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--- parts_faq [2016/06/15 12:47] – [Parts FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)] psykhaze
+++ parts_faq [2016/06/15 12:47] (current) – [What is the correct polarity of the (resistor / capacitor / diode / etc)] psykhaze
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 **Resistors can be installed in any direction**.
-Smaller value capacitors (i.e. usually under 1 uF) generally have no polarity.  Anything above 1 uF is typically an electrolytic capacitor, and it will have a polarity marking.  Most often the "-" side is marked with a big stripe, although sometimes it's the "+" side that is marked.  (Strangely, the "+" side seems to be marked on capacitors made in U.S.A.)
+**Smaller value capacitors (i.e. usually under 1 uF) generally have no polarity**.  **Anything above 1 uF is typically an electrolytic capacitor, and it will have a polarity marking**.  Most often the "-" side is marked with a big stripe, although sometimes it's the "+" side that is marked.  (Strangely, the "+" side seems to be marked on capacitors made in U.S.A.)
 **//Diodes absolutely must be installed in the right direction//**.  Diodes have a stripe on the cathode side.