*** it will not be a simple capacitor. It will need voltage regulation and current limiting components as well. All capcitors need careful voltage and current management unless the decoder or device already ahs those parts already integrated.

regards, Richard

 

Thanks Richard.

The ESU lighting strip has a built-in a way of ensuring there is constant voltage source, irrespective of the track voltage. There is also a built-in capacitor for short power interruptions.

So I am looking for advice on whether I can use a super cap in lieu of the ESU power pack as an additional source.

Regards

 

*** Yes, I understood that. It has voltage reulation built in for its own active componentry but that does not necessarily mean added parts would be properly covered.

The ESU power pack has voltage regulation and current limiting of charge built in. You could theoretically substitute it with any other "Stay alive" device but not just a capacitor. Adding just a capacitor may well fail or look like a short to your DCC system as the surge current on turn on would be too high.

You could of course try replacing the integrated capacitor with one of the same voltage rating but higher capacitance. Also, generally the integrated cap is usually enough... if its not I'd also look at pickup quality.

regards, Richard