>
>Ian, is there any preference for the type of resistor used for the glitch
>resistor?
>I have some 25 ohm/25 watt Dale RER type metal body resistors, but I am
>concerned that they might be prone to flash over due to the relatively small
>gap between the leads and the metal case.
// True
> Presumeably a ceramic body wire
>wound resistor is the way to go.
// During a glitch, the ceramic case tends to explode and throw
schrapnel around one's abode.
>Should I be concerned about inductance
>(L*di/dt kick) -
// No
>... ...
cheers
- R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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