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Using a 0.1uF 275V ceramic capacitor for 5V LDO?

i was wondering if it's possible to use a high voltage ceramic capacitor for a 5V ldo, I also will use a 0.33uF 250V ceramic capacitor for the input. thaanks
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Voltage rating and tantalum capacitors

I was originally considering using a 10 µF 6.3 V 0603 ceramic capacitor for stabilising the onboard voltage regulator on my microcontrollers. However, it may not be capable because of ...
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Tantalum capacitors vs. ceramic capacitors

I have a negative LDO (-5V from -5.5V to -10V) which requires a tantalum or aluminum capacitor. I'm wondering why it can't use a ceramic capacitor? Is there any specific reason for this? Regulator is ...
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