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From: abs@ukc.ac.uk (A.B.Smith)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: How do I choose a capacitor type ?
Message-ID: <64@owl.ukc.ac.uk>
Date: 5 Feb 91 14:57:15 GMT
Organization: Computing Lab, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.
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Hi,

I am currently building a number of audio circuits (pre-amps, effect
boxes, that sort of thing) and the circuits I have don't specify the
construction material of the capacitor.

Could someone give me a few rules on what sort of capacitor I should
select (ie. when should I use Ceramic, Mylar, Polyester, etc). I have a
few basic books on electronic construction but they omit this sort of
information. Could I use the same type throughout the circuit (except
for the electrolytics) ? And can I use tantalum beads capacitors instead
of electrolytics ?

Many thanks,

Andrew.