Re: [TCML] voltage divider

[Paul Bidmead <bidmeadp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Phillip
you will need to make a double ended divider
HVa O----[=R1a=]------(meter-a)------[=2xR2=]------(meter 
b)------[=R1b=]-------O HVb

R1a = R1b = single ended R1 value
2xR2 = single ended @r value x2

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Phillip Slawinski wrote:
> How do you wire up a simple voltage divider to measure the voltage between
> the two terminals on a NST?  I have two 100M and two 10M resistors.  I'm
> able to take the voltage of one side of the NST, but not both combined.
>
> On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 7:16 PM, Paul Bidmead <bidmeadp@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   
> > David
> >
> > this is dependant on the resistances you choose
> > P = V^2 / R
> >
> > so a 1M divider @ 5kv
> > P = 5000 x 5000 / 1000000
> > P = 25w
> > a 10M @ 5Kv = 2.5w ect.
> >
> > Regards
> > Paul Bidmead
> > BidSpec Electronics Engineering
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> >
> > David Nelson wrote:
> >
> >     
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > Thanks for your post about voltage dividers. For measuring NST outputs
> > > what power rating of resistors is required. I mean will 1/4 watt resistors
> > > work? 100W?
> > >
> > > Dave Nelson
> > >
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