Capacitor (Dielectric) Type
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Application
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Aluminum Electrolytic
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Energy storage (Power supply ripple reduction). NOT
suitable for timing applications or high-frequency supply bypassing.
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Solid Tantalum
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Energy storage (Power supply ripple reduction). NOT
suitable for timing applications.
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Tantalum Foil
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Energy storage (Power supply ripple reduction). NOT
suitable for timing applications.
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Ceramic
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Power supply bypassing, coupling, timing (COG) and high voltage
applications.
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Teflon
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Microwave applications
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Polycarbonate
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Timing and coupling
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Polyester Film
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Temperature stable, high voltage
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Polystyrene
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Timing, high precision
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Polypropylene
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Timing, Rp = 30 GOhm
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Annular Band Glass
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RF applications, high voltage
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Embedded Band Glass
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RF applications, high voltage, high capacitance
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Silver Mica
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RF applications, high voltage, Rp = 1 GOhm
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Porcelain
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Microwave applications
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Quartz
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High voltage, high Q
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Sapphire
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High dielectric constant, high Q
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