Re: 100uF 20V Wet Tantalum Substitute?

Bill Karkula wrote:
> I acquired an HP1740A scope and all is well except this one capacitor
> described as 100uF 20V +/- 10% wet tantalum which has leaked and the
> electrolyte crystallized located on the timebase board. Do I need to
> replace it exactly or is there a newer type of capacitor that can be used as
> a substitute with better than or equal to characteristics of a wet tantalum?
> I looked around and the wet tantalums are very pricey. I know capacitor
> technology has come a long way and maybe someone can help save me the
> research.
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> Thank You,
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> Bill
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Hi Bill,

I found good info on Tantalum capacitors here:

http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/data/capacitor/tantalum-capacitor.php

You can then decide where you want to go with replacing the rascal!

John :-#)#

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