Product Overview

This specification applies to polar Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (foil type) designed for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors meet IEC60384 standards and feature a single-ended construction with terminals fixed to anode and cathode foil, wound with paper, and impregnated with electrolyte. The wound element is enclosed in an aluminum case, sealed with end seal rubber, and finished with a vinyl sleeve. They are suitable for general electronic equipment applications.

Product Attributes

• Brand: SAMXON
• Series: GF Series
• Construction Type: Single ended, foil type
• Sleeve Material: PET
• Lead Line Material: Tinned CP wire (Pb Free)
• Terminal Material: Aluminum wire
• Sealing Material: Rubber
• Case Material: Aluminum case
• Separator Material: Electrolyte paper

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

• Standard Atmospheric Conditions: Ambient temperature: 15C to 35C, Relative humidity: 45% to 85%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa.
• Measurement Conditions: Ambient temperature: 20C 2C, Relative humidity: 60% to 70%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa.
• Operating Temperature Range: Refer to Table 1 temperature range.

Performance Characteristics (Refer to Table 2)

• Rated Voltage (WV) & Surge Voltage (SV): Available in various ratings (e.g., 6.3V to 100V WVdc, 8V to 125V SVdc).
• Nominal Capacitance (Tolerance): Measured at 120Hz12Hz, 0.5Vrms, 202. Shall be within specified tolerance.
• Leakage Current: Measured after 2 minutes with a 1k10 protective resistor. Refer to Table 1 for values.
• tan: Measured under same conditions as nominal capacitance. Refer to Table 1 for values.
• Terminal Strength: Specified tensile and bending forces for different lead wire diameters. No breakage or looseness allowed.
• Temperature Characteristics: Tested at various temperatures (-40, 20, 105). tan and leakage current must be within limits. Impedance ratio at low temperatures is specified.
• Load Life Test: 105C 2, rated ripple current, DC bias voltage for specified duration. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (25%), tan (150% of specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Shelf Life Test: Stored at 1052 for 3000+48/0 hours. Tested after recovery. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (25%), tan (150% of specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Surge Test: 1000 cycles of charge/discharge with surge voltage. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (15%), tan (within specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Vibration Test: 10Hz ~ 55Hz, 1.5mm peak-to-peak amplitude for 2 hours in 3 directions. Criteria include no intermittent contacts, open/short circuits, damage, or electrolyte leakage.
• Solderability Test: Soldering temperature 2453C, dipping time 30.5s. Minimum 95% surface coated.
• Resistance to Solder Heat Test: Immersion in solder bath at 2605 for 101s or 40010 for 3+0/-1s. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (10%), tan (within specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Change of Temperature Test: 5 cycles of temperature changes (-40, +105). Criteria include leakage current, tan (within specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Damp Heat Test: 90~95% RH at 402 for 5008 hours. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (20%), tan (120% of specified), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Vent Test: For products with vents (diameter 6.3). DC test with reversed polarity. Vent shall operate with no dangerous conditions.
• Maximum Permissible (Ripple Current): Maximum AC current at 120Hz and maximum operating temperature. Frequency multipliers provided.

Environment-related Substances

Refers to the latest document of Environment-related Substances standard (WI-HSPM-QA-072). Lists controlled substances including heavy metals, chlorinated organic compounds, brominated organic compounds, etc.

Attachment: Application Guidelines

• Circuit Design: Considerations for operating temperature, frequency, common application conditions to avoid (reverse voltage, charge/discharge, over voltage, ripple current), series/parallel capacitor usage, and mounting considerations (double-sided boards, hole positioning, clearance for vents, wiring near vents, circuit board patterns, screw terminals).
• Capacitor Handling Techniques: Considerations before using (finite life, transient recovery voltage, leakage current increase, dropped/dented capacitors), insertion (polarity, hole spacing, lead clinching), manual soldering, flow soldering, other soldering considerations, handling after solder, circuit board cleaning (solvents, drying, contamination monitoring), and mounting adhesives/coating agents.
• Precautions for using capacitors: Environmental conditions (temperature, water, humidity, toxic gases, radiation, vibration/shock) and electrical precautions (electric shock, short circuits).
• Emergency Procedures: Actions to take if the pressure relief vent operates (turn off equipment, avoid contact with electrolyte/gas, first aid).
• Long Term Storage: Reconditioning procedure for capacitors stored for over one year or eighteen months.
• Capacitor Disposal: Recommended methods including incineration or disposal as solid waste, adhering to local laws.