Voltage multplier

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This particular circuit is known as a Villard Cascade. By using a chain of clamper circuits, the voltage can gain a significant DC offset.

Total voltage is determined by Vin * (Number of diodes). In this particular case: 10*8=80.

Note that these cascades will not put out much current.  Any resistive loads on the output will affect the total output voltage.

Voltage multipliers are often seen in CRT power supplies near the flyback transformer.

published 11 years ago

bilben08

11 years ago

Add a 1mh induct and a 20kohm res off the last diode top to bottom in series and i hit 36v

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