An obvious measurement for a capacitor is its capacitance. However, knowing its ESR is critical in design work and an important troubleshooting clue. Capacitors with high ESR can cause significant ripple voltage and can indicate a capacitor near the end of its useful life. The Atlas ESR70 makes quick work of measuring a capacitor's ESR: http://bit.ly/2xgvclu


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