> >
> > 3  -  This topology should never be used if any part of the PIC circuit
> > goes anywhere near where humans can touch.  It would never get
> > regulatory
> > approval,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sean Alcorn - Avion Sydney [SMTP:sdalcorn@AVION.COM.AU]
> Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 2:14 PM
>
> I do not agree. What's the difference if 240VAC is on the resistor when
> the triac on the same board is at the same potential? Provided the
> circuit is enclosed, what is the difference?
>
Presumably you won't be letting the user touch the triac either?  Olins
point is perfectly valid.

Mike

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