Bernhard Schweighofer wrote:
>
> On Tue, 10 Dec 1996, peter cousens wrote:
>
> > Mark A. Corio wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi again,
>
> [...]
>
> > The only practical way to isolate mains is via a transformer
> > A power supply using caps for isolation would only be possible
> > using very high frequence. It would cost more and would
> > have limited isolation only
> > As you say your app. cannot be totally isolated then
> > a transformer looks like the only option
>                                ^^^^
>
> What's about a light source (light-bulb connected to AC) and some
> solar-cells ?  :-)
>
> bye
>
> Bernhard Schweighofer alias schweigi@sbox.tu-graz.ac.at
> (Student at Graz University of Technology, Austria)
for 1A, get real!!
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