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Re: capacitance



Original poster: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com 

In a message dated 7/14/04 10:45:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:


>Original poster: "Anthony" <ant17-at-optushome-dot-com.au>
>
>Hi guys I was wondering if any of you know a formula for calculating
>capacitance that is really accurate if you could help I would be greatful


Anthony,

The following has always worked good for me.

C (pf) = (.224 K A) / d

K = dielectric constant of the dielectric material
A = plate area in square inches
d = thickness of the dielectric in inches

Ed Sonderman