RC time constant
gives the characteristic time of the exponential response of a first-order resistor-capacitor system.
symbols, variables and units
τ：s；R：Ω；C：F。
applicable conditions and boundaries
linear first-order RC network, R is the equivalent resistance seen by the capacitor.
formula source code
The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.
\tau=RC
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RC circuittime constant