Date:         Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:32:55 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: 15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
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At 03:25 PM 3/2/2002, vanagons@ntplx.net wrote:
>David,
>I normally don't trust and depend on RS parts (from painfull experience)
>but the idea of putting two caps inside the AFM housing means twice the
>odds of failure. Better to get one cap (of correct rating and type) from
>an electronics supply house, and say goodbye to "Vanagon Intermittent
>Syndrome" ! IMHO.
>Doug
>'90 GL
>Hartford

Radio Shack doesn't make their own caps -- nothing wrong with them.  But
aluminum caps are inherently leaky, temperature and age-sensitive.

The 22 uF 16 WVDC tantalum is p/n 900-2137, $0.72, special order from the
store or http://www.radioshack.com or 800-THE-SHACK.  But I wouldn't
hesitate to parallel two of the 10 uF if that was easier.  Just make sure
there's a good mechanical joint before soldering.

david


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'85 GL "Poor Relation"