[Test-Equipment] Question about series/parallel capacitors

[J. Forster]

Mouser has plenty of 0.47 uF @ 600 V polypropylene caps.

-John

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>> 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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> This is an attempt to replace a "standard capacitor" in a General Radio
> Model 1617A capacitance bridge.  The original capacitor shorted.  I found
> some 0.5uF, 0.5% caps that are rated at 250V so I figured making an array
> out of nine of them would get me 0.5uF at 750V at 0.5% (or hopefully
> better).
>
> I think adding bleeder resistors would upset the balance in this
> application, right?
>
> I have my sights set on a true GR standard capacitor (a 1409-X); however,
> I think at best it's only rated at 500V and this bridge can develop 600V
> of bias so I'm not sure I can use that as a replacement.  I do plan to use
> it to check the accuracy of my home-made standard.
>
> Thanks!
> Barry - N4BUQ
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