Product Overview
This document provides guidelines for the use of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors from GuangDong TOPAZ Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. It details crucial precautions to ensure optimal performance and extended lifespan of these components. Key aspects covered include polarity, voltage ratings, ripple current, operating temperature, frequency considerations, storage, and handling during soldering and circuit board assembly.
Product Attributes
- Brand: TOPAZCON
- Origin: China
- Manufacturer: GuangDong TOPAZ Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- Part Name: E-CAP
- Specification Series: LJ Series
- Part Number: ALL
Technical Specifications
| Item | Description |
| Polarity | DC electrolytic capacitors are polarized. Ensure correct polarity to avoid short circuits or damage. Use bipolar capacitors when polarity is uncertain. DC electrolytic capacitors are not suitable for AC applications. |
| Bipolar Capacitors | Suitable for pulse circuits and polarity reverse circuits. Not applicable for pure AC or high ripple current circuits. |
| Operating Voltage | Do not exceed rated voltage. Recommended working voltage is 70-80% of rated voltage for extended life. Exceeding rated voltage increases leakage current and may damage the capacitor. |
| Ripple Current | Do not allow ripple current to exceed permissible limits. Exceeding limits can cause heating, reduced capacitance, and damage. Generally, ripple current should not exceed 80% of the rated value. |
| Charge/Discharge Circuits | For circuits with rapid charge/discharge cycles, use specially designed capacitors to prevent damage, capacitance decrease, and heat rise. |
| Operating Temperature | Capacitor characteristics vary with temperature. Lower temperatures ensure longer life. |
| Temperature & Life Relationship | Life is inversely proportional to temperature. Reducing operating temperature by 10 can double the lifespan compared to rated temperature. Formula provided for calculation. |
| Operating Frequency | Capacitance is typically measured at 100Hz or 120Hz. Capacitance decreases and tg increases with higher frequencies, leading to increased ambient temperature. |
| Long-Term Storage | For capacitors stored for extended periods, apply rated DC voltage treatment before use. This addresses potential increases in leakage current and reduced withstand voltage. |
| Case Insulation | The capacitor case is not insulated from the cathode terminal. Insulation measures are required at the mounting point if case insulation is necessary. |
| Terminal/Lead Force | Avoid applying excessive force to terminals and leads to prevent breakage, separation, or internal connection failure. |
| Bending Leads | When bending leads for horizontal mounting, maintain a 2mm safe spacing from the capacitor body to prevent internal structural damage. |
| Circuit Board Cleaning | Use recommended cleaning solvents (Methanol, isopropanol, ethanol, isobutanol, petroleum ether, propanol, commercial detergents). Avoid halogenated solvents (trichloroethylene, xylene, acetone) to protect the capacitor body. |
| Soldering | Maintain distance between soldering iron and plastic sleeve. Recommended soldering temperature is within 260 for no more than 10 seconds to prevent damage. |
| Circuit Board Hole Layout | Ensure mounting hole spacing matches lead spacing to avoid stress on leads. Careful consideration of hole layout is needed to prevent solder splashing onto the capacitor body. |
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