[Amps] Series Capacitor Strings in HV Supplies

[Ian White, G3SEK]

K8NV wrote:
>I have formulated a new theory which offers very convincing proof that 
>the traditional 'equalizing' resistors used with series-connected 
>electrolytic capacitor strings are NOT necessary. I realize that this 
>contradicts the prevailing wisdom, not to mention the design of 
>hundreds of commercial amps that have come and gone.
>
There are lots of electrolytic strings out there with "equalizing" 
resistors that are too high to be effective, yet the electrolytics don't 
seem worried about it. That does rather tend to prove your point.

(You probably just started a "Holy War"... good luck, Eric!)


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73 from Ian G3SEK         'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
                            Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
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