Voltage Multiplier

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An Example of a voltage multiplier. The output varies by the diodes and capacitors used. 

Input: 120 VAC 1mA
Output: ~600 VDC

A voltage multiplier is an electrical circuit that converts AC electrical power from a lower voltage to a higher DC voltage, typically using a network of capacitors and diodes.

You can find more info here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_multiplier

IMPORTANT: NEVER USE ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS WITH AC SIGNALS OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF AN EXPLOSION

published 7 years ago

sshsslfun

7 years ago

I wonder, could you use a powerful enough voltage multiplier to power a Tesla Coil?

kiani

7 years ago

So you do know about tesla coils.....

TuXAPuK

7 years ago

that not wokks!

sshsslfun

7 years ago

@TuXAPuK It doesn't work because you don't know how to use it

sshsslfun

7 years ago

Add more stages to it, higher voltage.

sshsslfun

7 years ago

This voltage multiplier(Wow thats a lucky upload) http://everycircuit.com/circuit/5273099481382912 shows a pretty good multiplier.

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