>-----Original Message-----
>From: =D6mer Yalhi [mailto:oyalhi@TEKSAN.COM.TR]=20
>Sent: 06 January 2004 22:15
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: [EE:] RC Charge time
>
>
>How does one calculate the charge time of an RC circuit?  I=20
>know the voltage, the capacitor value and the resistor value=20
>ofcourse.  I am sure it does differ with the temprature also,=20
>but for now I am assuming room temprature.  It would be nice=20
>to know how the temprature effects (by
>formula) the charge time also.
>
>Any help is appriciated.


Vc(t) =3D Vo e^(-t/RC )

Where:
Vc(t) is the voltage across the capacitor at time t
Vo is the voltage applied across the resistor/capacitor.
R resistance in Ohms
C capacitance in Farads.

Regards

Mike

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