[Boatanchors] Round Can Electrolytics

[Larry McDavid]

Guys, thanks for the many prompt replies and suggestions. The Tektronix 
2101 uses two of these 2000 uF, 50 V capacitors in the power supply.

The physical size is important as the cans have molded plastic insulator 
sleeves and there is very little clearance above the capacitor. 
Fortunately, this appears to be a standard-size can as it fits within 
the pull-down choices on the HayseedHamfest quote request form.

I have filed a quote request with HayseedHamfest. Great suggestion!

Larry W6FUB


On 9/28/2017 8:32 PM, Bob Groh wrote:
> Larry, if these caps are used anywhere in the 'pulse' part of the 
> generator, they need to have some special characteristics (such as surge 
> impedance and other stuff).  If they are just part of the dc power 
> supply part of the 2101, then any electrolytic will do the job - other 
> than the fact that you need a can type of course.  For a can substitute, 
> I might suggest contacting Hayseed Hamfest at:
> https://hayseedhamfest.com/pages/spiel
> 
> and present the problem to them.
> 
> Bob Groh, WA2CKY
> 
> On Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 9:18 PM, Larry McDavid <lmcdavid at lmceng.com 
> <mailto:lmcdavid at lmceng.com>> wrote:
> 
>     Folks, I have a Tektronix 2101 pulse generator needing two, 2000 MFD
>     50 Volt electrolytic caps. The originals are the old round can
>     package, 1.38 inches diameter and 2.05 inches tall, with 4 twist
>     tabs for mounting to an insulated plate....

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Best wishes,

Larry McDavid W6FUB
Anaheim, California  (SE of Los Angeles, near Disneyland)