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How to visually distinguish metal film and ceramic capacitors (leaded)?
This question only involves the leaded components.
Electrolytic capacitors are each to recognize since they are usually in cylindrical cans. However, I am not sure about distinguishing the other two ...
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Multiple smaller capacitors on power rail for NeoPixel / WS2812B strip
I read in the AdaFruit guide that a 500-1000uF capacitor is recommended on the power rail.
However, electrolytic capacitors in this capacitance are quite large. Depending on the length of the strip, ...
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Decoupling capacitors - placement close to DC output
I have a general question regarding the placing of decoupling capacitors.
Example at DC Vout of SMPS or LDO regulators. Does it really matter which capacitor out of 100nF, 1nF and 10uF is placed ...
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