Product Overview
This document provides guidelines for the proper use and optimal performance of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors from GuangDong TOPAZ Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. It covers essential precautions regarding polarity, voltage, ripple current, temperature, frequency, storage, handling, soldering, and circuit board design to ensure extended lifespan and reliability.
Product Attributes
- Brand: TOPAZCON
- Origin: China
- Manufacturer: GuangDong TOPAZ Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- Contact: TEL: 86-769-85391636 / 85391626, FAX: 86-769-85325630, E-mail: songshengcw@163.com, Website: www.songshengdg.com
- Address: No. 3, Fufu Road, Foziao Village, Dalang Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, Postal Code: 523781
Technical Specifications
| Item | Description |
| Polarity | DC electrolytic capacitors are polarized. Ensure correct polarity to avoid short circuits or damage. Use bipolar capacitors for uncertain polarity. Not suitable for AC applications. |
| Bipolar Capacitors | Suitable for pulse and polarity reverse circuits only. Not applicable in 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. |
| Ripple Current | Do not exceed permissible ripple current. Exceeding limits causes heating, capacitance reduction, and damage. Generally, not more than 80% of rated current. |
| Charge/Discharge Circuits | Use specially designed capacitors for circuits with rapid charge/discharge cycles 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 10C can double the lifespan. Formula provided for calculation: Ls = L0 * 2^((T0-Tx)/10) where L0 is useful life at rated ripple current I0 and max temp T0, Tx is actual operating temp, T0 is max operating temp, Tm is 5C, Ix is actual ripple current, I0 is rated ripple current. |
| 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 long-term, apply rated DC voltage gradually 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. Insulate at the mounting point if case insulation is required. |
| Handling Terminals/Leads | Do not apply 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 | Do not use halogenated solvents (e.g., trichlorethylene, xylene, acetone). Recommended solvents: Methanol, isopropanol, ethanol, isobutanol, petroleum ether, propanol, and general detergents. |
| Soldering | Keep soldering iron away from plastic sleeves. Recommended: within 260C for no more than 10 seconds when dipping in solder bath. |
| Hole Layout on PCB | Ensure mounting hole spacing matches lead spacing to avoid stress on leads. Consider hole layout carefully to prevent solder splashing onto the capacitor. |
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