Issue Number: R2005004
Date: May 11, 2020
Document Number: FPL8040-04
Revision: 04
Messrs:
SPECIFICATIONS OF
FUNCTIONAL POLYMER ALUMINUM SOLID
ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
L8
Series
(RE
Type)
- Blue Marking Lead-free & RoHS Compliance& Halogen Free
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Contents
Page
1. Specifications of RE type
1
1-1. Scope
1
1-2. Part number
1
1-3. List of products
1
1-4. Dimensions
2
1-5. Outer appearance
2
1-6. Part Number and Specification
3
1-7. Specification and test method
4 to 7
1-8. Structure
7
1-9. Factory
7
2. Specification and packing
8
2-1. Bulk packing
8
2-2. Taping and packing
9 to 12
3. Lead cutting specification
13
4. Directions for use
14
4-1. Crucial and Basic Precautions
14 to 15
4-2. General Precautions
15 to 18
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Specifications of L8 series (RE type)
D/N: FPL8040-04
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1. Specifications of RE type
1-1. Scope
This document describes the specifications of FPCAP RE type for Functional Polymer Capacitors. (The Capacitors to call)
1-2. Part number
Part number of it is expressed by the following formula
1-2-1. FPCAP part number
FP
016
Rated
Voltage
Identification
of FPCAP
RE
271
Radial Lead
M
Capacitance
Rated
Capacitance Tolerance
M: ±20%
L
CG
G
Taping
Series
Name
−FEH
Other
Specification information 1
R: Long lead (Bulk)
CG: 3.1mm Cut lead (Bulk)
CA: 3.5mm Cut lead (Bulk)
P: 5mm pitch taping (8)
K: 3.5mm pitch taping (8)
Example)
100: 10μF
101: 100μF
102: 1000μF
2R5: 2.5V
4R0: 4V
6R3: 6.3V
010: 10V
016: 16V
L8
Other
information 2
-FEH:
Flat rubber
Marking color
L: Blue color
1-2-2. NICHICON part number
R
L8
1C
Identification
of FPCAP
Series
Name
Rated
Voltage
0E: 2.5V
0G: 4V
0J: 6.3V
1A: 10V
1C: 16V
271
M
Capacitance
Rated
Capacitance Tolerance
M: ±20%
Example)
100: 10μF
101: 100μF
102: 1000μF
CS
ALS
CG
Control
Code 1
Control
Code 2
Taping
Specification
no sign: Long lead (Bulk)
Table 2
Marking color
ALS: Blue color
CG: 3.1mm Cut lead (Bulk)
CA: 3.5mm Cut lead (Bulk)
PX: 5mm pitch taping (8)
KX: 3.5mm pitch taping (8)
1-3. List of products
Table 1: Standard Ratings (R.V.: Rated Voltage, S.V.: Surge Voltage)
R.V. (S.V.)
2.5
4.0
6.3
[V]
(2.8)
(4.6)
(7.2)
Cap. [μF]
100
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1000
Other
informatio
n
[Unit: mm]
10
(11.5)
16
(18.4)
8×8
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1-4. Dimensions
Plastic coating Aluminum Case
Table 2: Dimensions
P0.5
D+0.5Max
Wire (Lead free)
d
L+Max
15Min
[Unit: mm]
D×L
d
P
Control Code 1
(P/N)
8×8
(Flat rubber)
0.6
3.5
1.0
CS
4Min
1-5. Outer appearance
1-5-1.Marking
Product Logo
Cathode Mark
Control Number
05Ad
271
16
0: Last digit of Christian Year
5: Month (1 to 9, X: Oct. Y: Nov. Z: Dec.)
Ad: Control Code
Rated Capacitance
Rated Voltage
1-5-2. Marking color
Marking color: Blue
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1-6. Part Number and Specification
Table 3: Part Number and Specification list
[V]
Rated
1
Capacitance*
[µF]
FPCAP Part Number
(NICHICON Part Number)
16
270
FP-016RE271M-L8□□L-FEH
(RL81C271MCSALS□□)
Rated
Voltage
Equivalent
Leakage Tangent
Series
2
Current* of loss
3
Resistance*
1
[µA]
angle*
[mΩ]
864
0.12
13
*1: 120Hz at 20ºC (Ambient temperature of capacitor)
*2: Apply the rated voltage for 2 minutes at 20ºC (Ambient temperature of capacitor)
*3: 100kHz at 20ºC (Ambient temperature of capacitor)
*4: 100kHz at 105ºC (Ambient temperature of capacitor)
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Rated
Case Size
Ripple
D×L
4
Current*
[mm]
[mA rms]
4700
8×8
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1-7. Specification and test method
Table 4: Specification and test method
No.
Item
1
Category temperature
range
-55° C to +105° C
2
Rated voltage range
16 V DC
3
Rated capacitance
range
270 µ F
4
Tolerance of
capacitance
± 20%
5
Tangent of loss angle
(tan)
To satisfy Table 3
6
Leakage current *5
To satisfy Table 3
7
8
Equivalent Series
Resistance
(ESR)
Characteristics at high
and low temperature
Characteristics
Measuring frequency: 120Hz
Measuring Voltage: 0.5Vrms max.
0.5 to 1.0 V DC
If there is no dispute on the
decision, superimposition of DC
voltage may be omitted.
Measuring temperature: 20° C
If there is no dispute on the
decision, you may measure among
15 to 35° C.
A 1kΩ resistor shall be placed in
series.
To satisfy Table 3
STEP 2
Lower
category
temperature
-55° C
STEP 4
Upper
category
temperature
105° C
STEP 5
20° C
Impedance
ratio
-55° C/20° C
Impedance
ratio
105° C/20° C
Change in
capacitance
Tangent of
loss angle
Test method
0.75 to 1.25
Measuring frequency: 100kHz
Measuring Voltage: 0.5Vrms max.
Measuring temperature: 20° C
If there is no dispute on the
decision, you may measure among
15 to 35° C.
Time at each step: Time until
thermal equilibrium is achieved.
Measuring frequency:
Cap.: 120Hz± 10%
Imp.: 100kHz± 10%
0.75 to 1.25
Within ± 5% of the value at
STEP 1
To satisfy No.5
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Step
Step 1
(Initial)
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Temp. (° C)
20± 2
-55± 2
20± 2
105± 2
20± 2
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Item
Characteristics
Appearance
Leakage current
9
10
Surge Test
* 20V or over(Rated Voltage):
Within ± 30% of the value
before test
Tangent of loss angle
To satisfy No.5
Tensile strength of
termination
Such abnormalities as
breakage, loosening shall not
appear.
Bending strength
Appearance
11
12
Vibration
Such abnormalities as
breakage, loosening shall not
appear.
No remarkable abnormality
During test: measurement
data become stable
Capacitance
The end test: ± 5% of the
value before test
A new uniform coating of solder shall cover a minimum of
95 % of the surface being immersed.
Solderability
Resistance to
soldering heat
Lead dia
Tension
0.6mm
10 N
A specified weight is installed in the
lead wire of the terminal. After it
bends it from the weld of the
terminal to right and left (90° ), it
returns it to former position.
Lead dia
Weigh
0.6mm
5N
Conditions of vibration: 3 directions
of x, y and z, each 2 h, 6 h in total.
Class A, peak-to-peak amplitude
1.5mm
Sweeping time: Approximately 1 min
for 10 to 55 to 10 Hz
Kind of solder: H60A, H60S, H63A
or Sn+3.0%Ag+0.5%Cu
Flux: Ethanol solution of 25wt %
colophony.
Temperature of solder: 245± 5° C
Duration of immersion into solder:
3± 0.5s
Depth of immersion: A point 1.5 to
2.0mm from root of termination with
a thermal screen used.
Speed of immersion: 25± 2.5mm/s
Kind of solder: H60A, H60S, H63A
or Sn+3.0%Ag+0.5%Cu
Flux: Ethanol solution of 25wt%
To satisfy No.6
Leakage current
colophony.
(after voltage treatment )*5
Temperature of solder: 260± 5° C
Within ± 3% of the value
(400± 10° C)**
Change in capacitance
Duration of immersion into solder:
before test
10± 1s (3± 1s)**
Tangent of loss angle
To satisfy No.5
Times of depth: Twice
Depth of immersion: A point 1.5 to 2.0mm from root of termination with a thermal screen used.
Speed of immersion: 25± 2.5mm/s
**: Within ( ), it is the condition of maximum heating. Its condition is possible to apply with a soldering
iron.
Appearance
13
Test temperature: 25± 10° C
Applied voltage: Rated Voltage x 1.15
(see Table 1)
To satisfy No.6 with the rated
Voltage application: 1000 cycles of
voltage
charging for 30± 5 s with a period of
(after voltage treatment )*5
6± 0.5 min.
Series Resistance: 1kΩ
Within ± 20% of the value
Discharge Resistance:1kΩ
before test
No remarkable abnormality
Change in capacitance
Terminal strength
Test method
No remarkable abnormality
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15
16
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Item
Resistance to Solvent
Characteristics
Kind of solvent: Isopropyl alcohol
No remarkable abnormality on appearance and marking Temperature: 20 to 25° C
Visually examine the appearance after
is easily readable
immersion into solvent for 30± 5s.
Appearance
No remarkable abnormality
Leakage current
To satisfy No.6
(after voltage treatment )*5
Change in capacitance
Within ± 20% of the value
before test
* 20V or over(Rated Voltage):
Within ± 30% of the value
before test
Tangent of loss angle
Not more than 150% the
specified value in No.5
Appearance
No remarkable abnormality
Leakage current
To satisfy No.6
Change in capacitance
Within ± 20% of the value
before test
Damp heat
(steady state)
Electrical endurance
Test method
Tangent of loss angle
Equivalent Series
Resistance
Not more than 150% the
specified value in No.5
Not more than 150% the
specified value in No.7
Temperature: 60± 2° C
Relative humidity: 90 to 95%
Duration: 1000 +24/-0 h
Before the final measurement, the
protective resistor of about 1k ohm shall
be connected in series. Direct current
voltage, which is equal to the rated
voltage, is applied for 1h. Next, the
specimens shall be discharged through
the resistor of about 1kΩ. Then, it shall
be allowed to stand under the standard
conditions (temperature: 15 to 35° C,
relative humidity: 25 to 75%) for 2h.
Temperature: 105± 2° C
Voltage application: Rated Voltage
Duration: 2000+48/-0 h
Connect protective resistor of
approximately 1kΩ in series and apply
the rated voltage. Before the final
measurement, it shall be allowed to
stand under the standard conditions for
minimum 2h.
Rated ripple current (Ambient temperature105° C, 100kHz) to Table 3
When ripple current is 100kHz (mA rms) and operating temperature is within -55 to 105° C
(Ambient temperature of capacitor), reduction of temperature should not carried out.
17
Rated ripple current
Frequency correction factor for ripple current.
Frequency
120Hz
1kHz
Coefficient
0.10
0.45
18
10kHz
0.50
Appearance
No remarkable abnormality
Leakage current
To satisfy No.6
Change in capacitance
Within ± 20% of the value
Before test
Tangent of loss angle
Not more than 150% the
specified value in No.5
Reverse voltage
100kHz to 300kHz
1.00
Temperature: 105± 2° C
Applied voltage: Rated Voltage x -0.15
(*Rated Voltage 20V or over: -2.5V)
Apply the dc voltage specified in the
detail specification in the inverse
direction to the marked polarity for
125± 4h. Then, apply the category
voltage in the forward direction to the
marked polarity for 125± 4h.
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Item
Characteristics
Test method
0.1% / 1000hrs Max. (Confidence level: 60%)
Temperature: 105± 2° C
Voltage application: Rated Voltage
Appearance
Connect protective resistor of
No remarkable abnormality
Not more than 30 times of the approximately 1kΩ in series and
Leakage current
apply the rated voltage. Before the
19 Failure rate level
specified value in No.6
final measurement, it shall be
Within ± 30% of the value
allowed to stand under the standard
Change in capacitance
before test
conditions for minimum 2h.
Not more than 300% the
Tangent of loss angle
specified value in No.5
*5: If there is doubt about the measured result, measurement should be made again after the voltage treatment.
Voltage treatment: the rated voltage is applied for 120 minutes at the temperature of 105° C.
1-8. Structure
Cathode Wire
Anode Wire
Sealing Material
Plastic coating
Aluminum Case
Electrolyte and
Separator Sheet
Element
Cathode Foil
Anode Foil
Table 5: Materials
Composition Part
Anode Foil
Cathode Foil
Separator Sheet
Electrolyte
Wire
Plastic coating Aluminum Case
Sealing Material
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum
Electrolytic Capacitor Paper
Functional Polymer
Tin Plating Lead
Aluminum + Plastic
Rubber
1-9. Factory
Factory: NICHICON ELECTRONICS (SUQIAN) CO., LTD.
Location: Suqian, China
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2. Specification of packing
2-1. Bulk packing
2-1-1. Bag and box packing
(1) Materials of bag and inner box: Polyethylene for bag, Corrugated cardboard box.
(2) Materials of outer box: Waterproof corrugated cardboard box.
(3) Shock absorbing material: Corrugated cardboard.
(4) Packing quantity
Table 6: Packing quantity
Long lead
Cut lead
Case Size [mm]
Inner bag
[pcs]
Packing Unit
[pcs/Carton Box]
Inner bag
[pcs]
Packing Unit
[pcs/Carton Box]
8×8
200
3,200
200
4,000
(5) Marking on a bag: FPCAP symbol mark, Quantity, Lead-free mark, RoHS compliance mark, others
(6) Marking on boxes
a) Customer’s part number
b) Manufacturing part number
c) Lot number
d) Quantity
2-1-2. Bag packing of different lot
Usually one bag contains one lot, but when two lots are contained in one bag.
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2-2. Taping and packing
2-2-1. Taping methods
(1) Lead space and polarity direct of each capacitor shall be formed regularly. Lead wires between two capacitors shall be set at
a regular interval and vertically to the base tape and fixed adhesive tape.
Base tape
Adhesive tape
Figure-1
(2) Missing of continuous three capacitors after taping shall be allowed. Intermittent missing shall be also allowed. But total
quantity of a package shall the numbers shown quantity (pcs / ammo pack) in TABLE-7.
(3) When feeding, polarity (+) shall come first and the polarity position of all capacitors shall be the same.
Feeding direction
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
Figure-2
(4) Each crease line be located on the rights side of the sprocket hole as shown in figure-3. The crease line shall be made every
25 capacitors.
Base tape
Adhesive tape
Sprocket hole
Crease line
Figure-3
(5) There shall be absence of more than five capacitors at the beginning of and end of taping.
(6) Joints of base tape in the midst of taping process shall be fixed by adhesive tape.
Figure-4
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2-2-2. Packing for taped part
(1) Materials of ammo pack and outer box: Corrugated cardboard box, Waterproof corrugated cardboard box.
(2) Shock absorbing material: Corrugated cardboard.
(3) Ammo pack and dimensions (unit: mm)
340Max
60Max
320Max
Polarity mark
+
The lid of feeding side of the taping box shall be torn off at the perforation line.
(4) Packing quantity
Table 7: Packing quantity
Case Size [mm]
Packing Unit
[pcs/Ammo Pack]
8
1,000
(4) Marking on boxes
a) Customer’s part number
b) Manufacturing part number
c) Lot number
d) Quantity
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2-2-3. Detailed taping specification
(1) f=5.0[mm] Taping specifications to 88 for formed lead
P2
h1
P
h2
L
D
h
P1
FPCAP Parts Number
W
W0
t
W2
e
H0
f
H
d
W1
P3
D0
:
FP – RE M – L8 P L – FEH
Rated
Voltage
NICHICON Parts Number:
Terminal
Rated
Capacitance
Code
R L8 M CS ALS PX
Rated Rated
Voltage Capacitance
Item
Lead wire interval
Components diameter
Components length
Lead wire diameter
Pitch between components
Feed holes position gap
Feed holes position gap
Feed holes position gap
Base tape
Adhesive tape
Feed holes position gap
Adhesive tape gap
Lead wire clinch height
Components height
Cut position of interior components
Components alignment
Components alignment
Feed hole diameter
Tape thickness
Hold-Down tape gap
Other
information
Terminal
Code
Symbol
Dimensions
Tolerance
f
D
L
d
P
P1
P2
P3
W
W0
W1
W2
H0
H
h
h1
h2
D0
t
e
5.0
8
8.0
0.6
12.7
12.7
6.35
3.85
18.0
8.5
9.0
3.0
16.0
20.0
0
2
2
4.0
0.6
11.0
+0.8, -0.2
+0.5 Max
+1.0 Max
±0.05
±1.0
±0.3
±1.0
±0.7
+1.0, -0.5
Min
±0.5
Max
±0.5
±0.75
Max
Max
±0.2
±0.2
Max
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(2) f=3.5[mm] Taping specifications to 88 for straight lead
P2
h1
P
h2
L
D
h
P1
FPCAP Parts Number
W
W0
t
e
W2
d
H
f
W1
P3
D0
:
FP – RE M – L8 K L – FEH
Rated
Voltage
NICHICON Parts Number:
Rated
Capacitance
R L8 M CS ALS KX
Terminal
Code
Rated Rated
Voltage Capacitance
Item
Lead wire interval
Components diameter
Components length
Lead wire diameter
Pitch between components
Feed holes position gap
Feed holes position gap
Feed holes position gap
Base tape
Adhesive tape
Feed holes position gap
Adhesive tape gap
Lead wire clinch height
Components height
Cut position of interior components
Components alignment
Components alignment
Feed hole diameter
Tape thickness
Hold-Down tape gap
Terminal Other
Code information
Symbol
Dimensions
Tolerance
f
D
L
d
P
P1
P2
P3
W
W0
W1
W2
H0
H
h
h1
h2
D0
t
e
3.5
8
8.0
0.6
12.7
12.7
6.35
4.6
18.0
8.5
9.0
3.0
20.0
0
2
2
4.0
0.6
11.0
+0.8, -0.2
+0.5 Max
+1.0 Max
±0.05
±1.0
±0.3
±0.5
±0.5
+1.0, -0.5
Min
±0.5
Max
±0.5
Max
Max
±0.2
±0.2
Max
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3. Lead cutting specification
L
H
D
f
d
Table 8: Dimensions
Item
Terminal Code
Components diameter
Components length
Lead wire diameter
Lead wire Length
Lead wire interval
Symbol
D
L
d
H
f
[Unit: mm]
Tolerance
+0.5Max
+1.0Max
0.05
0.3
0.5
Dimensions
CG
8.0
8.0
0.6
3.1
3.5
CA
8.0
8.0
0.6
3.5
3.5
3-1. H=3.1[mm] Lead cutting
FPCAP Parts Number
:
FP – RE M – L8 CG L – FEH
Rated
Voltage
NICHICON Parts Number:
Rated
Capacitance
Terminal
Code
Other
information
R L8 M CS ALS CG
Rated Rated
Voltage Capacitance
Terminal
Code
3-2. H=3.5[mm] Lead cutting
FPCAP Parts Number
:
FP – RE M – L8 CA L – FEH
Rated
Voltage
NICHICON Parts Number:
Rated
Capacitance
Terminal
Code
R L8 M CS ALS CA
Rated Rated
Voltage Capacitance
Terminal
Code
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4. Directions for use
4-1. Crucial and Basic Precautions
4-1-1. Polarity
FPCAP is a functional polymer capacitor with polarity, then do not reverse the polarity when using.
If it is used with the polarities reversed, swelled case, increased leakage current or a decreased life span may result.
4-1-2. Loading Voltages
Applying surge voltage is guaranteed, but over voltage exceeding the surge voltage may not be applied even for an instant
as it may cause a short circuit or swelled case. Therefore, use the RE type within rated voltage when continuous load is
applied.
4-1-3. Sudden charge and discharge
Sudden charge and discharge restricted (for maintenance of high-proof reliability).
A protection circuit is recommended for when a sudden charge or discharge causes excessive rush current because this is a
main cause of short circuits and large leakage current.
Use protection circuit to ensure reliability is recommended when the rush current value exceeds 10A.
Be sure to insert a protection resister of about 1kΩ for charge and discharge when measuring the leakage current.
4-1-4. Soldering
The soldering conditions are to be within the range prescribed in this specification. If the specifications are not followed,
there is the possibility of the appearance becoming defective and of increase of leak current and capacity reduction when
soldering is conducted under conditions that are harsher than those stipulated.
4-1-5. PC board installations
The design must give consideration to the standard of lead position displacement giver in this specification.
The RE type may not be able to be inserted in the PC board if there is insufficient space.
If Lead wires are applied large stress like as tensile stress, inner contacts are given damages, then opened safety vent,
occurred short circuit or increased leakage current may result, when applying power.
4-1-6. Directions for use circuits
Since problems can be expected due to the leakage current fluctuations that occur during soldering and other processes, the
RE type cannot be used to the following circuits.
(1) High impedance voltage retention circuits
(2) Coupling circuits
(3) Time constant circuits
(4) Circuits greatly affected by leakage current
(5) The circuits in which two or more of RE type is connected in series so as to raise the endurance voltage of them.
4-1-7. Using in industrial equipment
To insure reliability when the RE type is used in industrial equipment, design must allow for its capacitors, impedance, and
other characteristics.
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4-1-8. Using in equipment regarding human life
The above products are designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation,
ordinary industrial use, general office use, personal use, and household use. But are not designed, developed and
manufactured as contemplated (1) for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured,
could have a serious effect to the public, and could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other
loss (i.e., nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility, aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transport control, medical
life support system, missile launch control in weapon system), or (2) for use requiring extremely high reliability (i.e.,
submersible repeater and artificial satellite).
You shall not use the above products for the above-mentioned uses.
If your equipment is likely to be used for the above-mentioned uses, please consult with our sales representative before use.
We shall not be liable against you and/or any third party for any claims or damages arising in connection with the
above-mentioned uses of the above products.
4-2. Generally Precautions
4-2-1. Circuit designing cautions
(1) Check the specified performance
After checking the operation and installation environments, design the circuit so that it falls within the specified performance
range stipulated in this specification.
(2) Operating temperature and ripple current
a) Set the operating temperature (ambient of FPCAP) so that it falls within the range stipulated in this specification.
b) Do not supply current that exceeds the rated ripple current in this specification.
(3) Leakage current
Even when the soldering condition fall within the range of this specification, leakage current increases a little on occasion. It
also increases a little during high temperature no-load, moisture-proof no-load, and temperature cycling tests with no voltage
applied.
(4) Applied voltages for designing
a) Make sure the sum of the peak DC voltage and ripple voltage peak values does not exceed the rated voltage.
b) Please do not apply the reverse voltage to FPCAP.
c) When the DC voltage is low, please check whether the peak value of ripple voltage does not become a reverse voltage.
(5) Reduction of failure stress (For keeping high reliability of equipment)
The main failure mode of RE type is open mode primarily caused by capacitance drop, besides random short circuit mode
failures primarily occurs as minor one. The time it takes to reach the failure mode can be extended by using the RE type with
reduced ambient temperature, ripple current and applied voltage.
(6) Insulation
a) Insulation of the plastic coating case is not guarantee.
b) Be sure to completely separate the case, negative electrode terminal, positive electrode terminal from adjacent and
components and PC board foil.
(7) Design for installing environment
a) The pitch and diameter of PCB holes to which RE type is mounted shouted be designed in conforming to the dimensional
tolerance stipulated in this specification.
b) Give the space more than 2 mm from the top of capacitor.
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(8) PC board
a) Avoid locating heat-generating components around the RE type and on the underside of the PC board (underneath the RE type).
b) Insulation in the plastic coating case is not guaranteed, give a space between case and PCB circuit foil.
(9) Parallel connections
When it is used in parallel connection with another capacitor, carefully select the type of capacitor.
(10) Operating environments
Do not use the RE type in the following environments.
a) Places where water or salt water can directly fall on it, and places where condensation may form.
b) Places filled with noxious gas (hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid, chlorine, ammonia, etc.).
c) Places susceptible to ozone, ultraviolet rays and radiation.
(11) Other
Electrical characteristics are affected by temperature and frequency fluctuations. Design circuits after checking the amount of
fluctuation.
4-2-2. Mounting precautions
(1) Things to know before mounting
a) Do not reuse RE type that have been assembled in a set and energized. Excluding RE type that have been removed for
measuring electrical characteristics during a periodic inspection, they cannot be reused.
b) Leakage current may have increased that have been stored for a long period of time. In this case, use after treatment of
rated voltage.
c) There are non-halogen types of flux that do not contain ionic halides, but contain many non-ionic halides. When these
non-ionic halides infiltrate the capacitor, they also cause a harmful reaction. Use soldering flux that does not contain
non-ionic halides, also ionic halides.
(2) Mounting-1
a) Mount after checking the capacitance and the rated voltage.
b) Mount after checking the polarity.
c) Do not drop the RE type on the floor. Do not use RE type that have been dropped.
d) Do not deform and then mount an RE type.
(3) Mounting-2
a) Mount after checking that the lead pitch and the PC board holes pitch match.
b) When an automatic inserted is used to clinch the lead wires, make sure it is not set too strong.
c) Be careful of the shock force that can be produced by absorbers, product checkers, and centering at an automatic inserters
and installers.
b) Do not apply excessive external force to the lead wires, the RE type itself, and electrode terminals.
(4) Soldering with a soldering iron
a) Set the soldering conditions (temperature, time) so that they fall within the range stipulated in the delivery specification.
b) When the lead wire terminal must be processed because the terminal spacing and the PC board holes spacing do not
match, process it before soldering so that no stress is applied to the RE type itself.
c) Do not subject the RE type itself to excessive stress when soldering with a soldering iron.
d) When a soldering iron is used to repair a RE type that has already been soldered once and needs to be removed, remove
it after the solder has been completely melted so that no stress is applied to the RE type terminal.
e) Do not let the tip of the soldering iron touch the RE type itself.
f) The LC value after soldering may increase a little (from a few µ A to several hundred µ A) depending on the soldering
conditions (preheating and solder temperature and time, PC boards material and thickness, etc.) The leakage current can
be reduced through self-repair by applying voltage.
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(5) Flow soldering
a) Do not solder the RE type by submerging it in melted solder. Use the PC board to protect the RE type and only solder the
opposite side that the RE type is mounted on.
b) Set the soldering conditions (soldering temperature, terminal submersion time) so that they fall within the range stipulated
in the delivery specification. The LC value after soldering may increase a little (from a few µ A to several hundred µ A)
depending on the soldering conditions (preheating and solder temperature and time, PC boards material and thickness,
etc.).The leakage current can be reduced through self-repair by applying voltage.
c) Take care that flux does not adhere to anyplace other than the terminal.
d) When soldering, take care that other components do not fall over and touch the RE type.
e) Flow soldering under extremely abnormal conditions may reduce the electrostatic capacity of products before or after
soldering.
(6) Reflow soldering
Does not use reflow soldering for RE type.
(7) Handling after soldering
a) Do not tilt, bend or twist the RE type after it has been soldered on the PC board.
b) Do not subject to excessive stress after it has been soldered to the PC board.
(8) Washing the PC board
Check the following items before washing the PC board with these detergents; high quality alcohol-based cleaning fluid such
as Pine-ST-100S, clean thru 750H, 750L, 750K,or Techno Care FRW14 through 17;or detergents including substitute
Freon such as AK-225AES and IPA.
a) Use immersion or ultrasonic waves to clean for a total of less than five minutes.
b) The temperature of the cleaning fluid should be less than 60° C.
c) Watch the contamination of the detergent (conductivity, pH, specific gravity, water content, etc.).
d) After cleaning do not store in a location subject to gases from the cleaning fluid or in an airtight container. Dry the PC board
and RE type within hot air (less than the maximum operating temperature). Note that when it is heated (heat run, dry, etc.).
e) Please contact our company for details about detergents and cleaning methods, and about detergents other than those
listed above.
(9) Fixatives and coatings
a) Select appropriate material for the RE type marking material and sealant. In particular, make sure the fixative, coating and
thinner do not contain acetone or toluene.
b) Before applying the fixative or coating, completely remove any flux residue and foreign matter from the area where the PC
board and RE type are to be joined together.
c) Allow any detergent to dry before applying the fixative or coating.
d) Please contact our company for fixative and coating heat curing conditions.
4-2-3. Precautions with completed board
(1) Do not directly touch the RE type terminals.
(2) Do not use electric conductors to cause short circuits between the RE type terminals. Do not subject RE type to conductive
solutions.
(3) Check the installation environment of the board the RE type is installed in.
(4) Age the board at conditions that fall below the capacitors ratings.
(5) It is recommended that the board be used at room temperature and in ordinary humidity.
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4-2-4. In the event that something unfortunate should occur
(1) In the event that a short circuit causes the current to become relatively small (less than approximately 3A for 10), the RE
type itself will generate a little heat, but the appearance will not be affected even when electricity is supplied continuously.
However, if the short circuits current value exceeds the above mentioned values, the temperature inside the RE type will
increase. When the temperature exceeds approximately 200° C the internal pressure is raised, and odorous gas is released.
In this case, keep your face and hands away from the area.
(2) If a short circuit occurs and odorous gas is released, either turn off the sets main power or unplug the power cord from the
outlet.
(3) If a short circuit should happen to occur, it may take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes until an odorous gas
develops, depending on the conditions. Set it up so that a power protection circuit works during this time.
(4) If the gas gets in your eyes, rinse them immediately. Gargle if it has been inhaled.
(5) When the electrolyte gats on your skin, wash it off with soap.
(6) The electrolyte, separator, rubber and tube used in the RE type are all combustible. When the current value is extraordinarily
large after a short circuit, assuming the worst possibility, the shorted-out section in the lead wire or inside the capacitor has
created a spark, and it may have caught fire to the rubber and or tube. Give consideration to the capacitors mounting method,
mounting position, pattern design and such.
4-2-5. Storage conditions
(1) Do not store at high temperatures and high humidity. Store it in a location that is not subject to direct sunlight and that has
low temperatures and humidity (generally, temperatures between 5 and 35° C and a relative humidity of 75% or less.
(2) Store in an airtight plastic bag to keep the leads in good condition.
(3) To keep the leads in good condition, store lead-type RE type for no more than one year
(4) Do not store in places where water, salt water or oil can directly fall on it, or places where condensation may form.
(5) Do not store in places filled with noxious gas (hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid, chlorine, ammonia, etc.).
(6) Do not store in places susceptible to ozone, ultraviolet rays and radiation.
4-2-6. Disposals
Treat it as industrial waste when disposing of it.
For details, refer to the Operating Precaution Guidelines for the JEITA RCR-2367D
Electronic Device Solid aluminum Non-solid Capacitor.
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