Actually ceramic caps would be even better, assuming they are 1=B5f as th=
e electrolytics are usually speced. Electrolytics are specified because o=
nly a few years ago they were the only game in town for 1=B5f or larger o=
ther than Tantalum which while they will work, many on this list will poi=
nt out reasons not to use them.

KF4HAZ - Lonnie

----- From: "Chistyakov Boris" <Boris@
> Dear All,
>=20
> When I am looking at RS232 - TTL converter datasheets like MAX232 or ST=
232,
> I see that all the capacitors are electrolytic. Is it mandatory or I ca=
n use
> ceramic capacitors instead ?
>=20
> Thanks,
> Boris Chistyakov
> boris@rtamc.ru
> --

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