Self Discharging Capacitance Meter

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Measure capacitance using RC time constant.

Start with open switch then close to begin measurement.

Open the switch until the capacitor is fully discharged

T = RC

where T is the time for the capacitor to charge to 63.2% given the R resistor and C capator.

published 6 years ago

PrathikP

6 years ago

The current through the capacitor is huge!

PrathikP

6 years ago

Peak of 500A!

prinzrainer

6 years ago

Increased clock period and resistance to limit it

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