Capacitor positive/negatives sides?

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Discussion in 'Homework Help' started by pfelectronicstech, Oct 7, 2012.

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Oct 7, 2012 #1

pfelectronicstech Thread Starter Member

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Am I correct that the positive side of a capacitor is always the longer leg side, and negative is the shorter leg? Kinda basic question, but thanks for the help.

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The electrolyte capacitor has a polarity. And the lead on the side with the black or (white) stripe and the shorter lead is the negative thermal. The positive lead are longer.
http://www.haydnallbutt.com.au/images/43_electrolytic_capacitor.jpg

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Oct 7, 2012 #3

pfelectronicstech Thread Starter Member

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Right those are the exact ones I was sent for my program. Appreciate the info, and help.

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