Sprague Vitamin Q PIO Paper in Oil Capacitors NOS
$ 19.00 $ 22.00
We have a limited supply of new old stock, made in USA, genuine Sprague "Vitamin Q" paper-in-oil capacitors. "New old stock" means these parts have never been used. These parts are vintage military surplus from the 1950s-1970s.
| Brand | Series | Model | Value | Voltage | Tolerance | Dimensions (in) |
| Sprague | Type 191P | 191P22301S2 | 0.022µF | 100 | 20% | 0.195 x 0.75 |
| Sprague | Type 196P | 196P22352S2 | 0.022µF | 200 | unknown | |
| Sprague | Type 196P | 196P27352S4 | 0.027µF | 200 | unknown | |
| Sprague | Type 196P | 196P47301S4 | 0.047µF | 100 | 20% | 0.312 x 0.875 |
Sprague "Vitamin Q" capacitors are foil capacitors with paper dielectric -- not metallized plastic film! -- impregnated with proprietary "hydrocarbon polymer" and hermetically sealed in metal cans. These capacitors have been revered for decades in audio applications.
NOS Vitamin Q capacitors are widely sought after as an upgrade for electric guitars, where they are called "tone capacitors." Sprague Vitamin Q caps are an upgrade for Orange Drop, Bumbleebee, and Black Beauty capacitors. The sealed metal housing was designed to meet or exceed stringent military specifications (specifically, MIL-C-25A), which means these caps have retained their value, performance, and sound in a way that few other vintage paper-dielectric capacitors have.
We test these capacitors prior to shipping to verify capacitance.
Type 191P and 196P are the "extended foil" design. The 191P parts are rated for 85°C operation. The 196P parts are rated for 125°C operation.
The "Style 2" parts (SKU ends with "S2") are bare metal cans. The "Style 4" parts (SKU ends with "S4") have a clear plastic sleeve over the metal can.
We can discount orders of 5 or more pieces; contact us with your specific request.
Availability
If purchased for the repair of electronics manufactured prior to 2006, these capacitors are exempt from RoHS restrictions.
