Overview
The Sprague 10PS-P10 is a premium radial-lead film capacitor from the legendary Orange Drop series. Rated at 0.1 microfarads (µF) and 1000 volts DC, this capacitor delivers stable, low-distortion performance across audio, communication, and industrial electronics applications. Manufactured in the USA with extended foil construction and non-inductive winding, the 10PS-P10 is trusted by engineers, technicians, and hobbyists for high-reliability circuits requiring superior capacitor characteristics.
Key Features
- High-voltage rating: 1000 VDC withstand capability for demanding power supply and filtering circuits
- Polyester film dielectric: Excellent moisture resistance and long-term capacitance stability
- Non-inductive design: Extended foil electrode construction minimizes parasitic inductance for clean signal paths
- Tight tolerance: 10% capacitance tolerance ensures predictable circuit behavior
- USA manufacturing: Built to exacting American standards with consistent quality control
- Box of 5: Convenient bulk packaging for projects, maintenance stock, or system repairs
Technical Specifications
| Capacitance | 0.1 µF (100 nF) |
| Voltage Rating | 1000 VDC |
| Tolerance | ±10% |
| Dielectric Material | Polyester film |
| Lead Configuration | Radial lead (P10 spacing) |
| Construction | Non-inductive, extended foil wound |
| Moisture Resistance | High (polyester formulation) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Series | Orange Drop (10PS) |
| Part Number | 10PS-P10 |
| Quantity Per Box | 5 units |
Typical Applications
The Sprague 10PS-P10 is widely used in:
- High-voltage power supply decoupling and filtering
- Audio amplifier coupling and tone-shaping circuits
- Communication and RF equipment signal conditioning
- Industrial control systems and switching power supplies
- Vintage electronic restoration and equipment repair
- Test equipment and precision measurement circuits
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any circuit requiring 0.1 µF at 1000 VDC capacitor
- Audio amplifier and preamp circuits (coupling and filtering)
- Analog power supplies and high-voltage filter networks
- Communication and measurement equipment
- Industrial automation and control systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The 10PS-P10 is a standard Orange Drop capacitor value; equivalent modern polypropylene or polyester-film 0.1 µF 1000V radial capacitors from other manufacturers (such as Vishay, Sprague successor brands, or contemporary equivalents) may be substituted if lead spacing and mounting dimensions match.
Works With
- Soldering: Standard through-hole PCB assembly techniques
- Lead spacing: P10 radial configuration for 0.4″ (10 mm) board hole spacing
- No special programming or software required
- Compatible with hand-wired point-to-point chassis wiring
- Suitable for breadboard and prototyping environments
