Product Overview
This document provides guidelines for the proper usage and handling of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors manufactured by GuangDong TOPAZ Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Adhering to these instructions will ensure optimal capacitor performance and extend their service life.
Product Attributes
- Brand: TOPAZ
- Origin: China
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 circuits and polarity reverse circuits. Not applicable in pure AC or high ripple current circuits. |
| Operating Voltage | Do not exceed the rated voltage. Recommended working voltage is 70-80% of rated voltage for extended life. |
| Ripple Current | Do not allow ripple current to exceed permissible limits, generally not more than 80% of the rated current. Excessive ripple current causes heating, capacitance reduction, and damage. |
| Charge/Discharge Circuits | Use specially designed capacitors for circuits with rapid charge and discharge cycles to prevent damage, capacitance decrease, and heat rise. |
| Operating Temperature | Capacitor characteristics vary with temperature. Lower operating temperatures ensure longer life. |
| Temperature and Life Relationship | Life is approximately doubled for every 10 decrease in temperature from the 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. |
| Storage and Usage | For capacitors stored for a long time, apply rated DC voltage gradually before use. Long storage can increase leakage current and decrease 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. |
| Force on Terminals/Leads | Avoid applying excessive force to terminals and leads to prevent breakage, separation, and 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, general detergents). Avoid halogenated solvents (trichlorethylene, xylene, acetone) to protect the capacitor body. |
| Soldering | Maintain distance between soldering iron and plastic sleeve. Recommended solder bath temperature is within 260 for no more than 10 seconds to prevent component damage. |
| Hole Layout on PCB | Ensure hole spacing on the circuit board matches lead spacing to avoid stress on leads. Consider hole layout to prevent solder splashing onto the capacitor body. |
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