If you are using the caps to generate precise (or predictable) timing, use
tanatalums; otherwise the aluminiums are fine, always assuming they are
rated for the right voltage.

Anand

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Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 05:12 AM
Subject: [EE]: Aluminum caps vs. Tantalum


> When is it OK to use aluminum caps instead of the outrageously expensive
> tantalum?
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> Jay
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