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    Capacitor identification

    Well, I don't have a picture of the capacitor at the moment but I was given a capacitor with these characteristics. I was wondering what it means.

    The capacitor is axial, made of polystyrene I believe ( it is translucent ). As well, on the capacitor, there is a value marked 33 with an F under the value and above the value. I believe this means 33 pico farads with a +/-1% tolerance? Correct me if i'm wrong. There is also a pink stripe around one end of the capacitor. What does this pink stripe mean?

    EDIT: Actually here is a link to the picture of the capacitor.
    http://www.doe.carleton.ca/moodle/fi...iki/IMG_14.JPG
    Last edited by matt701; 06-18-2010, 02:20 PM.

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    Re: Capacitor identification

    needs a login.
    just attach it here.click on manage attachments.

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      Re: Capacitor identification

      Sorry. Didn't realize that. the picture was huge so i had to reduce it significantly
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        Re: Capacitor identification

        33pF with 1% tolerance sounds right to me. Only way to know for sure though would be to check with a meter.

        Since voltage is not marked in numbers on the capacitor I am guessing the Pink band is used to represent the voltage rating instead.
        "Tantalum for the brave, Solid Aluminium for the wise, Wet Electrolytic for the adventurous"
        -David VanHorn

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