[sdiy] Mystery Caps

[Neil Johnson]

> not with a value .47uf.

Ah, right :-)

> >But my guess is that they could be glass-encapsulted multi-layer ceramic
> >capacitors.  The "50V"  rating sounds like they might be these.
>
> hmmm ceramic, so I guess I can assume at least 10% tolerance? is there any
> benefit to glass encapsulation? good humidity resistance?

They look nice?  Seriously though, certainly quite resistant to moisture,
as long as the glass-metal seals are good.

Neil

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