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ELECTRONIC FILM CAPACITORS, INC.
Reidville Industrial Park * 41 Interstate Lane WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06705
PHONE (203) 755-5629 FAX (203) 755-0659
www.DataSheet4U.com
RESISTOR-CAPACITOR NETWORKS
APPLICATIONS Noise suppression and contact protection
SERIES RC1313
RN
RL L
RL
OR Vsource
RN
CN L
Vsource
CN
Fig. 1 (across the load)
Fig. 2 (across the contacts)
The circuit to be used is dependent upon particular situations. Either circuit may be enough protection for your needs. For extreme situations, both "Load" and "Contact" protection may be required.
Recommendations
There are two types of discharges that can damage switching contacts and generate noise: (1) "Glow Discharges" caused by the ignition of gases between contacts. These develop at about 320 volts at about a 0.