I have a unregulated power supply from a transformer that gives out a peak voltage of 61V after the rectifier (unloaded). With a 1A load the voltage goes down to 41.5V peak. I am powering a very large LED, 32V @1A and will be using A NCL30160 to do so, but its max input voltage is 40V (lower would be better). What kind of pre-regulator should I use? A series pass transistor or a LM317HV? I dont care what happens after the 40V, its just so the chip wont fry. Adding on another SMPS in front of the LED regulator would be too costly.
To re-iterate:
Vin Min:41.5V Peak DC (1A Load)
Vin Max: 61V Peak DC (no Load)
Iout Max:1A
Voltage needed: 40V (lower would be better since I wouldnt stress the chip out).
I know there are other solutions (ie TI) but I would rather not spend $2.50 a chip.