Capacitance and mathematics


If a 1-meter pair of interconnects with certain RCAs has a listed capacitance of X, can one safely assume that the capacitance of a 5-meter pair (with the same RCAs) will be no more than 5X?
Thanks.
-- Howard
hodu
Confused, indeed. (By the Wikipedia entry, that is.) And hopeful about my assumptions. Thanks.
Yes, your assumption is correct.

Just be sure, of course, that the capacitance specified for the 1 meter pair is its total capacitance, and not capacitance per foot which is sometimes what is specified.

Best regards,
-- Al
Cable manufacturers who reveal capacitance do so as a per foot or per meter metric, without any connectors. Connectors will add capacitance, more or less based on their design.