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Tantalum Capacitor Failure
In the problem I have in mind, the tant is supplied via a P-channel FET which has a slugging cap across gate-drain with a pull-up resistor gate-source to ensure turn-off. There is no other series resistance. Measurements seem to indicate that there isn't a huge inrush current, but something is...- Tintagel
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering general discussion
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Tantalum Capacitor Failure
Anyone have any information / experience relating to tantalum capacitors failing short? Anything on manufacturing process or circuit transients causing the failure would be greatly appreciated.- Tintagel
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering general discussion
