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generally will be bead-shaped with leads on a 0.1-in. pitch. Electrolytics are larger and are available
with axial leads (emerging from the ends of the tubes). It is more common to use devices with radial
leads, where both leads emerge from the same end of the tube. For long, thin electrolytic capacitors, it
is a good idea to allow them to bend over and lie flat against the PCB rather than stick up, where they

could easily be damaged. Figure 3-5 shows a selection of through-hole capacitors.

FIGURE 3-5 Through-hole capacitors.

Table 3-3 provides a list of some of the most commonly used through-hole capacitors and
indicates where to find them in the EAGLE libraries.

TABLE 3-3 Common Through-Hole Capacitors