Subject: S-100 power supply transformer
From: "Andrew Lynch" <lynchaj at
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Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 16:51:44 -0400
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Hi! Does anyone know of an available transformer suitable for making an
S-100 power supply? I need 120VAC input and 10VAC output and +/- 18VAC
outputs.
The best I solution I can find is two separate 80VA transformers; one
parallel 10VAC output and another 36VCT output which can be configured for
+/-18VAC outputs.
Try closer to 8V RMS rectified that will be more depending on load.
Same to the other two. Look up the calulations and see. FYI you also
talking for the 8V line 60,000 to 150,000microfarads (at 15-25V) and
the other two more like 10,000 to 20,000 (at 30V min) microfarad
capacitors..
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-----REPLY-----
Hi Allison and the others that replied. Thanks for the information!
I am currently using a kludged S-100 power supply built from repurposed
SMPSUs. It works fine but involves three separate parts. I suppose if I
could find a +/-15V dual output unit I could combine two but what I have
works fine. However, I've never seen an off the shelf single unit SMPSU
that supports S-100 voltages that does not require adjustment. A
+7.5V/+15V/-15V or similar would be ideal but I've never seen one available.
Reusing SMPSUs works but each solution is essentially a custom installation.
Tweaking surplus ATX supplies sounds appealing but for most people screwing
around with SMPSUs is hazardous and unique to each type of power supply.
Generally, I stay out of the SMPSU chassis unless there is a really good
reason to be there.
I wrote up my plan for the S-100 linear power supply. It got rather long so
instead of posting a mini-manifesto on the list if you are interested you
can read it here:
http://n8vem-sbc.pbworks.com/f/S-100_linear_power_supply_plan.html
Any comments, suggestions, questions are appreciated.
Thanks in advance and have a nice day!
Andrew Lynch