Could I be so lucky that this is a tantalum capacitor? I have a Spool of these, and due to their age, I can't read any of the numbers to ID them.
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Could I be so lucky that this is a tantalum capacitor? I have a Spool of these, and due to their age, I can't read any of the numbers to ID them.
Let the opinions fly!
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I am sure Eric will chime in soon on this, but if it is marked with (+) and (-) it is likely tantalum. That does appear to be the Silver/Tantalum type but I am not an expert.
pretty sure its a diode.
I can't see from the pic, are there any markings on it?
The markings are very faint. With the discoloration of the metal, I can't read the writing.....hoping someone could ID by recognition.
If you know how to use an ohmmeter: Put the meter on resistance: lowest range possible. Place the test leads across the device. If it is a diode, it will show very low resistance on one direction, and almost infinite resistance with the leads reversed. If it is a capacitor, you will see it charge up as you hold the leads across the device. If it is some sort of doomsday device, wait until I am far enough away from your shop...
Great, now I have to not only find my Multimeter, but I have to put batteries in it too! lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by spinroch
on an ohmmeter a capacitor will read high ( ideally infinite ) resistance no matter how you have the leads connected, a diode will have low resistance ( ideally zero ) when forward biased and high resistance ( ideally infinite ) when reverse biased. But im pretty sure its a diode, the tell-tale sign is that the bullet shapped end is colored differently signifying the cathode.
My guess is that is a thermal fuse. Basically a high heat fuse. Google "thermal fuse" and click on images to see what they look like.
That's exactly what they look like! Now what do I do with them? I have a spool of like 4000! LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by bcoop
Just to be sure what is the part# on the spool and or the Manufacture.Quote:
Originally Posted by thortek
Eric
If they are thermal fuses...I might want them.