KeithWalker
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This simple circuit like others on the internet slowly destroys the BJT transistors because the maximum allowed reverse emitter-base voltage is exceeded (avalanche breakdown) each time a transistor turns off. The maximum allowed reverse emitter base voltage of most little transistors is only 5V or 6V but here they get almost 12V. A diode and resistor added to each transistor will fix it.
square wave without CT transformer will be okIs a square-wave out okay or would you prefer a sine-wave?
Of course that would require much more circuitry to generate a sine-wave modulated PMW signal to drive the transformer.
May I see please?One way to get 120V peak out of that transformer is to drive the 12V side with a MOSFET bridge circuit from the 12V.
That will put ±12V across that 12V winding which will give ±120V from the 120V winding
You will need a proper bridge driver with non-overlapping signals to drive the bridge and avoid large current shoot-through during the switching time.
I have a circuit for that, if interested.
No, you need two diodes like this:and oh, i f I add a diode between pin 7&2 of IC555,will I get 50%duty cycle?
Below is the LTspice simulation of a non-overlapping clock driver with a complementary MOSFET bridge. The driver circuit uses three IC packages.May I see please?
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