[Techtoolslist] 100uF 20V Wet Tantalum Substitute?

[John Robertson]

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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