> From what I've learned over the years although I can't put my finger
> on the source,  an electrolytic should be used close to its rated voltage
> 
> Then there's also the stuff about forming the cap if it's been sitting
> for quite some time.
> 
> Does anyone have anymore information on this?

If you search for tantalum in the PIClist mail archives there are all sorts
of electrolytic-related threads. I'm pretty sure Russell mentioned what
you said above, but I don't remember the actual thread

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