I'm trying to make a simple circuit

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To create a simple circuit requiring a 3-18 pF adjustable capacitor, alternatives like a 3-25 or 3-30 pF capacitor can be used, though they will not utilize the full range and may result in poorer resolution. Adding a capacitor in series can adjust the effective capacitance, as capacitors in series combine inversely. A specific option, the 3.5-20 pF capacitor (RS stock number 125-963), was identified as a potential substitute. Continued searching may yield the desired component. Finding the right capacitor is essential for optimal circuit performance.
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I'm trying to make a simple circuit. The circuit design says that i need to use a 3-18 pf adjustable capacitor, i haven't been able to obtain that component.
Could you please suggest a replacement that would work just as well as the 3-18 pf adjustable cap.
 
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A 3 to 18 pF cap is a 3 to 18 pF cap. No replacement. Although, you could use a 3 to 25 or 30 or something. You just will not use up all of the range of the cap before you reach 18 pF and will have poorer resolution.

You might try adding in series a cap if you like to change the value of the variable cap. Caps in series inversely add. 1/c1 + 1/c2 = 1/ctotal.
 
I quickly found a 3.5 - 20pF on RS, stock number 125-963. Keep looking and you might just find what you need.
 
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