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Re: Necessary To Disconnect Components Before Applying Power?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 10/21/2021 17 Replies

Now we are getting at the crux of the issue. I agree the average voltage is 6V, but when it comes to power, it is the RMS value that matters, not average. A 12V 50% duty cycle supply has a RMS value of 8.48V, not 6V.

As an example, consider a 12v square wave... Login to read more.

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