Having read hundreds (almost identical) textbook and tutorial texts as well as fora threads on the
subject, it seems that real-world behavior in this situation is not really an issue. Technical info from
the leading manufacturers of e-caps have lately at least adopted the insight that the voltage division
after charging is not determined by the ratio of the capacitances involved (as theory dictates it), but
by their respective leakage resistances. It would be much more interesting (and useful) though, to
establish, which physical entity/entities determine the initial voltage division, and learn how the
charging process progresses from there. References to relevant literature would be welcome -
preferably with as little math as possible: my interest is in the phenomena, not primarily calculation.
If you can come up with a description/explanation yourself - all the better. Please note, I am not
in the habit of burning midnight oil on e-mailing - so don't expect immediate response. Thanks,
Ray
subject, it seems that real-world behavior in this situation is not really an issue. Technical info from
the leading manufacturers of e-caps have lately at least adopted the insight that the voltage division
after charging is not determined by the ratio of the capacitances involved (as theory dictates it), but
by their respective leakage resistances. It would be much more interesting (and useful) though, to
establish, which physical entity/entities determine the initial voltage division, and learn how the
charging process progresses from there. References to relevant literature would be welcome -
preferably with as little math as possible: my interest is in the phenomena, not primarily calculation.
If you can come up with a description/explanation yourself - all the better. Please note, I am not
in the habit of burning midnight oil on e-mailing - so don't expect immediate response. Thanks,
Ray