[Amps] bypass caps.

2 2@vc.net
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 05:51:18 -0700


> here's another question I've often wondered about. !!
>  Is there any particular reason for using ceramic caps. for bypassing , as
>in hv ckts.or are other types also just as good, (maybe better?)
> carl / kz5ca

Ceramic [ barium-titanate ] dielectric caps have less inductance than 
mica-dielectric caps and they are able to carry more current instead of 
less above 5MHz.  Ceramic caps are also less costly to make. 

-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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