R richacm New Member Jun 11, 2008 #1 Hi, Quick newbe question. I am following a diagram and saw this on it. I assume it's a capacitor but I haven't seen the symbol before, can someone indicate what type of capacitor (if it is that) it is? Thanks, Craig Attachments Capacitor.gif 1.6 KB · Views: 163
Hi, Quick newbe question. I am following a diagram and saw this on it. I assume it's a capacitor but I haven't seen the symbol before, can someone indicate what type of capacitor (if it is that) it is? Thanks, Craig
crutschow Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Jun 11, 2008 #2 It's an uncommon symbol for a polarized (electrolytic) capacitor. The bottom lead (fat part of symbol) is positive.
It's an uncommon symbol for a polarized (electrolytic) capacitor. The bottom lead (fat part of symbol) is positive.