JBF vs non-JBF Capacitors

[jdduffield]

What is the difference between JBF and non-JBF capacitors?

 

[Alan W]

I’m guessing here, but pretty sure that JFB is just a manufacturer’s name. From the title descriptions, the caps seem to be interchangeable.

 

[Stickman393]

Yup, that's it. Just a brand name.

Supposedly it's their "higher quality" pick. I believe it's actually "JB Capacitor".

Can't say I know much about em.

 

[Passinwind]

Yup, that's it. Just a brand name.

Supposedly it's their "higher quality" pick. I believe it's actually "JB Capacitor".

JFB - Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor - jb

jb Capacitors manufactures and markets Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor. Following are Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor features, specifications and drawing. We supply high quality Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor to you.

www.jbcapacitors.com

 

[Stickman393]

That makes sense.

So, yeah, JFB stands for "Just Fuckin' Basic" capacitors

 

[pingpongcomputer]

Check the data sheets/specs but I think those are both pretty big for PCB builds, unless you have space for mojo.
Edit: just looked at the screen shot again 10mm lead spacing, so assume big caps

 

[Stickman393]

Check the data sheets/specs but I think those are both pretty big for PCB builds, unless you have space for mojo.
Edit: just looked at the screen shot again 10mm lead spacing, so assume big caps

Yup, good point there.

5mm lead spacing is pretty typical for most of the film and ceramic caps in pedal builds.

Electrolytics tend to be around 2.5, 5mm if you have a particularly large capacitance value or voltage rating.

That's just rule of thumb though. Calipers help.