Another cap purchasing question......

[Bucksears]

So, where are you guys getting your small 1uF caps?
I'm building the Nucleus, and it's got several 1uF caps squeezed between other (small) caps, and the ones I just got from Tayda aren't going to fit.
I can get MLCC X7Rs all day long from Mouser, but these look like (for the most part) coupling cap positions.

Found some WIMA 50V ones on ebay, but no size specs listed - just pictures, and they look like a smaller shape.
Wanted to check here before pulling the trigger.

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

Does the eBay vendor provide a WIMA part #? If so, then DL the WIMA datasheet. If not, then don't buy.

The Nucleus BOM calls for MLCC caps. I doubt you will find 1uF film caps that fit. The BOM specifies a 7.2mm x 2.5mm footprint. you have read the BOM, right?

 

[Bucksears]

Does the eBay vendor provide a WIMA part #? If so, then DL the WIMA datasheet. If not, then don't buy.

The Nucleus BOM calls for MLCC caps. I doubt you will find 1uF film caps that fit. The BOM specifies a 7.2mm x 2.5mm footprint. you have read the BOM, right?

Yep, I read the BOM.
I’ve just read too many negative things about X7R MLCCs, that I was trying to stay away from them.
I guess I’ll give ‘em another shot.

EDIT: no part number on those WIMAs on ebay, so I’ll pass for now.

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

Using MLCC in the audio path would not be my first choice. Maybe a board rev is in order. In the meantime, consider using 1uF tantalum. Mind the polarity.

 

[DAJE]

1uF 50V 10% Polyester Film Box Type Capacitor WIMA MKS2

WIMA - Get It Fast - Same Day Shipping

www.taydaelectronics.com

Those are 3.5 mm wide. They're also really expensive by film box capacitor standards. I've used them, they're good, but I'm leaning back towards just making 5 mm caps fit if I can.