Product Overview

The SAMXON GF Series Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polar, foil-type capacitors designed for use in various electronic equipment. Meeting IEC60384 standards, these capacitors are constructed with an aluminum case, sealed with end seal rubber, and enclosed in a PET vinyl sleeve. They offer reliable performance across a wide temperature range of -40C to 105C and are suitable for applications requiring stable capacitance, low leakage current, and controlled tan values. The GF series is designed for general electronic applications where robust and dependable electrolytic capacitors are needed.

Product Attributes

• Brand: SAMXON
• Series: GF Series
• Construction Type: Single ended, foil type
• Case Material: Aluminum
• Sealing Material: Rubber
• Sleeve Material: PET
• Lead Wire Material: Tinned CP wire (Pb Free)
• Origin: MAN YUE ELECTRONICS COMPANY LIMITED

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

• Standard Atmospheric Conditions: Ambient temperature: 15C to 35C, Relative humidity: 45% to 85%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa. For doubt resolution: Ambient temperature: 20C 2C, Relative humidity: 60% to 70%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa.
• Operating Temperature Range: Ambient temperature range at which the capacitor can be operated continuously at rated voltage (Refer to Table 1 temperature range).
• Rated Voltage (WV) & Surge Voltage (SV): 6.3V(8V), 10V(13V), 16V(20V), 25V(32V), 35V(44V), 50V(63V), 63V(79V), 100V(125V).
• Capacitance Measurement: 120Hz12Hz, 0.5Vrms, 202C.
• Leakage Current: Measured after connecting with a 1k 10 protective resistor in series for 2 minutes. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• tan Measurement: Measured at 120Hz, 0.5Vrms, 202C. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• Terminal Strength: Tensile force: 5N (0.51kgf) for 0.5mm wire, 10N (1.0kgf) for >0.5mm to 0.8mm wire. Bending force: 2.5N (0.25kgf) for 0.5mm wire, 5N (0.51kgf) for >0.5mm to 0.8mm wire.
• Load Life Test: At 105C 2C with DC bias voltage plus rated ripple current for 2000 hours. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, Capacitance change within 25% of initial value, tan not more than 150% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Shelf Life Test: Stored at 1052C for 1000+48/0 hours, no voltage applied. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, Capacitance change within 25% of initial value, tan not more than 150% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Surge Test: 1000 cycles of charge (305s) and discharge (5 min 30s) with a surge voltage. Criteria: Leakage current not more than specified value, Capacitance change within 15% of initial value, tan not more than specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Vibration Test: 10Hz ~ 55Hz, 1.5mm peak to peak amplitude for 2 hours in 3 mutually perpendicular directions. Criteria: No intermittent contacts, open or short circuiting, no damage to terminals or electrodes, no mechanical damage, no electrolyte leakage or swelling, legible markings.
• Solderability Test: Soldering temperature: 2453C, Dipping depth: 2mm, Dipping speed: 252.5mm/s, Dipping time: 30.5s. Criteria: Minimum 95% of the surface immersed.
• Resistance to Solder Heat Test: Solder bath at 2605C for 101 seconds or 40010C for 3+0/-1 seconds, 1.5~2.0mm from the body. Criteria: Leakage current not more than specified value, Capacitance change within 10% of initial value, tan not more than specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Change of Temperature Test: 5 cycles of temperature change: +20C (3 min), Rated low temperature (-40C or -25C) (302 min), Rated high temperature (+105C) (302 min). Criteria: Leakage current not more than specified value, tan not more than specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Damp Heat Test: 5008 hours at 402C and 90~95% RH. Criteria: Leakage current not more than specified value, Capacitance change within 20% of initial value, tan not more than 120% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Vent Test: For products with vent (diameter 6.3). DC test with reversed polarity and applied current (1A for 22.4mm diameter, 10A for >22.4mm diameter). Criteria: Vent operates with no dangerous conditions.
• Maximum Permissible Ripple Current: Maximum AC current at 120Hz and maximum operating temperature. Frequency multipliers provided for different frequencies.

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, and specific phthalates.

Application Guidelines

Provides guidance on circuit design, operating temperature and frequency effects, common application conditions to avoid (reverse voltage, charge/discharge, overvoltage, ripple current), series/parallel capacitor usage, and capacitor mounting considerations. Also includes handling techniques, soldering precautions, circuit board cleaning, mounting adhesives, and precautions for use, emergency procedures, long-term storage, and disposal.