capacitor voltage question

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TexAvery

Joined Oct 7, 2009
58
My 7 volt project calls for a .1uF capacitor.
All I can find is a .1uF 1KV and a .1uF 50v
Will either one work?
 

TrevorP

Joined Dec 8, 2006
55
Yes. That is the breakdown voltage, which is the point at which the capacitor may fail. Since you are operating at 7V go with the 50V one, as it will be much cheaper and smaller.
 
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