"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" wrote:

"Pete C." fired this volley in news:4c5ac7b0$0$8885
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Tantalum capacitors are not electrolytics - no electrolyte (and thus no
drying out with age).

Yes, Pete, I know... They still persist in calling them "tantalum
electrolytics" in some circles. That is what I meant by "different breed".

LLoyd

Sounds like a circle to avoid...