I mostly use generic (no specific manufacturer) components,
> so I can't check their datasheets. So: what are typical ESR values for
> off-the-shelve elco's (and if they are not likely to meet such
> requireents, of tantaliums)?

I used to use generics, but with these regs, I pick a specific part,
usually from digikey, to match, and I pad in a series resistor
position in case I need to "fix" it.

If I was making bunches, then I'd drop the series resistor, since it
would be less likely that I'd have to face parts extinction.
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