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Kirk Johnson[_2_]

"DaveC" wrote in message
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Today I ordered electrolytic caps. It was frustrating. I had planned to
get
the best low-ESR replacements for all the caps in some switching power
supplies. I discovered how limited any one manufacturer's low-ESR catalog
is.
Many of what I needed (none of which seem to me to be esoteric values)
were
not available. A couple of times I had to leave a particular
manufacturer's
catalog altogether to find a value.

Which brings me to my question. I was trying to get all Panasonic
FM-series
(hi-temp, low-ESR) caps. I've heard good things about Panasonic's caps,
but
being forced to another brand I has no idea of comparable quality. (This,
at
Digi-Key and Mouser.)

Also, How important is the type of electrolyte? I've read that low-ESR
caps
are frequently made with water-based electrolyte whereas non-water-based
formulae cannot give low ESR value.

The qualities of caps (ie, hi-ripple, hi-temp, low-ESR, etc.) are
frequently
discussed on electronics forum, but I haven't seen the different
manufacturers compared.

How do the quality of caps compare by

Nichicon
Panasonic
Vishay / Sprague
Mallory
Rubycon
United Chemi-Con
Cornell Dublier
Xicon

Feel free to add to the list, praise, trash, and/or list in order of your
preference. Extra credit for essays on why you like / hate / prefer a
brand
or series of caps.

Thanks,
--
DaveC

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