Phil, so the lower the DF value the greater its quality as they have lower
resistance? Or am I wrong?

Marcelo Y.

Eisermann, Phil [Ridg/CO] wrote:
> The dissipation factor is the ratio of resistance to reactance (at a
> specific frequency), expressed as a percent.
>
>         DF = R/Xc
>
> Substitute expression for Xc and you get
>
>         DF= 2*PI*f*R*C
>
> It's useful as a relative measure of quality.

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