How to read the value of this capacitor?
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I came across this capacitor in a voltage converter which was converting 9V to 5V. This capacitor was connected at the output of M7805CT (i.e. between the 5V and common terminal) in parallel to another 470μF electrolytic capacitor. I cannot find a definite value of this capacitor. Different websites are providing different values of this coded capacitor. Here is the screenshot of what google search returned.
Please help in decoding the value of this capacitor.
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I came across this capacitor in a voltage converter which was converting 9V to 5V. This capacitor was connected at the output of M7805CT (i.e. between the 5V and common terminal) in parallel to another 470μF electrolytic capacitor. I cannot find a definite value of this capacitor. Different websites are providing different values of this coded capacitor. Here is the screenshot of what google search returned.
Please help in decoding the value of this capacitor.
capacitor
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Jigar FariaJigar Faria
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
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Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
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– Steve G
yesterday
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I came across this capacitor in a voltage converter which was converting 9V to 5V. This capacitor was connected at the output of M7805CT (i.e. between the 5V and common terminal) in parallel to another 470μF electrolytic capacitor. I cannot find a definite value of this capacitor. Different websites are providing different values of this coded capacitor. Here is the screenshot of what google search returned.
Please help in decoding the value of this capacitor.
capacitor
asked yesterday
Jigar FariaJigar Faria
383
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Jigar Faria is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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I came across this capacitor in a voltage converter which was converting 9V to 5V. This capacitor was connected at the output of M7805CT (i.e. between the 5V and common terminal) in parallel to another 470μF electrolytic capacitor. I cannot find a definite value of this capacitor. Different websites are providing different values of this coded capacitor. Here is the screenshot of what google search returned.
Please help in decoding the value of this capacitor.
capacitor
capacitor
asked yesterday
Jigar FariaJigar Faria
383
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Jigar FariaJigar Faria
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Jigar FariaJigar Faria
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
yesterday
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Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
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– Steve G
yesterday
add a comment |
1
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
yesterday
$begingroup$
Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
$endgroup$
– Steve G
yesterday
1
1
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
yesterday
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
yesterday
$begingroup$
Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
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– Steve G
yesterday
$begingroup$
Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
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– Steve G
yesterday
add a comment |
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0.1uF (100nF) +/-5% tolerance (J), 100VDC rating.
It's a polyester (probably) film capacitor.
Here is a similar type of capacitor (maybe the same type) from Kemet.
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
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Sphero Pefhany already provided the correct answer. Also check the comments below this answer.
The capacitors you mention are NOT using the default capacitor code, which normally is 3 digits for the value followed by one character for the tolerance, and optionally prefixed by a multiplier.
In this link there is a table: Capacitor-Codes
And at the bottom is an additional description (which do not apply your capacitor).
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
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This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
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– MCG
yesterday
1
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it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
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– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
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@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
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– MCG
yesterday
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I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
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– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
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@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
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– MCG
yesterday
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0.1uF (100nF) +/-5% tolerance (J), 100VDC rating.
It's a polyester (probably) film capacitor.
Here is a similar type of capacitor (maybe the same type) from Kemet.
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
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15
$begingroup$
0.1uF (100nF) +/-5% tolerance (J), 100VDC rating.
It's a polyester (probably) film capacitor.
Here is a similar type of capacitor (maybe the same type) from Kemet.
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
$endgroup$
add a comment |
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15
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$begingroup$
0.1uF (100nF) +/-5% tolerance (J), 100VDC rating.
It's a polyester (probably) film capacitor.
Here is a similar type of capacitor (maybe the same type) from Kemet.
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
$endgroup$
0.1uF (100nF) +/-5% tolerance (J), 100VDC rating.
It's a polyester (probably) film capacitor.
Here is a similar type of capacitor (maybe the same type) from Kemet.
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
edited yesterday
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
210k5162425
answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
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answered yesterday
Spehro PefhanySpehro Pefhany
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Sphero Pefhany already provided the correct answer. Also check the comments below this answer.
The capacitors you mention are NOT using the default capacitor code, which normally is 3 digits for the value followed by one character for the tolerance, and optionally prefixed by a multiplier.
In this link there is a table: Capacitor-Codes
And at the bottom is an additional description (which do not apply your capacitor).
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
$endgroup$
3
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
3
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@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
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I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
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– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
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@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
1
$begingroup$
Sphero Pefhany already provided the correct answer. Also check the comments below this answer.
The capacitors you mention are NOT using the default capacitor code, which normally is 3 digits for the value followed by one character for the tolerance, and optionally prefixed by a multiplier.
In this link there is a table: Capacitor-Codes
And at the bottom is an additional description (which do not apply your capacitor).
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
$endgroup$
3
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
3
$begingroup$
@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
1
1
1
$begingroup$
Sphero Pefhany already provided the correct answer. Also check the comments below this answer.
The capacitors you mention are NOT using the default capacitor code, which normally is 3 digits for the value followed by one character for the tolerance, and optionally prefixed by a multiplier.
In this link there is a table: Capacitor-Codes
And at the bottom is an additional description (which do not apply your capacitor).
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
$endgroup$
Sphero Pefhany already provided the correct answer. Also check the comments below this answer.
The capacitors you mention are NOT using the default capacitor code, which normally is 3 digits for the value followed by one character for the tolerance, and optionally prefixed by a multiplier.
In this link there is a table: Capacitor-Codes
And at the bottom is an additional description (which do not apply your capacitor).
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
edited yesterday
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
answered yesterday
Michel KeijzersMichel Keijzers
6,52092968
6,52092968
3
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
3
$begingroup$
@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
3
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
3
$begingroup$
@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
$begingroup$
@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
3
3
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
$begingroup$
This isn't too helpful for this particular capacitor though. This one is labelled differently to the table in your link. The capacitor in the question is 100nF, or 0.1µF. According to your link, this should have a code of 104 (which, to be fair, the majority of capacitors do!), so while this link is good for finding values on the majority of capacitors, it is not much use for this particular one (with the exception of tolerance).
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
1
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
$begingroup$
it is partly useful how to read reputable sources that standardize codes and have their brand icon or name on their parts. These cheap parts have none of these quality indicators. does not deserve a down vote @MCG These suppliers are so cheap they can't even afford a leading 0
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
3
3
$begingroup$
@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
$begingroup$
@SunnyskyguyEE75 my downvote was based on the fact that this answer does not correspond to this particular question. If it was an answer to a question about standardised capacitor codes, it would have certainly got an upvote. I cast my votes based on how well the answer actually answers the question being asked. However, I always leave a comment explaining my reasoning, and if it is fixed, my vote will usually change. I personally believe this is a good way of voting, I am not one to downvote and leave. I think most users would appreciate this, as I do for people who help me improve my answers
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
1
1
$begingroup$
I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
$begingroup$
I appreciate those who improve answer more that criticize it
$endgroup$
– Sunnyskyguy EE75
yesterday
1
1
$begingroup$
@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
$begingroup$
@MichelKeijzers there is no need to delete it. As I explained in my previous comment, I have given my reason for the downvote, which is not meant in a bad way. It is to give you my reasoning so that the answer can be edited and/or improved. I think my reasoning was quite appropriate
$endgroup$
– MCG
yesterday
|
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How about measuring the capacitance?
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– Cecil - W5DXP
yesterday
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Distributors often use the same photo for capacitors of different value.
$endgroup$
– Steve G
yesterday