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Crossover Design Tips

Capacitor voltage/power ratings: Typically, 50-volt capacitors can handle up to 70 RMS Watts, 100v can handle 200w and 250v up to 300w.

Inductors gauge/power ratings: In inductors, the gauge of the wire used determines power handling.  Common values are:  20 gauge (0,659mm˛) = 180 watts, 18ga (1,05mm˛) = 250 to 300 watts, 16ga (1,668mm˛) = 500 watts and 14ga (2,65mm˛) = 800 watts.

Foil inductors:

CFC16 = 1,3mm˛ (350 Watt) CFC14 = 2,1mm˛ (500 Watt) CFC12 = 3,3mm˛ (650 Watt)

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