S slowpogo Active member Mar 30, 2021 #1 Lots of builds specify ceramic caps when the value is in the picofarad range, 330pf etc. Why is this? It's usually easy enough to find a film cap of the same value. Is there any harm or disadvantage to using a film cap where a ceramic is specified?
Lots of builds specify ceramic caps when the value is in the picofarad range, 330pf etc. Why is this? It's usually easy enough to find a film cap of the same value. Is there any harm or disadvantage to using a film cap where a ceramic is specified?
Chuck D. Bones Circuit Wizard Mar 31, 2021 #2 Nope. Film or silver mica are excellent replacements for ceramic caps. Make sure the parts will fit on the board.
Nope. Film or silver mica are excellent replacements for ceramic caps. Make sure the parts will fit on the board.
