[time-nuts] PRS10 C900 replacement

[Dan Harboe Burer]

Hi,

You need one more piece of info: its value! E.g. 1uf, 0.35uF, 2.2uF, 10uF? 
That is quite important :)

Just don't use too old tantalum caps - they tend to absorb moisture over 
time (when stored incorrectly) - and self destruct as you have experienced..
I just experienced the same while renovating a Tek 475 'scope.

Regards
Dan (A newbie from Denmark)

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From: davidh
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 11:21 PM
To: time-nuts at febo.com
Subject: [time-nuts] PRS10 C900 replacement

Hi All,

While still appearing to function normally, my PRS10 started to smell:
C900 in the lamp assembly has self destructed.

The SRS parts manual merely says "Capacitor, Tantalum, 35V, 20%, Rad",
so I'd appreciate any advice on what additional parameters I should be
looking at in selecting a replacement.

Thanks,

david

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