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How should I isolate AC and DC on a small PCB?
I am designing a small PCB (1"x1") and it will have some DC logic traces (5V and GND) and some high frequency AC power traces (100V 1000Hz 50mA). Are there any special considerations I need to take ...
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Sensing signal on a power line from high side
I have a circuit design as above. I'm trying to sense the voltage difference accross the \$ 0.1 \Omega \$ resistor. I physically connected the sensory circuit to the low side of the AC line, and saw ...
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Why is power supply from electrical utility referenced to earth?
In response to the question Basic Training for working with 120V AC zebonaut had replied that "A regular wall outlet is referenced to earth" and this provides the close loop for the circuit to ...
