A low power, high voltage power supply system includes a high voltage
power supply stage and a preregulator for programming the power supply
stage so as to produce an output voltage which is a predetermined
fraction of a desired voltage level. The power supply stage includes a
high voltage, voltage doubler stage connected to receive the output
voltage from the preregulator and for, when activated, providing
amplification of the output voltage to the desired voltage level. A first
feedback loop is connected between the output of the preregulator and an
input of the preregulator while a second feedback loop is connected
between the output of the power supply stage and the input of the
preregulator.