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Re: Electrolytic Capacitor Ratings [was Re: Choosing Parts?]
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Date: 
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:27:02 GMT
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Gary Livick <glivick@pacbell.net+NoMoreSpam+>
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As long as we are talking about caps, I cannot find the information
about why one uses tanatlum caps vs ceramic caps vs electrolytic.  What
are the differences between the various types?

Thanks,

Gary Livick



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  RE: Electrolytic Capacitor Ratings [was Re: Choosing Parts?]
 
Sorry to say, but the capacitance does change depending upon the applied voltage. As you increase the plate voltage a force is created pulling the plates together. This effectively INCREASES the capacitance. The good news is that this enhancement is (...) (25 years ago, 22-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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