>-----Original Message----- >From: Dave VanHorn [mailto:piclist-bounces@MIT.EDU] >Sent: 16 May 2005 18:50 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.; Microcontroller >discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [EE] replacing a faulty capacitor on a T.V > > >There is a phenomenon called "soak" where a cap can be shorted, and >after the short is removed, it recharges to some level. >I've seen this in CRTs, where I definitely shorted them out, and >later, without being powered, they were able to spark again. "Dieletric absorption" is the technical name for this AFAIK. Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist