[Amps] Russian capacitor kbap ratings to current?

Peter Bertini radioconnection at gmail.com
Fri May 4 11:42:20 EDT 2018


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   *

73

Pete



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