What is the equation switched capacitors

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between charging current and switched capacitors in a circuit, specifically focusing on capacitors C1 through C5 and the sequential closing of switches with a delay time.

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  • Participants explore the equation relating charging current to switched capacitors, with one questioning the behavior of the circuit when the second capacitor is switched. Another participant suggests considering the system as a variable capacitor.

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The discussion includes concerns about the circuit's behavior, particularly regarding the potential for infinite current when switching capacitors. There is an acknowledgment of instantaneous voltage equalization between capacitors during switching, indicating a productive exploration of the circuit's dynamics.

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Participants are considering the implications of sequential switch operation and the timing of these actions, which may affect the overall circuit behavior.

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HELLO
what is the equation that describes the relation between the charging current i(vdd) and that switched capacitors ( c1,c2,c3,c4,c5) if we put into consideration that switches are closing in sequence switch 1,switch 2, . . .switch 5 with a delay time of td


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There is a problem with your circuit.
When the second capacitor is switched, there is an infinite current through the switch.
 
can we think about it as a variable capacitor?
 
dddd12349999 said:
HELLO
what is the equation that describes the relation between the charging current i(vdd) and that switched capacitors ( c1,c2,c3,c4,c5) if we put into consideration that switches are closing in sequence switch 1,switch 2, . . .switch 5 with a delay time of td

thanks
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Carl Pugh said:
There is a problem with your circuit.
When the second capacitor is switched, there is an infinite current through the switch.
That's only for an instant.

When the switch for C2 is closed, the voltages across C1 & C2 become equal to each other virtually instantaneously. Then the pair continue to be charged for that point.
 

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