Yes and no. tantalium capicators are not polarized so they are easier to
mess with, where the electrolytic ones are polarized and the user need
to know which side is the high and low potential on the afm....

pensioner wrote:
>
> Perhaps I'm missing something here.  Virtually any 15UF Cap will work as
> long as it's working voltage (WVDC) is sufficient.  Say 35VDC.  The
> electrical environment doesn't appear to call for a particular dielectric
> material.  IIRC Tantalums are intended for small physical size, low voltage,
> medium capacity.
>
> RatShack carries axial and radial lead caps in 35WVDC and 22UF for less than
> a buck.  272-1014 Axial 272-1026 Radial.
>
> but hey, i don't use 20$ a gallon Cherman antifreeze manufactured by BASF.
> I use the famous Wallyworld brand, also manufactured by BASF, $3.99/gal.
> Phosphate Free,  tastes awful.
>
> pensioner (buys costco gas, wallyworld A/F, RatShack components)
>
> Hi sjohnson!