Where does everyone get small electrolytics to fit on boards??

[HamishR]

I'm building a Simulcast right now and I'm finding it difficult to fit anything bigger than the 100µF caps onto the PCB. The only 35W 120µF caps I can get are too big - although I have made them fit! But where can I get a 330µF which will fit? Tayda only has caps way too big. Can I get away with a 16V for the 330?

Thanks for any suggestions - bonus points for suppliers I can afford and who can deliver to Australia in under a month!

 

[music6000]

Everyone I know uses 100uf with no noticable difference!
I use 330uf from RS Components :

Rubycon 330μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLJ330M8X20 | RS

au.rs-online.com

I have 2 here in STOCK if you want them!!!

 

[HamishR]

Ha! Cool, I'll do that! Thanks!

 

[Dan0h]

If it’s any help all the Caps for my recent simulcast build came from Tayda and with a little bendy over action that 330 was able to work out. Pcb on the right.

 

[music6000]

Ha! Cool, I'll do that! Thanks!

the 100uf was in reference to the 120uf value
I sent the link for what I used for the 330uf, I have 2 here if you want them!

 

[Stickman393]

Mouser is excellent for this:

Typically I like to use Nichicon UPW or UHE series caps for larger uF values if they need a smaller form factor, but if you browse through mouser's catalogue you can specify height and diameter, along with voltage and capacitance and lead spacing and blah blah,

Good to have a pair of calipers.

 

[Harry Klippton]

I always buy low profile lelon, nichicon, or Panasonic caps from mouser. Sometimes they're too wide though