caps in parallel with transformers

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 19:50:16 -0600
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        caps in parallel with transformers
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        Fri, 28 Mar 97 14:32:16 EST
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>>        If you draw out the circuit and examine it, you will
>>see that (for the charging cycle) the capacitor is ALWAYS in
>>parallel with the transformer (secondary).

>which means the cap is always shorting out the transformer. right ?

        It means the cap is in parallel with the transformer.

        Whether it is 'shorting' the transformer or not depends on
        what value of capacitor is involved, or more exactly, the
        impedance that cap presents to the transformer.

        (Also, if its neon transformer, its designed to be 'shorted'...)

        regards
        dwp