[Elecraft] Capacitors...simple yet complex question

[Timothy A. Raymer]

What I was wondering about was differences in types of Electrolytic 
caps.  I know within a type, Caps will vary with voltage rating.  But I was 
wondering specifically about the differences in construction between the 
Capacitors such as the Panasonic TSW Caps that we all see in stuff, and the 
Mallory or Panasonic AA "Computer Grade" Capacitors.  A 6800uF TSW is 25mm 
x 40mm, while the 6800uF AA it 35mm x 79mm.  I guess the question I wanted 
answered by one of you technical types is:  "Can the electrons tell the 
difference?"  Or, "Do the bigger ones last longer?"

Thanks.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV

At 15:29 12/23/2002 -0800, Bob Tellefsen wrote:
>Tim
>I believe the difference in size is due to voltage ratings.