What is the 3rd pin for on 3-pin 'lytics? (quick answer needed)

SimontY · 2nd March 2005, 02:34 PM

Hi,

I'm looking at a bundle of caps on Ebay, and they have three pins. What is the third pin for on such devices, and does it indicate they have special applications?

Thanks very much
Simon

DonoMan · 2nd March 2005, 03:40 PM

It appears to be for making a stronger mount

SimontY · 2nd March 2005, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DonoMan
It appears to be for making a stronger mount

Thanks for replying!

Now I can bid, with 15mins to go!

SY · 2nd March 2005, 04:19 PM

Orientation. And sometimes lower inductance.

SimontY · 2nd March 2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SY
Orientation. And sometimes lower inductance.

So it might be part of the electrical connection then? I like it.

btw I won the auction, good price too.

jackinnj · 2nd March 2005, 04:52 PM

check with the manufacturer's data sheet -- for the Panasonic THS series it says "do not connect".

jack

thomas997 · 5th March 2005, 02:08 AM

Depends on the cap..

I have one with 2 negative leads, but it is clearly labeled.

Case is connected to + (Is that always the case?

Ill have to go test some others..)

Sch3mat1c · 5th March 2005, 02:10 AM

I have a dual cap somewhere. Modern looking electrolytic, not an old style.

Tim

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2nd March 2005, 03:40 PM	#2
DonoMan diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Massachusetts	It appears to be for making a stronger mount

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jackinnj diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Llanddewi Brefi, NJ	check with the manufacturer's data sheet -- for the Panasonic THS series it says "do not connect". jack

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thomas997 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver	Depends on the cap.. I have one with 2 negative leads, but it is clearly labeled. Case is connected to + (Is that always the case? Ill have to go test some others..)

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