[Amps] series-connecting a split-stator variable cap

[Bill Turner]

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At 03:19 PM 3/19/2006, Scott Townley wrote:

>I have a dual (split-stator) 20-100pF air cap, 0.040" gap (so ~1500V)
>I need a single 15-50pF, 3000V for a tank tuning cap.
>So is there any reason I can't simply series-connect the split stators and
>float the rotor?  Obviously the rotor must be isolated from the chassis
>now, and I won't get 20/2=10pF min due to frame effects, but I only need
>15...anything I'm missing?
>TIA,

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It's done often. Should be no problem.

Bill, W6WRT