ozshadow
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Why exactly are they never used other than in the power supplies and as DC offsetting?
Originally Posted by ozshadow Why exactly are they never used other than in the power supplies and as DC offsetting? |
Originally Posted by ATAT Heh, i Guess it comes down to why use em.. with a single-ended design (like hte szerkers) the output cap is a necessity because dc offset = bias > 1/2 signal strength. While with a split supply / push pull type topology you have nearly zero offset (if you're careful) so there's no real "need" for an output cap. The reason you dont see em on portable designs is because electrolyts take up space. Honestly, why add em if you don't need em? |
Originally Posted by ozshadow Why exactly are they never used other than in the power supplies and as DC offsetting? |
Originally Posted by ozshadow Why exactly are they never used other than in the power supplies and as DC offsetting? |
Originally Posted by DaKi][er ok. I pose the question - Where do you think they should be used, and why? |