Capacitor FAQ

[Paul Anderson]

On Sun, 26 Oct 1997, JBaker wrote:

> Well, I asked for it and I got it in a big way.  This list is the best!
> Though I am sick as a dog, I feel it's sorta my responsibility to look
> out for this FAQ.  Here's what we got so far; there are some things that
> need clarification, so keep writing!
> -Jeff
> 
> 
> The first relatively large cap was a "Bell Jar" with metal on each side
> of the glass.
> 
Not really a bell jar, the first capacitor was really a regular jar with a
metal coating on the outside and inside, the official name for it is a
Leyden Jar.

> 
> Q: Where can I get good caps?
> A: In the US, try Digikey (1-800-DIGIKEY and online searchable index).
>
IMHO, you should include their URL:
http://www.digikey.com

> Other sources are Allied,
> Newark, and Mouser.
> 
http://www.mouser.com
Both Digi-Key and Mouser'll send ya a free catalog, requestable on their
website.  I've never heard of Allied or Newark before.
TTYL!



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