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Default Question on voltage of electrolytic cap


"Jim Yanik" wrote in message
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"Dave" wrote in
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Would it hurt anything to replace an alectrolytic cap (high temp, if
that matters) with one of the same value (220uF) but a higher voltage
rating? Seems like it wouldn't, but I thought I'd ask...

Thanks,

D




nothing,if the physical size of the new cap fits in the space of the old
cap.
Mind your ESR requirements.
Switcher power supplies need low-ESR caps.

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Jim Yanik
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Thank you, Jim. Any ideas on how I can determine what the ESR of a cap is?
Seriously, I know this matters, but have no idea as to how to apply the
question. Maybe Google... Just a thought.

'preciate it.

dave