Lots of pulse transformers have center taps, I tried to think of something that utilized a CT in some way maybe driving from the not-Q output but nothing that seemed a particular improvement on the original circuit came to mind.
transformer coupled logic isolator
Dec 30, 2021
Last reply: 2 years ago
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I like the nice cheap surface-mount dual inductors, the DRQ74 types. No CT. They have near zero leakage inductance.
These larger-value duals they call digital audio isolators but I used to use them for a number of things including NTSC video isolation, which using current drive into a ~$2-in-singles fast LTC voltage FB op amp and then a CFA as a driver had surprisingly good performance for the parts cost.
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Naturally hard to get a hold of now, arg
Near zero leakage inductance but gobs of capacitance!
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They are very nice parts, DRQ74 to DRQ127, but of course you have to understand them to use them. A lot of parts are annoying that way.
They make cool HV power supplies. I like using one as a flyboost (drive the ct in flyback mode and get 2x out) followed by a C-W multiplier.
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