Low profile 1 uf film capacitor for Low Tide Mini

[Ctrl4Smilerz]

I am working on sources parts for a Low Tide Mini and I'm having trouble finding a 1 uF (non-polar) capacitor less than 7 mm in height. Can I use this tantalum capacitor or can they only be used in place of electrolytics?

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

You can also use a MLCC cap for that use. I was making the Dark Rift pedal last night and had the same spacing issue. Unfortunately, I only had 4 of MLCC caps and I needed more.

 

[Ctrl4Smilerz]

You can also use a MLCC cap for that use. I was making the Dark Rift pedal last night and had the same spacing issue. Unfortunately, I only had 4 of MLCC caps and I needed more.

Maybe I will consider that. I believe 1 UF MLCCs are only available in class 2, so I guess which will sound better a tantalum or a class 2 MLCC?

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

I don’t know. I think it also depends if the cap is in the audio line.

 

[zgrav]

Give the tantalums a shot. Should be fine.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Not really relevant to your question about low profile film caps, but I just got a bunch of these low profile electrolytics from Small Bear - tiny compared to a “regular” 1uF, and rated at 50V!

 

[Cybercow]

Rants are polarized. MLCC are not polarized and IMO, a more appropriate choice for a 1uF NP alternative.