Niobium Oxide Capacitors?

[angelothewolf]

Hi everyone!

Has anyone here tried using Niobium Oxide Capacitors for audio coupling? I'm curious about their performance. Would love to hear some experiences!

 

[gyraf]

It' s kinda a low-cost tantalum cap, isn't it?

Why would it be specially good for audio?

 

[JohnRoberts]

The non-ideal behavior of capacitors is pretty well understood and a comprehensive data sheet should provide data about pros and cons.

JR

 

[PermO]

https://www.kyocera-avx.com/products/niobium/

"Niobium Oxide capacitors are extremely stable performance capacitors with high reliability level of 0.5%/1000hrs at 85°C or better, high safety technology with non-burning high resistance failure mode and high break down voltage. OxiCap® is available as low ESR, High CV, low profile, up to 125°C and multi-anode technologies"