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| Posted: 06:37am 03 Aug 2024 |
Volhout's voltage doubler can be achieved without the extra diodes.
Just connect the common point if the extra capacitors to one of the mains input pads.
The 240/120V switch on the back of computer power supplies does the same thing, linking the cap. common point to one mains input.
It acts as a regular bridge in the open position and as a voltage doubler in the closed position.
