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Re: Cap Voltage Ratings


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5/5/1999 1:15 PM
Dave James
Re: Cap Voltage Ratings
Hi Wink,  
 
Caps that are 40 years old were, more than likely, of the "wax/paper" construction. During the last 40 years, new dielectics have been discovered that allow the same amount of capacitance in a smaller form factor. This is why the ATOM's are smaller than the ELNA's.  
 
The thing you need to be concerned about is the rated voltage. If a replacement cap is rated the same as the old one, you're in business!  
 
Later,  
 
Dave James  
James Music Products
 

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