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Article #9925How do I choose a capacitor type ?
From: A.B.Smith
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 1991 14:57
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 1991 14:57
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Hi, I am currently building a number of audio circuits (pre-amps, effect boxes, that sort of thing) and the circuits I have don't specify the construction material of the capacitor. Could someone give me a few rules on what sort of capacitor I should select (ie. when should I use Ceramic, Mylar, Polyester, etc). I have a few basic books on electronic construction but they omit this sort of information. Could I use the same type throughout the circuit (except for the electrolytics) ? And can I use tantalum beads capacitors instead of electrolytics ? Many thanks, Andrew.
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