[R-390] Tantalum or not Tantalum

Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:05:00 -0700

Electrically, it doesn't matter in the least.
You can put in anything you want, tantalum, aluminum,
whatever, as long as it's 8uF or larger, with a rated
voltage of 6V or more.  when I have to do one, I'll probably
use a 22/16 axial-lead aluminum, since I have many of those.
The temperature under the AF deck is fairly high, so
best would be a cap rated for long life at 105 deg C.

73,
dw

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guido E. Santacana [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 9:21 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [R-390] Tantalum or not Tantalum
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Gang,
> 
>   Just a simple question. Is it better to replace the famous 8uF
> cap in the audio section with a tantalun cap or just a normal
> electrolytic?
> 
> Best 73s
> Guido Santacana KP4FAR
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