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Capacitor Parameters

01/10/2016 8:11 AM

what are the capacitor parameters

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Re: capacitor parameters

01/10/2016 8:47 AM

Unlike resistor color codes, a standard for capacitor labeling never really happened. This means when an obsolete part fails, only a "good guess" of the component values can be attempted. My guess is that this is a 0.022 micro farad capacitor with a DC voltage rating of 1000V. The package looks like one of the plastic film (polystyrene, polyester, polypropylene, etc.) dielectric capacitors.

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Re: capacitor parameters

01/11/2016 2:57 AM

A sort-of-resistor-like labelling did actually happen, these items

being colloquially known as "bumblebee" capacitors. As far as I can make out they were made only by Sprague, but are valued excessively by retro electric guitar enthusiasts.

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01/10/2016 9:54 AM

Those things which identify its electrical characteristics are its parameters.

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01/11/2016 12:29 PM

Lol! Was this judged to be a homework question?

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01/11/2016 12:35 PM

Probably not.

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Re: capacitor parameters

01/10/2016 12:17 PM

Looks like a surge suppressor capacitor....

http://www.aliexpress.com/price/surge-capacitors_price.html

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Re: Capacitor Parameters

01/10/2016 7:20 PM

They are a guide as to the correct selection of the capacitor(s), either as new or, as in the case of the one pictured, as replacement(s).

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01/10/2016 10:24 PM

...and the K means 10% tolerance.

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Re: Capacitor Parameters

01/10/2016 11:36 PM

Various capacitor vendors use different numbering approaches, so the individual specs must usually be consulted. CTR is an Indian electrical/electronics manufacturer and, fortunately, you can request detailed information about their capacitors via their web site:

http://www.ctr.in/products/electronic-and-electrical-capacitors.html#horizontalTab2

This capacitors series uses polyester film and foil construction within a plastic box that is vacuum impregnated with epoxy resin. This allows them to be used in high-current pulse and snubber applications at low pulse rates. It is NOT suitable for RF use due to excessive dielectric loss. The series has a usable temperature range of -45 to +85C. This particular capacitor is 0.022uF at 1000 VDC. More detail should be available directly from the vendor.

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