[R-390] Testing mica and HV caps

[Richard]

I just had a thought.   I have a Tektronix 576 Curve Tracer (itself a 
boatanchor) that can source 1,500 volts.   A integrated circuit with 
gate oxide leakage has a very characteristic breakdown curve so I assume 
a discrete leaky capacitor should also.  I think I'll give that a try 
next time I find some older caps to compare.

-Richard W5SRB

On 2/28/2019 11:25 PM, r-390-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
> Testing mica and HV caps (Perry Sandeen)