Protecting transistor
As we know, transient spike from collapsing coil is more than capable of destroying not just 3055 but even MJL21194, rated at 200V. This can be painful experience when running multi transistor devices. In case of heavy gauge solid state multifilar the neon bulb, even with serial resistor acts more like Oh S**t! light than any protection. What I did while ago in my SS six filar was to connect transient suppressor diodes between collector and emitter of each transistor (anode to E and cathode to C). They're basically work similar to the high voltage Zener diodes and come in various voltages. Since MJL21194 is rated at max C-E 200V I put three 62V diodes in series giving total of 186V, which is safely below dangerous level. No more burnt transistors due to the open output, poor connection on battery terminal or very high impedance due o heavy sulfation.
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As we know, transient spike from collapsing coil is more than capable of destroying not just 3055 but even MJL21194, rated at 200V. This can be painful experience when running multi transistor devices. In case of heavy gauge solid state multifilar the neon bulb, even with serial resistor acts more like Oh S**t! light than any protection. What I did while ago in my SS six filar was to connect transient suppressor diodes between collector and emitter of each transistor (anode to E and cathode to C). They're basically work similar to the high voltage Zener diodes and come in various voltages. Since MJL21194 is rated at max C-E 200V I put three 62V diodes in series giving total of 186V, which is safely below dangerous level. No more burnt transistors due to the open output, poor connection on battery terminal or very high impedance due o heavy sulfation.
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