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Mains Indicator

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Published in issue 356, July 2006

Mains Indicator
A solution using two diodes followed by a 4 times voltage multiplier in the form of a cascode rectifier.

Components

Capacitors

C1-C4 = 220uF 6.3V
Semiconductors
D1,D2 = 1N5401
D3-D6 = BAT85
D7 = LED, low current
Miscellaneous
K1 = 2-way PCB terminal block, lead pitch 5mm
PCB, ref. 044029-1 from the PCBShop

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