Thread: Which capacitor types are the least reliable?
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Old 06-18-2021, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by old_tv_nut View Post
Yes, and if ever reverse biased, they become permanently leaky.
Yep, or even overvolted slightly! Honestly, they make a pretty good crowbar zener..

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