On 23/05/2011 13:02, Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Nowadays I'd get 1uF instead of 100nF.  100nF is so last century.  Today'=
s
> 1uF surface mount caps have lower inductance and better frequency range t=
han
> the 100nF thru hole caps from long ago.  Back then 100nF was used because
> larger ceramic values were prohibitive in size and cost.  This is no long=
er
> the case, but some people have forgotten to re-evaluate the assumptions w=
hen
> the available parts changed the tradeoffs.

Voltage rating?
Audio Distortion?
Piezo Electric Effects?
Difference in Price?
Solder time vs silver leeching?
Difference in size?
Lifetime?

Maybe if all you do is decouple 3.3v and 5V logic but I'd want to=20
compare the data sheets...

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