??? 08/13/04 23:42 Read: times |
#75902 - RE: WEOT: Capacitor packaging Responding to: ???'s previous message |
![]() "The aluminum electrolytic capacitor has a limited life span" "Most electronic components have a practically infinite life expectancy"...But electrolytic capacitors are another story altogether. Electrolytic capacitors are virtually guaranteed to fail eventually" On the other hand, I agree with Steve. If the design is finished and well done then you will not replace capacitors more frequently than other parts. Just choose good quality or low price parts as required because all are the same, but, as people, some are better. ...Or don’t use electrolytic at all, if you want to be shore that your project will “live ever”. (Don’t abuse: there are very few systems that require this). CAUTION!!! Those things could be dangerous. I heard about a student from the older years who had lost his finger ( long time ago, when I was student too). |