MOTM

NOT a disc cap! The axial caps used as MOTM bypass caps.

Repeat after me: disc caps bad. Axial caps good!

MOTM uses Kemet part number C410C104M5U5CA7200 which is parts on a 'reel'. (the 
A7200 at the end, I think).

Paul S.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ivancu@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: [motm] OT - Old gear, old capacitors


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> Paul - A while ago you said the following regarding going through old gear 
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> "Next, if you see ANY green disc-type bypass caps, replace them with AVX or 
> Kemet 0.1 axial parts. These have a history of shorting out."
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> Is this just a standard AVX or Kemet ceramic disk capacitor?  I'm guessing 
> 50V?  Do you have a specific part number you recommend for this application?
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> Thanks!
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> Ivan
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