the plate voltage of the output tube ?
1. "constant current" is the load choice for output transformer ?
If so, how do I factor in the DCR of the primary ?
2. "V(load 1)" is the plate voltage of the output tube ?
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PSUD2 uses the power transformer effective secondary resistance. This is where the primary resistance comes in. You can calculate it, or PSUD2 will do it for you.
V(load 1) will be the PSU output voltage.
V(load 1) will be the PSU output voltage.
I meant the DCR of the OPT primary.
I am designing the PS for single end amp with output transformer.
Which should I use for the "load" in PSUD ?
I am designing the PS for single end amp with output transformer.
Which should I use for the "load" in PSUD ?
Also, I am build stereo amp. The second LC filter is dedicated to each channel.
How can I combine the two separate PS after the second LC filter ?
How can I combine the two separate PS after the second LC filter ?
Figure out how much steady-state current the amp will draw, divide that into the supply voltage, and you have a first approximation of the load resistance as seen by the supply. E = IR also means E/I = R. Remember to convert the current from milliamps to amperes!
For example, consider a 300B single ended stage running at 70 mA no-load current for B+ = 350V. The supply current is 0.07 Amps, so dividing that into 350 V means the supply sees a resistance of 5000 ohms. Plug that into PSUD and simulate.
Simulate the two channels as one channel and make the appropriate corrections when breaking out the second LC pair. Once you're happy with the values, then multiply L by 2 and divide C by 2.
For example, the above amplifier would be 2500 ohms load for a pair, then simulate with that load. You might get something like L = 5H, C = 40 uF (this is off the top of my head, so don't hold me to those values) for a 2500 ohm load, so for each 5000 ohm load you'd use a 10H inductor and a 20 uF capacitor.
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So a pair of 2A3 would draw 120mA at 250V.
Then the "resistive load" value is 2083 ohm.
The power transformer is 300V-0-300V. I entered 300V (31ohm)
Choke input:
1st L = 10H 95ohm
1st C = 120uF
2nd L = 10H 95 ohm
2nd C = 120uF
Load = 2083 ohm
Rectifier is a pair of 6CJ3
The V(R1) = 235V RMS.
That seems too low.
Is that accurate ?
Then the "resistive load" value is 2083 ohm.
The power transformer is 300V-0-300V. I entered 300V (31ohm)
Choke input:
1st L = 10H 95ohm
1st C = 120uF
2nd L = 10H 95 ohm
2nd C = 120uF
Load = 2083 ohm
Rectifier is a pair of 6CJ3
The V(R1) = 235V RMS.
That seems too low.
Is that accurate ?
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Accurate? Not sure, I've only used PSUD for sand-state sims so I'm not experienced with tube circuits.
The voltage doesn't look too far off from what one would expect intuitively, though. You have 31 + 95 + 95 = 220 ohms in series with the load, so you already lose 10% of 300 V by voltage division, and the rectifier is probably good for the remaining 35 volts lost. The result is reasonable.
The checkboxes to the left of the simulation curves let you examine the voltage at various points, so a look at voltages before and after various parts of the supply might prove instructive.
The voltage doesn't look too far off from what one would expect intuitively, though. You have 31 + 95 + 95 = 220 ohms in series with the load, so you already lose 10% of 300 V by voltage division, and the rectifier is probably good for the remaining 35 volts lost. The result is reasonable.
The checkboxes to the left of the simulation curves let you examine the voltage at various points, so a look at voltages before and after various parts of the supply might prove instructive.
choke input will scrub plenty of voltage. For example, check out the RCA Manual for any of the rectifiers (5U4, 5Y3, etc) with a choke input.
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