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On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:03:37 -0700, "Jim Thomson" <Jim.thom@telus.net>
wrote:
>## Even if u measured P-P ripple on any scope, the 1st thing you
>do is divide it by 2.. to give you peak. Then multiply peak x .707
>[or divide by 1.414] Ok, now u have RMS.
REPLY:
Sorry, that method is only correct for a sine wave, not for a
sawtooth. You would be close, probably good enough for ham purposes
but not spot on. As you mention later in your post, a true RMS meter
such as a Fluke 87 or equivalent is the way to go if RMS is what you
want.
73, Bill W6WRT
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