Product Overview
This document outlines the guidelines for using Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors to ensure optimal performance and extended lifespan. It covers critical aspects such as polarity, voltage ratings, ripple current, operating temperature, frequency response, storage, and handling during soldering and board cleaning.
Product Attributes
- Brand: TOPAZCON
- Origin: Guangdong, China
- Product Type: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
- Series: LJ Series
Technical Specifications
| Customer | Part Name | SPEC | Part NO. | Date | CUSTOMER SIGN | TOPAZCON DRAWING RATIFY |
| E-CAP | LJ Series | ALL | 2018-3-3 |
Usage Guidelines for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
| No. | Guideline | Description |
| 1 | Polarity | DC electrolytic capacitors are polarized. Ensure correct polarity to avoid short circuits or damage. Use bipolar capacitors if polarity is uncertain. DC electrolytic capacitors are not suitable for AC applications. |
| 2 | Bipolar Capacitors | Suitable for pulse and polarity reverse circuits, but not for pure AC or high ripple current circuits. |
| 3 | Operating Voltage | Do not exceed the 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. |
| 4 | Ripple Current | Do not allow excessive ripple current. Exceeding the permissible limit causes heating, capacitance reduction, and potential damage. Ripple current should generally not exceed 80% of the rated value. |
| 5 | Charge/Discharge Cycles | For circuits with rapid charge/discharge, use specially designed capacitors to prevent damage, capacitance decrease, and heat rise. |
| 6 | Operating Temperature | Capacitor characteristics vary with temperature. Lower temperatures generally ensure longer life. |
| 7 | Temperature and 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: Ls = L0 2^((T0-Tx)/10) where L0 is useful life at rated temperature T0 with ripple current I0, and Ls is useful life at actual operating temperature Tx with actual ripple current Ix. (Note: The provided formula in the source text appears to be partially garbled. The interpretation here is based on the textual description.) |
| 8 | Operating Frequency | Capacitance is typically measured at 100Hz or 120Hz. Capacitance decreases and tg increases with higher frequencies, potentially increasing ambient temperature. |
| 9 | Long-Term Storage Treatment | Capacitors stored for extended periods may experience increased leakage current and reduced withstand voltage. Before use, gradually apply DC voltage up to the rated voltage. |
| 10 | Case Insulation | The capacitor case is not insulated from the cathode terminal. If insulation is required, implement it at the mounting point. |
| 11 | Terminal/Lead Force | Do not apply excessive force to terminals or leads to prevent breakage, separation, or internal connection failure. |
| 12 | Bending Leads | When bending leads for horizontal mounting, maintain a 2mm safe distance from the capacitor body to prevent internal structural damage. |
| 13 | Circuit Board Cleaning | Use recommended solvents (Methanol, isopropanol, ethanol, isobutanol, petroleum ether, propanol, or commercial detergents). Avoid halogenated solvents (trichlorethylene, xylene, acetone) to protect the capacitor body, marking, and sealing materials. |
| 14 | Soldering Temperature and Duration | Keep soldering irons away from plastic sleeves. When dipping in a solder bath, maintain temperature within 260 and duration not exceeding 10 seconds to prevent damage. |
| 15 | Hole Layout on PCB | Ensure mounting hole spacing matches lead spacing to avoid stress on leads. Carefully consider hole layout to prevent solder splashing onto the capacitor body, which can cause damage. |
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