Product Overview
The Beryl Series ME Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are designed for use in electronic equipment. These foil-type capacitors meet IEC 60384 standards and are suitable for applications requiring reliable performance. Key features include a wide operating temperature range, specific capacitance tolerances, and defined life expectancy.
Product Attributes
- Brand: BERYL
- Series: ME
- Type: RADIAL
- Construction Material: PET Sleeve
- Origin: Zhao Qing, Guangdong, China
- Certifications: Meets IEC 60384 standards
- Environment Compliance: Free from specified RoHS/Sony-SS-00259 substances.
Technical Specifications
| Series | Capacitance (uF) | Rated Voltage (WV) | Size (mm) D x L | Temperature (C) | Capacitance Tolerance | Life (hours) @105C | DF (%)(MAX) 120Hz/20 | LC(A)(MAX) 2min/20 | ESR()(MAX) 100KHz/25 | RC (mA rms) (MAX)105/120Hz | Surge Voltage (V) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | 56 | 400 | 13 x 20 | -40~+105 | 20% | 2000 | 24 | 458 | - | 355 | 440 |
Product Dimensions
| Type | D | P | d | a (L<20) | a (L20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
| 6.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
| 8 | 3.5 | 0.5/0.6 | 1.5 | ||
| 10 | 5 | 0.6 | 1.5 | ||
| 13 | 5 | 0.6 | 1.5 | ||
| 16 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | ||
| 18 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | ||
| 22 | 10 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
Part Number Breakdown
ME 400 M 560 LO 13*20 TA-1B3 E t
- ME: Series Name
- 400: Rated Voltage (400V)
- M: Capacitance Tolerance (20%)
- 560: Rated Capacitance (56uF)
- LO: Description (Long Lead)
- 13*20: Size (Diameter*Length)
- E: Sleeve Material (PET)
- t: Date Code (Week)
Product Marking Sample
Front: 400V 56uF ME(M) 2329
Reverse:
- Trademark (BERYL)
- Working voltage (400V)
- Nominal capacitance (56uF)
- Cathode marked
- Series symbol & Nominal capacitance tolerance (M: -20% ~ +20%)
- Sleeve material (EPET) Maximum operating temperature (105)
- Date code (2329: Year 2023, Week 29)
Operating Temperature Range
- (6.3~400WV): -40C to +105C
- (450WV): -25C to +105C
Performance Characteristics
| Item | Performance Criteria |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacitance | Within specified capacitance tolerance. (Measured at 120Hz12Hz, 202, 0.5Vrms +1.5~2.0V.DC) |
| Leakage current | I (A) 0.02CV+10(A) (Measured after 2 min with 1k10 resistor in series) |
| Dissipation factor | Must be within parameters (See page 3) |
| Impedance | Must be within parameters (See page 3) (Measured at 100kHz, 202) |
| Load life test | Leakage current: Not more than specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 20% of initial value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 200% of specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (Tested per IEC60384-4 No. 4.13) |
| Shelf life test | Leakage current: Not more than 200% of specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 20% of initial value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 200% of specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (Stored at Max. operating temp for 1000+48/0 hours) |
| Maximum permissible ripple current | See Table-3 for frequency multipliers. (Combined DC and peak AC voltage shall not exceed rated voltage.) |
| Terminal strength | No noticeable changes, breakage, or looseness at the terminal. (Tensile and bending tests per specified forces) |
| Temperature characteristics | Capacitance, DF, and impedance measured at various temperatures (-40C to +105C). Specific criteria for capacitance change, DF, leakage current, and impedance ratio at -40C. |
| Surge test | Leakage current: Not more than specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 15% of initial value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (Simulates overvoltage) |
| Change of temperature test | Leakage current: Not more than specified value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (5 cycles of temperature cycling per IEC60384-4 No.4.7) |
| Damp heat test | Leakage current: Not more than specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 10% of initial value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 120% of specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (5008 hours at 402, 90~95% RH per IEC60384-4 No.4.12) |
| Solderability test | Soldering wetting time: Less than 3s. Coating quality: Minimum 95% of immersed surface. (Tested at 2455C for 30.5s) |
| Vibration test | Inner construction: No intermittent contacts, open/short circuits, or damage. Appearance: No mechanical damage, electrolyte leakage, or swelling. Markings legible. (10Hz ~ 55Hz for 2 hours in 3 directions) |
| Resistance to solder heat test | Leakage current: Not more than specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 5% of initial value. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified value. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. (Tested at 2605C for 101s or 40010C for 3+0/-1s) |
| Vent test | Vent operates with no dangerous conditions. (Applies to products with vent, diameter 6.3mm) |
Packing Information
Labels on inside boxes or bags will include:
- Client order number
- Client part number
- Beryl part number
- Capacitance
- Voltage
- Dimension
- Packaging quantity
- Capacitance tolerance
- QC Marking
- Lot number
- Series
Packing types include Bulk Packing, Taped Packing, and Outer box with Outer box label.
2512031810_BERYL-Electronic-Tech-ME400M560LO13-20TA-1B3Et_C7503841.pdf
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