Don't know if Americans die easier than Europeans...just know that the TNV limits are different. Maybe UL has done some testing to determine this? Or maybe the IEC could do a study...Any volunteers? - Mel
---------- From: Victor L. Boersma[SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 1:38 PM To: INTERNET:[email protected] Subject: RE: Y capacitors on 60VDC supply > > Hello Moshe, this is what you need to ask yourself, and your answer will be > different depending on your market: > > Does your power supply output comply with the limits for a TNV circuit? In > the US it would not (it is above 60VDC). Therefor, as anything above 60VDC is > a hazardous voltage you may need a Y1 capacitor. > > For Europe, the TNV limits are 120VDC. Therefor, if your power supply is > double insulated, your output may qualify to be TNV in Europe. Then you could > use a Y2 capacitor to isolate your 60VDC (max 72VDC) power supply from low > voltage or ground. Mel. does that mean that North Americans die easier than Europeans ???? Are you suggesting that Moshe finds out ?? Ciao, Vic
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