[sdiy] Good deal on audio coupling caps....

[harrybissell]

Usually the twin lead caps are to reduce ESR (equivalent series resistance)
and allow
you to get more ripple current out of the capacitor.  Might be a nice cap for
a
switching supply... or a strobe light ???

H^) harry

synth at charlielamm.com wrote:

> All electronics (www.allelectronics.com)
>
> 20uF 400V polypropylene caps, $3 USD each.  Further discounts for quantity
> purchase....
>
> Look new,at least from the pix.  mfgr'd by ASC.
>
> All's part number is MKP-204.
>
> I just bought some, and can let the group know more about them when I get
> them, if anyone is interested.
>
> This is a somewhat odd looking part in that it has twin leads...I couldn't
> find any info about it on the ASC site, perhaps it was part of a custom
> run.
>
> Does twin leads mean it's a "stereo" cap?  This case
> configuration is unfamiliar to me.
>
> --CL