Re: (Fwd) bleeder resistors used with MMC

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Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Bill,

Typically we use 1/2 watt at 10Meg across each cap. If the lead 
length of the resistor is too short to cross the cap, then just 
series up 2 4.7Meg resistors. I bought 10Meg resistors which reached 
across the cap. Some resistors have extended lead lengths, so take a 
look at the spec page at any of the standard component distributors 
if you want to simply use a single resistor. Not sure of my part 
number as it a few years ago and I didn't document it.

Take care,
Bart

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> Original poster: wysock@xxxxxxx
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> From:               Self <wysock@xxxxxxx>
> To:                 Terry Fritz <vardin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject:            bleeder resistors used with MMC
> Date sent:          Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:07:53 -0800
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> Terry,
>
> I've spent a lot of time surching the List archives and so far have
> not found an answer to my question.  What would you recommend
> as the best size (in megohms I would presume), and wattage level
> to use with an MMC stack?  I just bought 12 of the CD-942's and
> will be using all of them in series for a final cap rating of .012 mfd.
>
> I know many folks have used resistors to equalize the voltage
> distribution in these series strings.  Unfortuantely, I never saved
> any of those posts to the List.  Any help or advice you can give
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Best regards,
> Bill Wysock.
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