Electrix Member May 6, 2005 #1 Why do electrolytic caps have asymmetrical tolerances like 20% to 80%, unlike ceramic +/- 20% ?
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member May 6, 2005 #2 Electrix said: Why do electrolytic caps have asymmetrical tolerances like 20% to 80%, unlike ceramic +/- 20% ? Click to expand... Because electrolytics are really crude devices!. They also will tend to gradually reduce in value as they age, so it's a good idea to have them start off bigger in the first place.
Electrix said: Why do electrolytic caps have asymmetrical tolerances like 20% to 80%, unlike ceramic +/- 20% ? Click to expand... Because electrolytics are really crude devices!. They also will tend to gradually reduce in value as they age, so it's a good idea to have them start off bigger in the first place.