[Elecraft] Visually IDing NPO/C0G caps in the junkbox

[Jason Milldrum]

It's my understanding (and experience) that many ceramic NP0 caps have a
black band on the top. However, I don't believe that there are any
standardized markings, so YMMV.

73,
Jason Milldrum, NT7S

Tom Hammond wrote:
> Folks:
>
>
> Just received a query from a friend, asking how to VISUALLY identify
> a NPO/C0G ceramic capacitor if it's in your junkbox.
>
> I've heard that NPOs should have a colored band along their top edge,
> but I've not been able to confirm this via any published info, of from more
> than one 'informed' source.
>
> Suggestions are welcome.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Tom Hammond  N0SS