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Old 12-24-2016, 03:02 PM   #2912 (permalink)
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Electrolytic caps have a higher ESR and stray inductance, and lower ripple current rating, but should be fine for an inverter. It might be a good idea to add a snubber cap or 2 along with the electrolytic, and don't run too high a voltage. Maybe for 600v IGBTs, 300 or 350v max?
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