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Title: Possible ripple sighting
Post by: saturated on October 29, 2024, 10:49:16 AM
This old Paco B-10 battery eliminator and charger has two outputs
One labeled as special low ripple output

So I turned it on and connected my scope to check it out

On the special low ripple terminal
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Now on the normal terminal

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I think  :loco

Seems like people could make bad stuff look really good with a few different settings...or vice versa 🐱



Title: Re: Possible ripple sighting
Post by: g1 on October 29, 2024, 09:18:27 PM
I take it that the 'normal' outs have higher current capability?
The ripple is kind of odd looking, is it giving the correct DC voltage?
Title: Re: Possible ripple sighting
Post by: saturated on October 29, 2024, 09:29:56 PM
Thank you sir here is the front with more info
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I don't doubt the pics look strange I usually have to take like a dozen pics some time because my phone will only capture a partial graph for some reason
Title: Re: Possible ripple sighting
Post by: Jazz P Bass on November 02, 2024, 10:06:06 AM
The "Low Ripple" output utilizes an LC circuit.
The "Normal" output does not use the 'L' (inductor).
Title: Re: Possible ripple sighting
Post by: saturated on November 02, 2024, 01:09:50 PM
Yes sir thanks
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