I have a board that uses a 100uf/20v Tantalum capacitor being used on the +15v power supply line.
Occasionally the cap blows when power is turned on. The +15 volt is probably spiking causing it to blow (switching power supply) or it could be the Chinese cap with mis-marked voltage rating.
I can not find a 100uf Tantalum cap with a voltage rating higher than 20 volts (neither Digi-Key or Mouser).
Can I substitute an Aluminum Electrolytic with a higher voltage rating (35v) to replace the Tantalum?
Appreciate the help, thanks.
Occasionally the cap blows when power is turned on. The +15 volt is probably spiking causing it to blow (switching power supply) or it could be the Chinese cap with mis-marked voltage rating.
I can not find a 100uf Tantalum cap with a voltage rating higher than 20 volts (neither Digi-Key or Mouser).
Can I substitute an Aluminum Electrolytic with a higher voltage rating (35v) to replace the Tantalum?
Appreciate the help, thanks.