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    Audio SMPS cap tips?

    Greetings everyone...

    Sometime in the (very) near future, i'll be putting together a pair of half-bridge SMPS's (as per http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...&pagenumber=28 ), and i was wondering if anyone around here had anygood ideas for the output caps...

    I have to mention that it's gonna put out around +/-35Vdc so 50V caps are a minimum. Grid 10mm, dia 16mm.

    If at all possible, recommendations should be from among the caps available at Farnell (pretty much the only trustable distributor at hand).

    Many thanks in advance,
    Chris
    Khron's Cave - Electronics - Audio - Teardowns - Mods - Repairs - Projects - Music - Rants - Shenanigans
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    Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

    Quick edit: grid = 7.5mm
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      #3
      Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

      After a quick search, the Panny FC 1000uF / 50V for 1UKP a piece looks like a worthwhile choice...
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        Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

        FC seems to be a perfect choice, even i would be inclined to use Pany FM.

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          #5
          Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

          Guys check out the link of the supply the guy used Fukyuu caps for the line filter.

          The secondary caps are Jamicon SKs which are general purpose not only that they are 85C rated. Not a good idea at all ALWAYS use low ESR 105C caps on the secondary filters.

          Normally due to the turtle shell vents I would say that they are Hermei or another sketchy brand but the series SK in the rounded rectangular box gives them away as Jamicon since I have some lying around here.

          Check the link for the datasheet to see for yourself.



          Yes Panny FCs are perfect for PSUs, LCD monitors, and anywhere else where the high heat would cause problems for the more vulnerable aqueous lytics.

          I believe Farnell carries the FC series.

          As for the line filter cap you can use the Panasonic TS-HA, TS-HB, TS-HC, or TS-ED. I use them interchangably based on the size I need browse through the datasheets for the proper sizing.
          Last edited by Krankshaft; 02-03-2008, 05:23 PM.
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            #6
            Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

            Even before i posted this here, i had gotten in contact with the guy. Among others, i did warn him about the output caps, but he said he has yet to have any negative experiences with that unit. Lucky fella, i suppose

            PS: those are indeed Jamicons

            I'm not yet sure precisely what input caps i'll be using, but i do recall having a pair of identical SMPS's out of who knows what old medical equipment, which, if memory serves me correctly, Nichicon 200V or 400V after the input rectifier.

            Thanks for the assistance, anyway, guys
            Khron's Cave - Electronics - Audio - Teardowns - Mods - Repairs - Projects - Music - Rants - Shenanigans

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              #7
              Re: Audio SMPS cap tips?

              I think this unit can do well for some time with GP capacitors.
              Due to the higher voltage, currents are not that high, and ripple requirements are about 0,7v, which is quite high.
              Furthermore, he is using them in parallel configuration, which would lower the ESR by a factor of 2 to 3.

              But sure, i would at least stick with Panasonic FC`s.

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