It's my understanding (and experience) that many ceramic NP0 caps have a black band on the top. However, I don't believe that there are any standardized markings, so YMMV.
73, Jason Milldrum, NT7S Tom Hammond wrote: > Folks: > > > Just received a query from a friend, asking how to VISUALLY identify > a NPO/C0G ceramic capacitor if it's in your junkbox. > > I've heard that NPOs should have a colored band along their top edge, > but I've not been able to confirm this via any published info, of from more > than one 'informed' source. > > Suggestions are welcome. > > > Thanks, > > > Tom Hammond N0SS _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
