| ??? 11/17/06 21:20 Read: times |
#128217 - tantalums Responding to: ???'s previous message |
Rob Klein said:
Umm, in a low-impedance circuit like a power supply, reverse polarised tantalum capacitors can actually burst into flames, while reverse polarised electrolytics just burst. And a properly-installed tantalum may still explode, if it's not rated for surge current. Now that you can get high-ish (even 22uF and more!) capacitance inexpensive ceramics, there's no need for tantalums. -a |
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