KnowraElectrolytic capacitorLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Electrolytic capacitor, each with the reason it gives.All 3Broader topic 2Narrower topic 1CapacitorBroader topic: It offers high capacitance but requires correct polarity and has greater leakage than many alternatives.TantalumNarrower topic: Tantalum capacitors are one metal-specific member of this capacitor family.Equivalent series resistanceBroader topic: Its ESR can rise with age and strongly affect ripple heating.