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   1 EEVblog #742 - Why Electrolytic Capacitors Are Connected In Parallel

   EEVblog 8 people · 7 months · since May 2015

   Dave Jones explains why designers use several electrolytic capacitors in parallel instead of one large one, mainly to lower ESR and spread the load.

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   2 #256: Capacitor types, characteristics, and applications

   w2aew 7 people · 6 months · since Apr 2017

   A practical overview of the main capacitor families and where each belongs, recommended for anyone unsure which type a circuit needs.

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   3 #135: Measure Capacitor ESR with an Oscilloscope and Function Generator

   w2aew 5 people · 5 months · since Apr 2015

   A w2aew tutorial on measuring a capacitor's ESR with a function generator and oscilloscope, recommended when diagnosing failing electrolytics in repair work.