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Re: PFC Cap Question




> How exactly do you calculate the correct size for a PFC cap. I have an OBIT
> with a 115V, 5A primary and a 10kV, 23mA secondary, thanks

First input impedance of the OBIT:

Zin = U/I = 115/5 = 23 Ohm

Then the matching capacitor for it (100% PFC):

C = 1/(w*Zin) = 1/(2*pi*f*23 Ohm) = 1/(120*3.1416*23) = 115 micro-Farad

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