Computer grade electrolytics

rsumperl · 12th June 2011, 01:44 AM

Good evening everyone,
Allied Electronics has some decent prices on some Cornell-Dubilier computer grade electrolytics. They have a tolerance of -10% +50%. Is there any issues with using computer grade electrolytics? How about in series with equalizing resistors?

Thanks,
Ray

astouffer · 12th June 2011, 03:53 AM

No worries go ahead and use them. The tolerance isn't too bad, some caps are rated -20% +80% !

tomchr · 12th June 2011, 04:15 AM

Computer grade tends to mean that they have relatively low ESR, can handle a fair amount of ripple current, and are designed for continuous operation at elevated temperatures (typ. 85C or 105C). They make excellent supply caps.

wannabeaudiophile · 12th June 2011, 04:28 AM

Check out Apex jr. He's got good prices on computer grade caps.

Apex Jr - diyAudio

12th June 2011, 01:44 AM	#1
rsumperl diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Binghamton, NY	Computer grade electrolytics Good evening everyone, Allied Electronics has some decent prices on some Cornell-Dubilier computer grade electrolytics. They have a tolerance of -10% +50%. Is there any issues with using computer grade electrolytics? How about in series with equalizing resistors? Thanks, Ray __________________ A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

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12th June 2011, 03:53 AM	#2
astouffer diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, crumbling wasteland	No worries go ahead and use them. The tolerance isn't too bad, some caps are rated -20% +80% !

12th June 2011, 04:15 AM	#3
tomchr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greater Seattle Area	Computer grade tends to mean that they have relatively low ESR, can handle a fair amount of ripple current, and are designed for continuous operation at elevated temperatures (typ. 85C or 105C). They make excellent supply caps.

12th June 2011, 04:28 AM	#4
wannabeaudiophile diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Check out Apex jr. He's got good prices on computer grade caps. Apex Jr - diyAudio

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