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Capacitor Types

Electrolytic, film, ceramic, motor run and start, mica, polypropylene, polyester, supercap and MLCC — what each is used for.

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The pin gives no warning about stored charge. Added: motor-start, motor-run and power-supply capacitors can hold a dangerous charge after power is off; discharge them before handling.

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