I just got my ESR Micro 3.1
I'm having fun testing out all sorts of capacitors with it. I always remember to discharge 'em before testing 'em.
I'm wondering about the reference charts that give a ballpark maximum acceptable ESR.
When I get a reading of 0.00 of 0.01 Ohms, I'm happy enough once I identify a reputable brand on the capacitor.
When I get a reading of 25 Ohms, I'm happy because I know I can extract it and discard it.
I'm wondering about the next steps once I identify a cap whose ESR hovers around that acceptable number.
Most of the reference charts I've seen list discreet readings for capacitance, voltage, and ESR. I can't find a mathematical formula that can let me input the nominal capacitance and voltage and spit out the maximum acceptable ESR. I know this formula will vary from meter to meter, and I'd be happy to use Bob Parker's formula, too.
Thx 4 reading!
I'm having fun testing out all sorts of capacitors with it. I always remember to discharge 'em before testing 'em.
I'm wondering about the reference charts that give a ballpark maximum acceptable ESR.
When I get a reading of 0.00 of 0.01 Ohms, I'm happy enough once I identify a reputable brand on the capacitor.
When I get a reading of 25 Ohms, I'm happy because I know I can extract it and discard it.
I'm wondering about the next steps once I identify a cap whose ESR hovers around that acceptable number.
Most of the reference charts I've seen list discreet readings for capacitance, voltage, and ESR. I can't find a mathematical formula that can let me input the nominal capacitance and voltage and spit out the maximum acceptable ESR. I know this formula will vary from meter to meter, and I'd be happy to use Bob Parker's formula, too.
Thx 4 reading!
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