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- Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tech Forum request 10101 Reactive PS concens
- Replies: 5
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Re: Tech Forum request 10101 Reactive PS concens
I have a Tek 2xx scope and now I'm curious - how they avoided this problem. Most of the linear power supplies do have significant surge currents limited only by the transformer. The surge current capability of household circuits is large enough to noticeably dim lights on the same circuit, if is not...
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tech Forum request 10101 Reactive PS concens
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2961
Tech Forum request 10101 Reactive PS concens
I know that nanny-ism is all over the place - in power tools and appliances. But the use of capacitors for voltage dropping impedance is an area where caution is indeed necessary. I know of a contract controls manufacturer who ventured into this area only to experience flaming results ! As far as va...
- Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:57 am
- Forum: Up For Grabs
- Topic: old Pop electronics &radio now
- Replies: 4
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How about $50 ?