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Author Topic: AC Rectifier circuit - Power Factor Correction problem  (Read 747 times)

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Posts: 378
I made this power factor correction circuit for a rectifier I'm designing.

I'm having a problem figuring out how to prevent the massive current surge when the circuit is first powered up. I'd ideally like a soft start if possible? Does anyone know how to do this?

Attached is a picture of the sim!

Simulator:
https://www.falstad.com/circuit/

Go to File -> Import from Text
Paste the code below to view my circuit.

Code: [Select]
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Does anyone know how to do this?
Yes but what's the point if you're going to disappear again without a word.

BTW:  This is how you post Falstad links.
   

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Posts: 378
Yes but what's the point if you're going to disappear again without a word.

BTW:  This is how you post Falstad links.

Fair enough. Thanks for the link posting tip.
   
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