[Amps] Hipot testing vs RF breakdown

Larry Benko xxw0qe at comcast.net
Mon Mar 29 13:14:32 PDT 2010


Occasionally I wish to Hipot some parts such as relays or capacitors. 
Has anyone ever seen a factor relating 60Hz breakdown voltage to RF
breakdown voltage in the HF range?  The only thing I seem to find is 
from the vacuum relay manufacturers who often show breakdown for 60Hz 
and at various RF frequencies for their relays.  Of course this is for 
vacuum and not air.

Can someone point me to a study or other information. I have heard that 
  RF Hipot testers exist I'm not going to be getting one.

Thanks and 73,
Larry, W0QE



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