Parallel Capacitors: Do I Need a Resistor for Simulation?

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In simulation environments, a resistor is often required in the loop with parallel capacitors to ensure proper functioning, even though this is not typically seen in real circuits. In practical applications, resistors are generally unnecessary unless specific conditions, such as charge bleed-off, necessitate their use. Large value resistors may be added in simulations to meet certain conditions. The need for resistors in simulations does not reflect their necessity in actual circuit designs. Understanding the differences between simulation requirements and real-world applications is crucial for accurate circuit analysis.
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For parallel capacitors a resistor is needed in the loop when I run a simulation but I haven't seen this in any circuits, is it not needed in a real circuit?
 
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nvm it doesn't say that anymore
 
In simulation environments, you often have to put in a large value resistor for some conditions. And no, they are not needed in general in real life (unless needed for some other reason, like bleed-off of charge or whatever).
 

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