[R-390] Caps

[Charles P. Steinmetz]

Dave wrote:

>Don't let FKP1's metallization put you off.   *   *   *   I can't 
>see why they call FKP1 self-healing - it's a film-foil cap.

I'm inclined to take Wima's word for it if they say the FKP 1 is 
self-healing.  In any case, the FKP 1 is still a specialized snubber, 
not designed as a general-purpose capacitor.

Both the FKP 1 and FKP 3 (Wima's general-purpose film/foil capacitor) 
are packaged in the Wima "box" and are usually found with short (PC 
mount) leads, although the FKP 1 is sometimes found with longer (but 
still only ~ 1/2") leads.  Both are thus poor candidates for use in 
point-to-point wired radios.

Best regards,

Charles