Re: Why don't they mark SMD caps?

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From: Rich Grise
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:11

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On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:24:22 +1000, Shaun wrote:
> "Robert Baer" <robertbaer@localnet.com> wrote in message 

>>   Ahh..the caps could likewise be coated (and AFAIK they .are. coated
>> prior to potting for leaded versions).
>>   Then, given that coating, they could be marked like the resistors you
>> mentioned.
>>   BUT..that was "never" done so it will not be done (gotta stay in that
>> rut...).
> 
> I doult very much any manufacter would coat SMD caps as it would
> increase the height to capacitor sits above the board, increasing the
> mounted inductance, a crital factor when designing high frequecny boards. 

They'd also be a little hard to solder in. ;-)

Cheers!
Rich

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