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SIDAC Spark Substitute Solid State Tesla Coil (SSSSSTC)

SIDAC's are devices that break down at a certain applied voltage. Put enough of them together and you get a (sort of) spark gap.

This is my earliest use of electronics to drive a solid state Tesla coil using  SIDAC’s in place of a spark gap. It is a proof of principle coil rather than a big performer.  “Continue reading” for more details and photos.  Continue reading