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RE: AC/DC

Doubler will lose two diode drops (about a volt) from 12.6V or about 8%. A full-wave bridge will lose two diode drops (slightly more due to higher current) from 6.3V or about 18%. So the doubler makes better use of that 6.3V winding - proportionally more voltage, less heat.


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