(Solved): A 100F capacitor is used in a mains-powered digital clock to provide a shortterm power backup to ...
A 100?F capacitor is used in a mains-powered digital clock to provide a shortterm power backup to a time-keeping circuitry in the event of a power failure. Whilst the mains power is available, the capacitor is charged to 10V. The timekeeping circuit presents 1M? resistance to the power supply and it is unable to function when the supply voltage falls below 3.5V.
1. Draw a circuit diagram for the power-failure scenario, including the capacitor and the load resistance. 2. From full-charge, how long will this capacitor keep the time circuit working?