Re: Center tapped transformer

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., bjammin@i... wrote:

> At 12:14 PM 10/24/02 -0000, you wrote:
> >How would that be different than grounding the center tap and

using

> >two diodes?
>
> No losses in the diodes.
>
> Huh? What about the diodes (4) in the bridge? Seems to me the

losses (.6V * Current) would be greater in a fullwave bridge than a
center tapped xfmr and two diodes. Regardless, the amount of loss at
even 10Amps would be around 6 watts (12 in the bridge). Bearly
enough to heat a mini-weiner! If you used the bridge and left the -
leg unconnected, and grounded the center tap on the xfmr then you
have the correct configuration (same as using two descrete diodes).

To the original poster (Tim): Bet you wish you hadn't asked! I
promise, no more responses from me in this thread!