Re: [Amps] Russian capacitor kbap ratings to current?

[Ron Youvan <ka4inm@gmail.com>]

 Peter Bertini wrote:

> I have several 470pF @ 15kV RF doorknob caps that have a 40kbap rating.
> Seller says the kbap markings are the same as our kvar.
> How do I calculate the maximum RF current these can handle?
> Is this the correct formula? (assuming they are well within their frequency
> rating.)
> *I = kvar x 1000 / Vrms x 1.73   *
  I would guess then put three in parallel, to reduce the current to a 
third in each.
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