M miroman Member Joined Dec 6, 2017 Messages 19 Aug 19, 2018 #1 Hi, I found these on a switch plate: They look like MLCC, but are bigger than any I've seen. Also are gray. Are they really MLCC, or some other element? How can I check out? Regards, Miro.
Hi, I found these on a switch plate: They look like MLCC, but are bigger than any I've seen. Also are gray. Are they really MLCC, or some other element? How can I check out? Regards, Miro.
g_axelsson Administrator Staff member Administrator Moderator Joined Nov 17, 2007 Messages 5,525 Location Sweden Aug 20, 2018 #2 Cut it open. Göran
GoldRob Active member Supporting Member Joined May 13, 2018 Messages 42 Aug 24, 2018 #3 They look like surface mount inductors.
D Dr.xyz Well-known member Joined Aug 16, 2016 Messages 92 Aug 25, 2018 #4 Measure them. If there is low resistance between ends, then it's an inductor or bead. Or use some coincell like CR2032 and an LED as indicator.
Measure them. If there is low resistance between ends, then it's an inductor or bead. Or use some coincell like CR2032 and an LED as indicator.
S shmandi Well-known member Joined Oct 3, 2012 Messages 170 Location Slovenija Aug 26, 2018 #5 GoldRob said: They look like surface mount inductors. Click to expand... +1
Geo Well-known member Joined Mar 1, 2011 Messages 7,070 Location Decatur,Ala. Aug 27, 2018 #6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_capacitor