[HBR] high voltage rectifiers

[Hugo W. Catta]

Tim Shoppa wrote:
> Bill WD5DZG asks:
>   
>> can someone recommend a source for high voltage power suply rectifiers? I 
>> though mouser had them but can't seem to locate anything above 1kv there
>>     
>
> Traditionally hams have used 1kV diodes in series
> (with equalizing capacitors/resistors) to rectify higher voltages.
> Shown in any ARRL Handbook from the past 40-some years.
>
> K2AW's Silicon Alley sells little modules with 1kV diodes
> already stacked to higher voltages for you. Not sure if K2AW
> has a web presence or not.
>
> There are some commercial stacks for more than 1kV but they
> are very pricey.
>
> Tim.
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Those are the same multiple equalized diodes. Just potted.

73
Hugo
AA1XV