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⏱ RC Time Constant Calculator

Time constant τ, charging times, filter cutoff frequency & live simulation

Inputs

Simulation Graph

Charging
Discharging
τ markers

📐 Formula Reference

τ = R × C (seconds)

fc = 1 / (2π × τ) (cutoff frequency)

Vc(t) = Vs × (1 − e−t/τ) for charging

Vc(t) = V₀ × e−t/τ for discharging

At t = τ: ~63.2% charged. At t = 5τ: ~99.3% (fully charged).