When frequency accuracy and repeatability matter, capacitor linearity and loss dominate outcomes. Suntan TS23 Silver Mica offers high reliability, high stability, and low loss in a compact, moisture-resistant epoxy-dipped package—ideal for RF matching networks, filters, and oscillators. Compare this with Suntan’s ceramic families for the right fit per node.
Quick Verdict
Compared with ceramics in tuned RF work, TS23 Silver Mica maintains frequency and capacitance stability under temperature stress and bias, helping keep tank and filter responses where you designed them.
Published strengths of TS23 Silver Mica
- High Q / low loss suitable for RF tanks and narrowband filters
- Very small voltage dependence for stable capacitance under bias
- Epoxy-dipped, moisture-resistant construction for dependable field performance
- Available models: TS23 (radial), TS23A (DC 300 V metal-clad), TS23B (DC 500 V metal-clad), TS23C (DC 500 V SMD)
Where each family fits (engineering view)
- Use TS23 Silver Mica for: RF/IF filters, impedance matching, oscillators/VCOs, precision timing.
- Use Suntan Ceramics for: general filtering/decoupling and space-limited sections requiring higher capacitance density.
Design note
Place TS23 close to inductors in tanks/matching loops and minimize lead/trace inductance to preserve Q and target frequency.