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psykhaze [Parts FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)]
parts_faq [2016/06/15 12:47] (current)
psykhaze [What is the correct polarity of the (resistor / capacitor / diode / etc)]
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 **Resistors can be installed in any direction**. **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. **//Diodes absolutely must be installed in the right direction//​**. ​ Diodes have a stripe on the cathode side.
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