> > So if we ignore the input and output impedance the time constante is R1 > > and R2 in parallell* C ? > That's what I meant to say ( Rin near zero and Rout is near infinity. Then in that case time constant is R1 x C. R2 is "waving in the breeze" as it has a high impedance (=Rout) at it's right hand end. RM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu