High Voltage Circuit:
Additional Features:
An example BOM from Mouser is below. I used all high end components (Wima, EPCOS, Nichicon Audio caps, etc). Full schematic and board layout are above. If you're handy you can wire one up point to point with all the info in this add and skip the need to buy the PCB. Please know your skill level and knowledge of electronics before considering this PCB. If Mouser is out of something try DigiKey. You should be comfortable specifying substitutions. In the BOM below I'd order everything except C1-C4 and D1-D4 for a KT88/EL84 build.
Quick way to load the BOM below is to do a web search for "Mouser Project & Cart Sharing". Follow the first link and then enter this project ID: a9ab3cfe3c
Part | Value | Mouser | Notes |
C1 | .01uF | 505-M10.01/1000/10 | Not used with Full Wave CT or Rectifier Tube |
C2 | .01uF | 505-M10.01/1000/10 | Not used with Full Wave CT or Rectifier Tube |
C3 | .01uF | 505-M10.01/1000/10 | Not used with Rectifier Tube |
C4 | .01uF | 505-M10.01/1000/10 | Not used with Rectifier Tube |
C7 | .22uF | 505-MKP4J032204J00KF | Use 505-MKP4O131004JKSSD if B+ > 630V. |
C10 | .22uF | 505-MKP4J032204J00KF | Use 505-MKP4O131004JKSSD if B+ > 630V. |
C13 | .22uF | 505-MKP4J032204J00KF | Use 505-MKP4O131004JKSSD if B+ > 630V. |
C16 | .22uF | 505-MKP4J032204J00KF | Use 505-MKP4O131004JKSSD if B+ > 630V. |
C18 | .22uF | 505-MKP20.22/100/5 | Bias supply |
C20 | .22uF | 505-MKP20.22/100/5 | Bias supply |
C17 | 47uF | 647-UKW2A470MPD | Bias supply |
C19 | 47uF | 647-UKW2A470MPD | Bias supply |
C5 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C6 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C8 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C9 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C11 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C12 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C14 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
C15 | 100uF | 871-B43255A5107M000 | Up to 30mm diameter. |
D1 | HER108 | 821-HER108GR0G | Not used with Full Wave CT or Rectifier Tube |
D2 | HER108 | 821-HER108GR0G | Not used with Full Wave CT or Rectifier Tube |
D3 | HER108 | 821-HER108GR0G | Not used with Rectifier Tube |
D4 | HER108 | 821-HER108GR0G | Not used with Rectifier Tube |
D5 | HER108 | 821-HER108GR0G | Bias supply |
TR1 | 0-10K | 594-64W103 | Bias supply. Omit if using external pot. |
R13 | 1k | 660-MOS3CT631R102J | Bias supply |
R14 | 18k | 660-MOS3CT631R183J | Bias supply |
R2 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R3 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R5 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R6 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R8 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R9 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R11 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R12 | 220k | 603-RSF100JR-52220K | |
R1 | Jumper, Choke Input, or Voltage Drop Resistor (5W) | ||
R4 | Choke, or Voltage Drop Resistor (5W) | ||
R7 | 6.8K | 283-6.8K-RC | Size accordingly for H2 voltage (3W) |
R10 | 56K | 660-MOS3CT631R563J | Size accordingly for H3 voltage (3W) |
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