Low Leakage Type Capacitor - Any other options?

Hello, Arduino community!

I would like to ask if there are any other options out there for choosing a low leakage type capacitor. I've been roaming around the streets full of electronic shops only here in the place, but nobody seems to sell the PP (polypropylene), PTFE (teflon) or PS (polystyrene) types. I'm going to use it as an oscillator cap for a circuit which requires 10 mA, and it has a component that uses current in picoA.

I only have with me some newly bought monolithic and polyester ones, some older ceramic, mylar and electrolytic. I've read about the electrolytic, tantalum,etc. but I haven't seen too much detail on leakage regarding the most common types.

I've seen this one online but the place is very far from here and it might require bulk buying. Here it is.

Might help if we know the value you're after, and in what part of the world you live.
Leo..

0.1 microfarad. In the Philippines. I'm also trying to learn the electronics behind my project and try to integrate the concepts I meet along the way in other applications. :smiley:

I use "RS components".
Where I live (NZ) they do free shipping for online orders.
I see there is also an RS components in the Philippines.
Leo..

Okay. Thanks! :slight_smile: