The time constant gives the time in seconds during which the voltage between the terminating wires of a charged capacitor decreases to 37% due to self-discharging. With capacitance values in the ÂµF range, the time constant at the time of delivery is usually between 2000 and 4000 seconds.
According to the company website, Charter Communications became a publicly traded company in 1999, so it is owned by shareholders. As of May 2014, Thomas M. Rutledge is the president and CEO.
On the other hand, the registration of the foundation charter at the Public Registry of Panama grants the status of independent legal person to the Private Interest Foundation; due to this, the foundation can purchase and hold assets of any kind and can enter into any agreements.