| Oliver Sedlacek 01/13/10 04:36 Read: 148 times Uk |
#172423 - Leakage and bleeds Responding to: Rishiraj Singh Ahuja's previous message |
There is no bleed resistor across C1/C2, so even a small leakage current through the Triac or D5/D6 will charge C1/C2 to full rectified mains. A bleed resistor is also highly recommended so that the capacitors discharge themselves in a sensible time after the unit is disconnected from the mains.
This circuit has no form of inrush current limiting, and almost certainly does not comply with European Union CE requirements. I would look at PFC (power factor correction) chips which charge capacitors in the way you want. |
| Topic | Author | Date |
| Flash Light Charging Problem | Rishiraj Singh Ahuja | 01/12/10 21:53 |
| right side limiting | Stefan KAnev | 01/13/10 01:41 |
| RE: Va and Vb woudl be isolated from each other | Andy Neil | 01/13/10 02:28 |
| Leakage and bleeds | Oliver Sedlacek | 01/13/10 04:36 |
Phase angle control? | Kai Klaas | 01/13/10 09:15 |



