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LTspice question: modelling a solenoid

So make a 120V supply that can supply just the "leak-off", then the "snub" energy won't go to waste and heat.

...Jim Thompson

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So add a weenie supply to keep the capacitor "alive", as shown in...

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Since the current requirements are essentially leakage, I'd be tempted to use a capacitor type feed directly from the AC line. I do that often in appliance control chips.

...Jim Thompson

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| James E.Thompson, P.E.                           |    mens     |
| Analog Innovations, Inc.                         |     et      |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC\'s and Discrete Systems  |    manus    |
| Phoenix, Arizona  85048    Skype: Contacts Only  |             |
| Voice:(480)460-2350  Fax: Available upon request |  Brass Rat  |
| E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com |    1962     |
             
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And just what, per se, does that have to do with what i said?

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JosephKK

Where did the OP of this thread (John Nagle) go to?

...Jim Thompson

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| James E.Thompson, P.E.                           |    mens     |
| Analog Innovations, Inc.                         |     et      |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC\'s and Discrete Systems  |    manus    |
| Phoenix, Arizona  85048    Skype: Contacts Only  |             |
| Voice:(480)460-2350  Fax: Available upon request |  Brass Rat  |
| E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com |    1962     |
             
 Stormy on the East Coast today... due to Bush\'s failed policies.
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Jim Thompson

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