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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

I've recently had a few cases of ceramic discs - usually 0.1µF used
for HF smoothing - failing short circuit. They've been generic wax
covered beige coloured types. Any better replacement - or particular
make to go for?

Ceramic multi-layers may be a better choice but I will add that I've had
trouble even with these when used for supply bypassing on analogue
supplies like 15V (they sometimes caught fire).

As a result I tend to use polyester film/mylar types on anything above
5V.

Thanks for that - is their performance as good? I'm not really concerned
about cost giving the few ever needed.

Graham

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