On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:56:08 +1200, you wrote: >Cedric Chang wrote: >>> On Apr 29, 2008, at 6:47 PM, Estevan wrote: >>> >>> Greetings all! >>> >>> I have been asked to find a way to switch between 2Kv AC and 3Kv >>> AC (1.6mA MAX) (around 5W MAX) to a few different loads. Does >>> anybody have a good supplier or any links for this type of thing? >>> >>> Thanks for your help! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Estevan >>> >> >> How fast, how often ? >> cc >> >1.6ma * 3kv = 48 watts :-( >Roy But a switch shouldn't have to handle anything like that... vacuum relay is probably easiest - look at the high-end of reed relay sizes as you may find something suitable there. Otherwise, HV mosfets or IGBTS - maybe MOSFETS with photovoltaic optoisolators to simplify the gate drive, -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist