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What is the time constant of a timing circuit?!
How do you calculate the time constant of a timing circuit using a capacitor C of value 4.7�F and a resistor R of value 8.2kΩ?!
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The time constant (T) of a circuit is the time it takes that circuit to reach 1 -1/e (about 0.632) of its final value of current or voltage if increasing. (Or, if decreasing, 1/e, about 0.368)
T is given by capacitance in farads x resistance in ohms.
In your case 4.7/1000000 x 8200 = 38.54 milliseconds
T is given by capacitance in farads x resistance in ohms.
In your case 4.7/1000000 x 8200 = 38.54 milliseconds
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