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6-dot color codes for mica and molded paper capacitors
Type
Color
1
st
Digit
2
nd
Digit
Multiplier
Tolerance (%)
JAN, Mica
Black
0
0
1
Brown
1
1
10
Red
2
2
100
Orange
3
3
1000
Yellow
4
4
10000
Green
5
5
100000
Blue
6
6
1000000
Violet
7
7
10000000
Gray
8
8
100000000
ETA, Mica
White
9
9
1000000000
Gold
0.1
5
Molded Paper
Silver
0.01
10
No Color
20
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Solving for total capacitor and/or condenser capacity in a series
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Conductor sizing and ampacities for insulated conductors rated 0-2000 Volts in raceway, cable, or direct buried
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