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How to Wire the 'PFM OSCap'

Whilst not intended as a physical layout it does show the necessary information required to wire the PSU optimally, keeping loop areas to a minimum, and proper wiring of the 0V returns.

When wiring a power supply it is fundamental to understand that current flows in loops, the primary ones in the above supply are: -

bullet Rectifier output - capacitor +ve terminal - capacitor -ve terminal - transformer centre tap
bullet Capacitor +ve terminal - Superreg +ve input - Superreg 0V return - 0V bus bar
bullet Capacitor +ve terminal - Superreg +ve input - Superreg output - 5 pin DIN +ve - 5 pin DIN 0V - 0V bus bar

It is therefore very important, in order to minimise inductance and loop areas (and thereby optimise performance and minimise both EMC radiation and pick-up problems) to keep these feed and return pairs closely coupled.

Twisting pairs of wires is easiest for the beginner, but with care a wiring loom can be constructed that achieves the same effect - it just needs good wiring skills.

So get practising, take your time and I promise you the results will be VERY special.

More later, as it comes off the press.

 

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