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Replacing film with electrolytic capacitor?

Reldar

Feb 16, 2012
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Is it ok to replace a film capacitor with an electrolytic capacitor if they both have the exact same ratings?

Thanks :)
 

davenn

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what sort of film capacitor ?

film capacitor isnt really a standard term...

you get metal film types. show us a pic or describe it better

remember electrolytic capacitors are normally polarised

Dave
 

shrtrnd

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What's your device?
An electrolytic is designed for relatively low frequencies.
 

duke37

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And electrolytic capacitors leak, this may or may not be important depending on the circuit.
 
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