Why does the LM1117 data sheet specifically specify ...
I'm planning on using an LM1117 to regulate 5 V to 3.3 V. Looking at (any of the several) data sheets for the LM1117, they recommend 10 µF tantalum capacitors between input and ground and between output and ground.. I understand the need for the capacitors, but it's not clear to me why these should specifically be tantalum. I have a bunch of electrolytic 10 µF capacitors sitting around here ...