Now suppose we're talking about something in the 4kV range, and the capacitor has very low ESR (10 milli Ω). What are good methods to protect the capacitor from overvoltage? One idea I had was to put a Zener clipper on the AC input, and then construct the multiplier to not exceed the design voltage knowing the input voltage limit.
Most super capacitors (supercaps) can be discharged down to 0 V and recharged to their maximum voltage with the manufacturer recommended charge current. A simple voltage regulating LED driver with constant current, usually regulated by sensing a low side, series current sense resistor, then a voltage clamp can be used to charge a super capacitor.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Most super capacitors (supercaps) can be discharged down to 0 V and recharged to their maximum voltage with the manufacturer recommended charge current.
An upgrade would be to use a switching regulator instead, which will be more efficient so it will charge the capacitor faster. You can actually use a switching battery charger IC that will do the output voltage you want, that should limit both the voltage and current to safe values for your cap. The circuit does not appear to work.
You can actually use a switching battery charger IC that will do the output voltage you want, that should limit both the voltage and current to safe values for your cap. The circuit does not appear to work. Consider the situation where the Supercap is at zero volts, and the inbound coupled signal results in U1 supply increasing by charging C2.
Eventually, the super capacitor voltage, and therefore the charging circuit’s operating efficiency, increases so the capacitor charges at the desired constant (fast or max) charge current, ICHG, until it reaches and remains at constant voltage (CV) regulation voltage, VREG.
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An upgrade would be to use a switching regulator instead, which will be more efficient so it will charge the capacitor faster. You can actually use a switching battery charger IC that will do the output voltage you want, that should limit both the voltage and current to safe values for your cap.
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There are several ways to limit the voltage. Easiest would be a zener diode. Probably 5.1V. Also could use an LM7805 voltage regulator. The issue with a parallel zener is that if someone hits it with a power supply capable of supplying a …
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What are good methods to protect the capacitor from overvoltage? One idea I had was to put a Zener clipper on the AC input, and then construct the multiplier to not exceed the design voltage knowing the input voltage limit.
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When charging discharged cap - the voltage will be lower than set value of 2.7V and the charging current will be enforced. Gradually as the voltage nears the limit, the …
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Most super capacitors (supercaps) can be discharged down to 0 V and recharged to their maximum voltage with the manufacturer recommended charge current. A simple voltage regulating LED driver with constant current, usually regulated by sensing a low side, series current sense resistor, then a voltage clamp can be used to charge a super ...
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When charging discharged cap - the voltage will be lower than set value of 2.7V and the charging current will be enforced. Gradually as the voltage nears the limit, the current will start declining and will ultimately stop at set voltage. Ready made Buck modules must have at least 2 adjustment pots (V and I).
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