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Re: How can I measure the bandwidth of an audio transformer with the HP8903B ?
Thank you all,
it is understood that then in real operation it will be different from the measurements made only on the transformer, but I will be able to use the measurements for a first comparison between transformers. I agree and thank Gary Johson, I will put a resistor in series to the primary for matching the impedance, and an 8 ohm resistor on the 8 ohm secondary. Being a push-pull transformer there should be no problems related to DC current. Jim Allyn, I only have these transformer data: Push-pull transformer for EL34 valves. Secondary impedances: 4 and 8 ohms. Maximum power: 40W. -- Cheers ??? Attilio |
Re: eCal & HP-8753E
Hi!
I'm running FW 7.14 on my 8753D Option 000 CPU upgrade. The FW 7.14 is the latest release for the 8753D. However, it has been mentioned several times that this CPU board can use the 8753E firmware. If I try to load the 8753E's FW 7.48 or even the 8753ES' FW 7.74, what can possibly go wrong: 1. options are erased and will need to enabled them again using the unlock codes? 2. Internal HW calibration settings are gone (this would be a major disaster)? 3. nothing of the above, the FW installation will warn me that its incompatible and no damage shall occur? The 8753D shows only two traces (channels) and I would appreciate it very much the 4 channel feature of the 8753E/ES :) Thanks for the help! |
Re: How can I measure the bandwidth of an audio transformer with the HP8903B ?
You will need to match the source and load impedances to get an accurate result. Ideally you should also pass the same DC current through the core as the quiescent current of the amplifier as a DC current will tend to shift the B-H curve of the core, reducing inductance and therefore changing the frequency response. I've done similar with HF transformers in the past. Thanks Gavin |
Re: How can I measure the bandwidth of an audio transformer with the HP8903B ?
Gary Johnson
To obtain a good measurement of BW in an impedance matching transformer like this, it does indeed need to be tested with correct terminations on both sides. Since the output of your generator is an accurate wideband 600 ohms, you can pad that up with a series resistance to match the transformer's primary. Then terminate the secondary with 8 ohms or whatever load you want. The measurement side of the instrument is hi-Z so it won't load that. If you don't know the impedance of the primary, you can determine that by measuring the open-circuit voltage gain of the transformer at 1 kHz, then take the square of that to get the impedance ratio. Of course, the real world is nothing like this test! Effective impedance at the plates of the tubes is neither flat nor purely resistive, and loudspeaker impedance varies all over the place. I've always considered such a test as a validation of the transformer specs, and it's also useful when making comparisons.
DC bias is of no concern since the push-pull topology applies B+ via a center tap, so the dc fields cancel.? -Gary NA6O |
Re: HP 1727A CRO: Problem with the vertical output amplifier.
On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 06:05 PM, Alex_03 wrote:
pins 7 and 5 same as U1 pins 12 and 13.-------- These voltages look pretty much on target. Take a look at the voltages on 1725A schematic that uses the same ICs. I agree it is an interesting choice to back feed +15V supply. It saves some power by re-using the current but it is unusual.? Nothing looks off in DC sense. Your scope waveforms were with AC coupling, it is possible that there is was a large DC signal during the scope capture. What are you using as the input signal (if calibrator output why is it triangle shaped)?? I recommend looking at U1 pins 3/6, 4/5, 12/13 with DC coupling on your scope.? Ozan |
Re: massive attachments
These days, with the huge pixel counts on "modern" smartphones, pics do often carry very few information compared to the size of the file.
A great tool is "ImageOptim". Its free. Just drop a pic on it, and its size can be reduced up to a factor of 10 or more, often without visible degradation to the pic. cheers Martin |
Re: How can I measure the bandwidth of an audio transformer with the HP8903B ?
I agree with Pete. You can make some estimates with small signal conditions, but the real answer lies in what it does in an actual circuit. I think it's safe to assume it will work according to its specs (if you have them), and it's probably not worth worrying about measuring and guessing based on it viewed as a lone component. If you actually build a PA with it, in a real circuit, then you can use all sorts of instrumentation to see how well it works, and tweak the design as required.
Ed |
Re: How can I measure the bandwidth of an audio transformer with the HP8903B ?
I don't know the real answer, but wouldn't it be necessary to drive the transformer from an impedance that matches the push-pull tube setup, including the source impedance *and* the DC current and such? And maybe the BW varies at different power levels also?
I could be wrong... Pete |
Re: massive attachments
On Wed, 23 Feb 2022 at 17:34, Roy J. Tellason, Sr. <roy@...> wrote: This is a mailing list,? not some web thingy.? At least that's the way *I* access it,? my mail program hits the servers and downloads this stuff... But it is a "web thingy" - it is not just a mailing list.? How you choose it is up to you, but as has been pointed out, you can restrict the size of attachments, including setting the size to 0, so you never see any.
I am in the same boat - ADSL from a rural location in the UK.?
? It does not need to.?
I can't be bothered to check, but I think you can get images downloaded, but at a resolution you set. So you see the image. If you want higher quality, go to the web server.?
Dave (group owner) |
Re: massive attachments
Hi Kuba
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I think you misunderstood what I was saying put the picture in the pictures file and then put a link to the pictures file This should stop multiple copies appearing on the site also Then they can be deleted later by the person that put them there Regards Paul -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kuba Ober via groups.io Sent: 24 February 2022 00:21 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] massive attachments Groups.io already converts attachments to links. You just have to reject all attachments in your settings on groups.io. Cheers, Kuba 23 feb. 2022 kl. 6:23 em skrev Paul Bicknell <admin@...>: |
Re: massive attachments
On Wed, 23 Feb 2022 at 23:22, Paul Bicknell <admin@...> wrote: Hi all ? Yes, one can set any limit on attachments, even including a size of zero so you don't get any. i believe that will compress images to a size you set too, although I am unsure of that.? Personally I would prefer all attachments to stop and pictures put into a file with a link to them from the posting ? But most people could not be bothered with that hassle. It is far easier to attach something.?
? Yes, that is annoying, but still better than expecting people to? upload to a file area. ? Also in most cases 1 meg is big enough to display the problem Agreed.?
? Dave (group owner) |
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Groups.io already converts attachments to links. You just have to reject all attachments in your settings on groups.io.
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Cheers, Kuba 23 feb. 2022 kl. 6:23 em skrev Paul Bicknell <admin@...>: |
Re: massive attachments
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I believe in your personal settings you can set an attachment limit to the size of attachment that you reweave Personally I would prefer all attachments to stop and pictures put into a file with a link to them from the posting This would also stop multiple attachments each time a mail is replied to that has an attachment Also in most cases 1 meg is big enough to display the problem Regards Paul -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Sent: 23 February 2022 23:04 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] massive attachments Can you configure your e-mail application to leave attachments on the server and only down load them if requested. Most clients have tis setting. Cheers! Bruce Quoting Dave Daniel <kc0wjn@...>: This is exactly the reason why many groups do not allow attachments. |
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Can you configure your e-mail application to leave attachments on the server and only down load them if requested. Most clients have tis setting.
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Cheers! Bruce Quoting Dave Daniel <kc0wjn@...>: This is exactly the reason why many groups do not allow attachments. |
Re: massive attachments
On 2022-02-23, at 23:55, Dave Daniel <kc0wjn@...> wrote:
The fact that this entire issue is already neatly solved in groups.io? No, that is a reason to let the attachments flow. (Reasonable restraint is good, administratively prohibiting is bad.) many groups do not allow attachments.Let¡¯s not be *that* uncle. Gr¨¹?e, Carsten |
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