By Radu Motisan Posted on November 29th, 2010 , 934 Views
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Usually I use the ZVS driver to drive Flyback transformers for High Voltages. It is possible, however, to use a secondary with just a few turns of tick wire, to get the just a few volts but a lot of current:
The schematics for the ZVS driver are available here. This is a ferrite core, from a Flyback transformer, using a custom secondary with just 3 turns of 1.5mm cooper wire.
As you can see the output current is so high, that it instantly melts the thin wire.
December 18th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Hmm just wonder if on the secondary out u would connect a coil and use it for induction heating…
February 6th, 2011 at 1:04 am
Yes, that works, I’ve done it, although the frequency is a bit low for optimal results.
February 6th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Hello James, thanks for dropping by!
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
What is the capacitor value used in the tank circuit of the zvs?
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
2uF I believe.