I downloaded the datasheet for MAX232A (from farnell) and it seems
that I need 5x0.1uF capacitors to make this chip happy. I was just
wondering if I should choose electrolytic type capacitors or will=20
anything do, since 0.1u is 100n, which is small even when it is not
electrolytic.

tia.
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