Non polarized electrolytic capacitors?

[zilla]

Was browsing the zero point mini BOM and saw this listed. A check on mouser came up negative.

Can I just use a simple non polar film cap instead?

[Clayford]

Mouser also calls them "Bi-polar" just like my ex-girlfriend.
http://www.mouser.com/Passive-Components/Capacitors/Aluminum-Electrolytic-Capacitors/Aluminum-Electrolytic-Capacitors-Leaded/_/N-75hqw?P=1z0wrj5Z1z0yoh9

You *might* get away with a film, but if Brian says non polar electro, I'd say use that, he has a reason.

[chromesphere]

non-polar or film will both work.  Non-polar are cheaper however.

[rullywowr]

Mouser also calls them "Bi-polar" just like my ex-girlfriend.

Lol!  Great analogy.

[zilla]

thanks for the replies.

just trying to understand why a non-polar was spec'ed in the circuit rather than a film cap. 

[madbean]

I'm sure there is a reason for the two names. Non-polar is more descriptive, IMO.

[RobA]

Couldn't you use a decent ceramic there too, or does the LFO section need a higher ESR? Hmm, must breadboard.

[madbean]

An MLCC will work fine.

[RobA]

An MLCC will work fine.

Cool. Thanks for the info.