Hi,
	SMD tantalums seem to offer a great advantage in terms of size
over normal electrolytic caps in stabilising a power supply. However I'm
concerned with voltage spikes killing the cap.

	Basically my application is a small robot with 2 motors
(Minimotor 1724 6volts version) with a current draw of around 300mA
each, through a MOSFET H-bridge. Power is provided by a LiPo pack
providing 7.4V nominal. What I'm concerned about is whether a 47uf 20V
SMD tantalum will help stabilise the supply adequately for my 5V LM2940
reg as well as whether motor spikes might kill the cap.

	Comments anyone?

Thanks a lot in advance,

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