[ARC5] Prelim comments on a DC - DC B+ converter.

[David Stinson]

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From: Peter Gottlieb [mailto:kb2vtl at gmail.com] 
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Prelim comments on a DC - DC B+ converter.

You can only do this if they’re isolated. 
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As a point of interest:
I have a pile of DC-DC converters which deliver 
+15V and -15V, and which are isolated from the
supply buss.

As a "lark," I once wired ten of them in series.
They dutifully provided 300 Volts.

Serious Caution:
Given a large capacity primary buss supply 
like a 12V battery, these converters can 
source AMPERES of current, not just 
"tickle me Elmo" milliamps.  You get across
a stack of these at 300 Volts and you're 
likely to sizzle in your own juices until
The Good Lord, in His mercy, decides 
to end your suffering. Please take care.