[sdiy] Capacitor types - which when?

[Byron G. Jacquot]

> Im in the process of working on some EFM boards.  In most cases the
> type of capacitor is not specified.
> 
> Im just wondering as to the pros and cons or various types.  Ceramics
> vs poly layer vs poly film etc.etc.
> 
> Can someone give me a brief outline of whats what, or point me to some
> good text to read on the subject (preferable with relation to synth
> work)?

Here's the definitive guide to these questions, written by our very 
own Harry Bissell:

http://www.hoohahrecords.com/resfreq/articles/capacitor.html

Byron Jacquot