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The silver capacitors came out of the black and yellow housings shown. I've searched quite a bit, can't even find who makes them. Thanks for the answer, I only have what is shown, so wasn't about money, more curious. I have designed many circuit boards, but never sourced or learned about these guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling
I was always told to look for the "+" symbol. Most of the time the "+" symbol is on the Tantalum itself. But in some circumstances I have seen the "+" symbol on the board where it is mounted.
The positive sign is not always on Tantalum Capacitors - As most of the markings get taken off by years of use on the boards. I would suggest just to learn the types of capacitors and just go after them. Their are some other capacitors that have positive signs on them and that are not Tantalum Capacitors.Quote:
Originally Posted by sledge
Can you please send us pictures of the type of capacitors you are describing here.Quote:
Originally Posted by jiffy117
I cut one open and it was electrolytic..Quote:
Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling
jiffy117 - So after cutting open (destructive test) the capacitor, were you able to determine the type of metal that was used? My guess aluminum (very easy to cut).
That is good advice. Thank you for clarifying. Still learning as I go!Quote:
Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling
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Circuit Boards with Tantalum SMD Capacitor Scrap attached to them
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Very pretty boards. Mike
Mark - I agree with Mike those are "Very Pretty" boards. Are you buying densely populated boards that have numerous tantalum capacitors? If so how do price boards of the same quality as shown in your pictures? Thanks for posting those pictures - Burt
At the present moment we are not - But, we are currently evaluating the possibility of heading down this route.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigburtchino
Tantalum Bullet Capacitors --- $13/Lb
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Tantalum SMD Capacitors --- $17/Lb
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1701 NW 93rd Avenue
Doral, Florida 33172
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Need help with these pictures.
In picture 1 are the little yellow ones tantalum and the silver ones.
In picture 2 are the yellow ones and black ones and white ones tantulum. They stand up long ways.
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Thanks again for all the help. This stuff gets confusing.
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The yellow boxes in the left picture seem to be Tantalum Leaded Capacitors - Can you please provide a better picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcemc
I hope that when he's not doing a video he uses a pair of needle nose pliers instead of a screwdriver to remove the SMD's. For me, pliers are about 5-10x faster. Plus you don't waste anytime chasing down SMD's that take flight with the help of a screwdriver. Additionally, you don't have to pick them up to deposit in your SMD bin. Removal and pick up is one step.Quote:
Originally Posted by kane333
This is a very informative video - But, he mentions that SMD's are the main capacitors in new electronics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flinthills
This is incorrect - SMD's are the most plain and common Tantalum Capacitors - But, Tantalum Hermetics, Wets & Silvers are on High Grade Boards - Mainly Military for every one Tantalum Hermetic Capacitor you find it is the same as finding
15 Tantalum SMD Capacitors.
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Could someone post some pictures of what the "long" caps ( with several solder points ) look like?