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04-01-2018, 02:24 PM

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50 volt - higher-voltage electrical systems

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Posted By avanti

Yes. The issue with points is a good example of...

Yes. The issue with points is a good example of the problem. Last time automakers looked at higher voltages, the engineers were starting to think that they might have to add a big old capacitor on...

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03-28-2018, 08:16 PM

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50 volt - higher-voltage electrical systems

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Posted By avanti

IIRC, that was an attempt to tap into the 24V...

IIRC, that was an attempt to tap into the 24V series setup to extract the 12VDC, wasn't it? If you used a DC-DC converter to convert 24VDC to 12VDC, I don't see where it would be any worse than any...

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03-28-2018, 12:53 AM

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50 volt - higher-voltage electrical systems

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Posted By avanti

As I understand it, automotive engineering...

As I understand it, automotive engineering guidelines require extra insulation (and orange-colored sheaths) for anything 60VDC or 30VAC or greater. I think 48VDC was chosen to be comfortably below...

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03-27-2018, 09:48 PM

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50 volt - higher-voltage electrical systems

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Posted By avanti

The pitting is caused by arcing, which happens...

The pitting is caused by arcing, which happens when a voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage of air. It really has little to do with load. That is why you can get a long spark touching a doorknob in...

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