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, temperature effects, storage, and handling during soldering and circuit board cleaning.
Product Attributes
- Brand: TOPAZCON
- Origin: Guangdong, China
- Part Name: E-CAP
- Part NO.: ALL
- Series: LJ Series
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. 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. |
| Voltage Rating | 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 excessive ripple current. Exceeding permissible limits causes heating, reduced capacitance, and potential damage. Ripple current should generally 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 10C 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 | 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. |
| Case Insulation | The capacitor case is not insulated from the cathode terminal. Insulation measures are required at the mounting point if the case needs to be insulated from the circuit. |
| Terminal/Lead Force | Do not apply excessive force to terminals or 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 avoid internal structural damage. |
| Circuit Board Cleaning | Use recommended solvents like methanol, isopropanol, ethanol, etc. Avoid halogenated solvents (trichloroethylene, xylene, acetone) to protect the capacitor body, marking, and sealing materials. |
| Soldering | Maintain distance between soldering iron and plastic sleeve. Recommended solder bath temperature is within 260C for no more than 10 seconds to prevent component damage. |
| Hole Layout | Circuit board hole spacing should match lead spacing. Incorrect spacing can cause stress on leads, short circuits, or damage. Consider hole layout carefully to prevent solder splashing onto the capacitor. |
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