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MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« on: February 20, 2012, 09:30:18 am »
Farnell has them, and they are generally cheaper than the brand names. Are they any good, for stuff like SMPS?
Low ESR, GLR series.

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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 10:06:58 am »
Multicomp is not a real brand, just Farnell's badge for stuff from obscure suppliers, and the actual source may change over time.
As for suitability for a particular application, read the datasheet.
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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 11:28:15 am »
Yes, I know about datasheets, but want to hear about real life experience with them  ;)
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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 12:38:15 pm »
as stated above real sources change all the time so any recommendation is pointless, by the sounds of it they are no good for low esr stuff like smps
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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 01:52:54 pm »
Yes, that make sense.
I will choose something with name  :)
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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 01:59:39 pm »
just make sure it has a specified esr, that is a starting point in determining that it is reasonably low. Often no mention of the esr means that it is to high for hi frequency work like smps
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Re: MULTICOMP electrolytics?
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2012, 12:05:23 pm »
Quote from: Dave.S on February 21, 2012, 07:16:22 pm
Quote from: flolic on February 20, 2012, 01:52:54 pm
Yes, that make sense.
I will choose something with name  :)
Epcos or panasonic ... Both are good  ;D
Don't forget Rubycon, Nichicon, and Nippon Chemicon, they're also known for good caps.
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