Keith Christopher wrote:

> I guess the question is:
>
> I would use a capacitor when (or if) . . .



... if I want :
to filter, decouple, integrate,
> differentiate and
> other stuff.

>
>
> I would use a resistor when (or if ) . . .

I want...
to drop voltage, limit current,
> make heat and other stuff.

>
>
> --- "Thomas C. Sefranek" <tcs@CMCORP.COM> wrote:
> > What circuit?
> >
> > You use capacitors to filter, decouple, integrate,
> > differentiate and
> > other stuff.
> > You use resistors to drop voltage, limit current,
> > make heat and other stuff.
> > The answer I provide is as obscure as your question,
> >
> > but it is an attempt at a serious answer.
> >
> > Keith Christopher wrote:
> >
> > >Question for the list, when setting up a circuit,
> > how
> > >does one know when to use a capacitor _vs_ a
> > resistor
> > >?
> > >
> > >
> > >
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