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Re: Lumped vs. Helical Resonator
Hi Richard,
On the subject of measurement you replied....
> We are currently working on special rectification ideas for TCs, but I
> don't believe for one minute that a rectifier/filter loaded TC will
> really give a peak voltage equivalent to that of normal discharge
> through air.
I realize that for the first shot or two the coil will be detuned. But
as the rectifier fed cap attains a charge, it presents less and less
loading as the conduction angle for the rectifiers changes. I guess
also its capacitance relative to the terminal capacitance is going to
have some effect. A lot obviously depends on the measuring capacitor
leakage, but I think that can be overcome. Anything more I should
consider?
Malcolm