[SOLVED] How does tolerance effect capacitors

[Zak28]

Suppose you get a 1Farad +/-10% tolreanced cap. Will its capacitance constantly constantly vary +/-10% during whilst its working in a circuit or will the capacitor simply be a static capacitance +/-10% from nominal rating and not vary its capacitance while in operation?

Greatly Appreciated.

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

It may vary:
* with production (part to part)
* with applied voltage
* with temperature
* with time
* and some other effects
It's not predictable.

Klaus

 

[Zak28]

Thats unfortunate, I was hoping it would be static.