Re: power supply question - Big Caps

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Roger Hampson"
<r_.hampson@t...> wrote:

> Hi Chris,
>
> The problem with using a higher value cap is that your inrush

current will

> be that much higher and you may well damage the rectifier diodes and
> transformer, you only need to resonate the cap and other components

to both

> smooth the DC and conduct noise from the supply rails.
>
> Regards
>
> Roger
>

The inrush problem can be compensated for with an inrush limiter.

I would use the big cap without hesitation.

Dave