[R-390] Another Capacitor Question
Barry
n4buq at knology.net
Thu Jan 12 21:57:02 EST 2012
This question concerns voltage ratings.
In this application, the system can apply up to 600VDC across the capacitors (several in parallel). I happened on some 1000V polystyrenes for the bulk of the 0.5uF and need to finish with some smaller value polystyrenes. I can get some 1000V capacitors for this, but they're pricey ($10 each in lots of two). I can readily get 630V polystyrenes, though.
Is this too close to the max rating? I usually get capacitors rated at well beyond the anticipated applied voltage (1.5x or better) and would do so here if it weren't for the lack of reasonably-priced units.
Thanks for any advice,
Barry - N4BUQ
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