[sdiy] capacitor primer?

[Ray Wilson]

Some info here too:

http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/ElectronicTools/CapacitorChart.html

Ray


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Coplin" <moog at qwest.net>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 11:29 AM
Subject: [sdiy] capacitor primer?


> OK, I'm hoping someone will help clarify some cap stuff for me.
>
> I'm starting to acquire the parts for a couple of projects I'm building 
> and
> the kits spec some uF at some v.  When I go to purchase these there is a
> large range of capacitors that fit the bill but are largely made from
> different materials. So...
>
> What are the tradeoffs in the various kinds of caps and their strengths?
> How do I determine if I want an electrolytic, or polyester, or ceramic, or
> tantalum, or etc. etc.
>
> Thanks!
>
> James
>
>