On Sep 19, 2007, at 1:12 PM, DJ Delorie wrote: > >> Most relevant part of that article, "Use a part with thicker >> dielectric, usually corresponding to a higher voltage rating. This >> reduces the voltage gradient, which reduces piezoelectric noise, if >> the package size increase is acceptable." > > What about switching to tantalums? I can fit the EIA 3216 > (1206-sized) parts in that slot, allowing a 10uF 16v tant instead of > the 22uf 16v (or 10uF 25v) ceramic.
Tantalums will work. Just make sure you get "surge rated" parts. Otherwise, watch out for explosions at power-up. -a _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user