Can transistor explode?
That transistor did not blow itself, that is very rare and when it does happen they usually do not blow apart. That is NOT the cause of the problem. The first rule of tech is the fuse is the LAST thing you replace.
Can an amp explode?
They can explode of handled wrong, and your amplifier failing as a short circuit would be very bad! A 24V or 48V power supply would be a safer way to experiment with your power amplifier. Second, use a fuse! Start with a small fuse, only 1-2A, and do your initial testing at low volume.
Can a vacuum tube explode?
Properly made vacuum tubes typically break from only one of two causes: a substantial impact or thermal shock. To put it simply, These tubes only break with user error. Furthermore, GoSun would not be in business if our evacuated tubes exploded.
How long do amp tubes take to warm up?
15 to 30 minutes
We’re not just talking about turning the amp on and waiting until the vacuum tubes are hot enough to pass sound. We’re talking about the tubes thoroughly heating up, which can take 15 to 30 minutes.
When to use PNP instead of NPN in series voltage regulator?
But I just don’t see how this would affect this circuit. The difference is that in a “positive” regulator (the regulator regulates the positive side of the input voltage) like this an NPN is used in a common collector (emitter follower) configuration.
Can a PNP circuit be used as an oscillator?
Even if both circuits are still voltage regulators. With the PNP version you run a much higher risk of actually making an oscillator instead of a regulator. There are several important differences, assuming a positive input and positive output, and a common ground.
What’s the difference between a NPN and a PNP?
The difference is that in a “positive” regulator (the regulator regulates the positive side of the input voltage) like this an NPN is used in a common collector (emitter follower) configuration. This means that the voltage gain of the NPN from base to emitter (and note that the emitter is the output) is about 1x.
How much gain does the NPN add to the feedback loop?
This means that the voltage gain of the NPN from base to emitter (and note that the emitter is the output) is about 1x. This means that the NPN does not add gain to the feedback loop.