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Definition:

Equation

Parameters

Diagram

Calculate Shunt Resistance of a
Capacitor:
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Parameter

Value

Units

Special
Values

Inputs:

er (diel.
const.)

ρ
(resistivity)

Ohm-metersMegaOhm-centimeterskiloOhm-metersMegaOhm-metersmicroOhm-metersmicroOhm-centimetersOhm-centimetersOhm-feet____________________

C
(capacitance)

F, FaradsmF,
millifaradsuF, microfaradsnF,
nanofaradspF, picofarads____________________

Outputs:

R (impedance)

OhmskiloOhmsMegaOhmsmilliOhmsmicroOhmsnanoOhms____________________

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Notes:
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Got this from Dave L. Johnson (now
with Titan, PSD)

The basic relationship
is

The same relationship was used
(before field plotting programs) to calculate the capacitance of strange
shapes by measuring the resistance of conductive paper cut to that shape.

Copyright ?2000-2001  Raymond J. Allen