[TenTec] OT: swapping a Tantalum for a Electrolytic

[Bwana Bob]

I replaced several of the Aluminum electrolytics on the PLL boards in my 
Paragon with tantalums. I found that the Aluminum electrolytics were 
microphonic.


             73,

             Bob WB2VUF

On 1/17/2012 3:34 PM, Stuart Rohre wrote:
> Bill,
> Both types are electrolytics in the sense that they utilize an
> electrolyte to increase the effective capacitance plate area.
>
> Yes, you can freely substitute the tantalum with the benefits of closer
> tolerance to the marked value of capacity, lower leakage current, and
> likely longer life.
>
> The military grade metal cased tantalums are long life.  The epoxy
> dipped ones may not last as long but will last about the same as
> aluminum electrolytics.
>
> -Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
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