[Test-Equipment] Question about series/parallel capacitors

[J. Forster]

If the capacitors were perfect (zero leakage), the two are equal.

With real capacitors, option A with a bleeder string to equalize the
capacitor voltages would be preferable.

Why don't you buy a single cap to do the job and save a bunch of trouble.

-John

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> I need a 0.5uF capacitor that's capable of handling 600VDC.  I have
> several 0.5uF that are rated at 250V so I plan to connect them in
> series/parallel to get 0.5uF at 750V.
>
> The question I have is does it matter how these are connected?
>
> I have the choice of:
>
> A. Connecting three sets of three capacitors each in parallel to produce
> 1.5uF and then connecting the three sets in series yielding 0.5uF.
>
> or
>
> B. Connecting three sets of capacitors in series and then connecting the
> resulting 1/6uF capacitors in parallel to again make 0.5uF.
>
>
> Both methods will give me 0.5uF but it I'm wondering if one way has any
> advantages.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
>
>
>
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