[AMPS] resistors

[Steve Thompson]

In message <19990222010656.AAB12261@[209.239.238.107]>, Rich Measures
<measures@vc.net> writes

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>>>>>Ÿ  What is to be gained by using a 200k-ohm bleeder on a C-filter, 
>>>Carl?
>>>>
>>>>Quicker HV bleed down time, less chance of a recharge. 
>>>
>>>Ä  What mechanism recharges the capacitor?  
>>
>>
>>An incomplete discharge. Something very easy to do for an inexperienced
>>person..
>>
>€  Bzzzzzt.  You said recharge.
>>>

The mechanisms causing apparent recharge were discussed in good detail
by Bob Pease of NatSemi in Electronics magazine (I think) a few months
ago. I'll post a reference when I find it.

Steve

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