[ARC5] BC-348

[Robert Downs]

And one of the dots will usually tell you whether the dielectric is paper or mica.

 

Robert Downs

 

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Subject: Re: [ARC5] BC-348

 

Generally , it's easy to tell the difference even though the molded paper and mica LOOK similar. The paper ones are higher value such as .01, .02, .05,  or .1 uf , etc

They are used in bypass and coupling functions.

Micas are generally in the picofarad range or maybe as high as .001 uf , used in the RF/ IF areas . They are physically much smaller that than the paper types.

 

You can also read the dots to quick check the multiplier.

 

 

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