Re[2]: Use low ESR caps in G08 ?

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From: Rodger Boots <rlboots@cedar-rapids.net>
To: vectorlist@vectorlist.org
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2004 00:15:11 -0600
Subject: Re: VECTOR: Use low ESR caps in G08 ?

>
> Christopher X. Candreva wrote:
>
> AND DON'T USE TANTALUM CAPACITORS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CALLED
> FOR, they have a tendency to catch fire and burn up boards unless used
> properly. They are great for timing circuits but just aren't the best
> for high power use. And before someone starts arguing that just keep in
> mind I can produce the scorched board test fixtures from my Real Job to
> prove how nasty they can get.
>
>
we used to call those "blow-torches" where i used to work.
they should be banned. (along with mylar)
 
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