ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
CONTENTS
Series Table
01
Group Chart
03
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Show Various Failure Modes in Different Applications
06
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Flow Chart
07
Application Guidelines
08
Soldering Recommendation
12
Part Numbering System
14
Lead Forming
16
Product Specifications
19
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
CAPACITOR SERIES TABLE, CONTENTS
CONDUCTIVE POLYMER ALUMINUM SOLID CAPACITORS
Features
Category & Series
Multilayer
Type
Radial
Type
Solid
SMD
Type
Endurance
(hours)
A1
Low ESR
105°C 2,000
A2
Low ESR
PZ
Standard
PD
Small size
PV
High voltage
PH
PT
Rated
Voltage
Range
(Vdc)
Operating
Temperature
Range(°C)
Capacitance
Range(μF)
Page
2~25
-55~+105
2.2~470
19
105°C 2,000
2~16
-55~+105
6.8~470
22
105°C 2,000
6.3~125
-55~+105
4.7~5,600
24
105°C 2,000
6.3~35
-55~+105
33~4,700
29
125°C 2,000
35~125
-55~+125
4.7~1,000
33
Huge capacitance, jumbo size
105°C 2,000
6.3~25
-55~+105
10~2,200
35
Long life, high temperature
125°C 2,000
6.3~25
-55~+125
22~5,600
39
PK
Resistance to high temperature
135°C 3,000
6.3~25
-55~+135
100~1,500
43
PF
Long life
105°C 3,000~5,000
6.3~125
-55~+105
4.7~5,600
45
PU
Low ESR
105°C 2,000
6.3~25
-55~+105
39~5,600
50
PR(new)
Low ESR, long life, ripple current resistant
105°C 5,000
2.5~35
-55~+105
47~1,500
54
PL(new)
Super long life
105°C 10,000~23,000
2.5~35
-55~+105
100~1,800
56
PX(new)
high temperature resistant
145°C 2,000
6.3~25
-55~+145
100~1,500
58
RZ(new)
Low ESR, ripple current resistant
105°C 2,000
2.5~35
-55~+105
47~1,500
60
RT(new)
Resistance to high temperature
125°C 2,000
2.5~35
-55~+125
47~1,500
62
VZ
Standard
105 °C 2,000
2.5~100
-55~+105
22~2 , 200
64
VS
Low ESR
105 °C 2,000
2.5~25
-55~+105
27~2 , 200
67
VD
High voltage
105 °C 2,000
35~63
-55~+105
22~470
69
VT
Resistance to high temperature
125 °C 2,000
2.5~63
-55~+125
22~2 , 200
71
VF
Long life
105 °C 3,000~5,000
2.5~63
-55~+105
22~2 , 200
73
VL(new)
Super long life
105 °C 10,000~23,000
2.5~16
-55~+105
100~560
75
CONDUCTIVE POLYMER HYBRID ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Features
Category & Series
Radial
Type
Hybrid
Surface
Mount Type
Endurance
(hours)
Rated
Voltage
Range
(Vdc)
Operating
Temperature
Range(°C)
Capacitance
Range(μF)
Page
Low ESR, high ripple current resistant
125 °C 4,000
25~80
-55~+125
15~470
77
DC(new)
Low ESR, high ripple current resistant
105 °C 10,000
25~80
-55~+105
15~470
79
SA(new)
Low ESR, high ripple current resistant
125 °C 4,000
25~80
-55~+125
15~470
81
25~80
-55~+105
15~470
83
DA(new)
SC(new)
Low ESR, high ripple current resistant
105 °C 10,000
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Features
Category & Series
MK
MF
Surface
SMD
Mount
Type
Type
MA
Radial
Type
Long life
105 °C 6,000
105 °C 10,000
Operating
Temperature
Range(°C)
6.3~100
-55~+105
160~450
-40~+105
6.3~100
-55~+105
160~450
-40~+105
16~100
-55~+105
160~450
-40~+105
Capacitance
Range(μF)
Page
2.2~1 , 000
85
2.2~1 , 000
87
2.2~1 , 000
89
2.2~1 , 000
91
125 °C 1,000~5,000
10~100
-55~+125
Resistant to 130°C, long life
130°C 3000
160~450
-40~+130
MT(new)
Low ESR
125°C 2,000
10~100
-55~+125
47~1, 100
93
MZ(new)
Low ESR
105°C 2,000~5,000
6.3~100
-55~+105
4.7~1, 500
95
M5
85 °C 5mm Height, standard type
85 °C 1,000
6.3~50
-40~+85
0.1~330
97
H5
105°C 5mm Height
105 °C 1,000
6.3~50
-40~+105
0.1~100
99
M7
85°C 7mm Height, Standard type
85 °C 1,000
6.3~100
-40~+85
0.1~330
101
H7
105°C 7mm Height, Standard type
105 °C 1,000
6.3~50
-40~+105
0.1~100
103
L7
105°C 7mm Height, long life
105 °C 2,000
6.3~63
-40~+105
0.1~220
105
6.3~100
-40~+85
0.1~22,000
107
160~450
-25~+85
6.3~100
-40~+105
0.1~22,000
110
160~500
-25~+105
6.3~100
-40~+105
0.47~6,800
113
160~450
-40~+130
1~220
115
WK
Standard
Long life
105 °C 2,000~3,000
Rated
Voltage
Range
(Vdc)
Resistant to 125, long life
MH
Low
Profile
Standard
Endurance
(hours)
WH
HP
CD11GC
Standard series for general purpose
Standard series for general purpose
For rainbrush. Standard bi-polarized series
Resistant to 130℃, long life
85°C 2,000
105°C 2,000
105 °C 1,000
130°C 4,000~5,000
105°C 15,000~20,000
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Features
Category & Series
CD11GES
High
reliability,
long life.
Especially
designed
for LED
driver,
electronic
ballast,
electronic
energy
saving
lamp
Radial
Type
For Input
and
Output
Circuit
CD11GK
CD11GN
CD11GZ(new)
Extremely miniaturized,long life
Resistant to 130°C, miniaturized and long life
Long life, suited for outdoor lighting
Rated
Operating
Capacitance
Voltage
Range Temperature Range(μF)
Range(°C)
(Vdc)
130°C 3,000
160~450
-40~+130
105°C 12,000
160~450
-40~+130
105°C 10,000
500
-40~+105
105°C 12,000~20,000
160~450
-40~+105
130°C 1,000~2,000
160~450
-40~+130
105°C 8,000~12,000
160~450
-40~+130
105°C 10000
500
-40~+105
105°C 12,000
250~500
-40~+105
105°C 10,000
140~450
-40~+105
105°C 8,000
500
-40~+105
Page
1~330
117
1~47
119
1~330
121
10~150
123
1~470
125
CD11GAS
Miniaturized and long life
CD11GD(upgrade)
Miniaturized and long life
105°C 8,000
140~450
-40~+105
1~330
128
CD11GHS
Miniaturized, long life and high cost performance
105°C 6,000
140~500
-40~+105
1~330
131
CD11GM
Miniaturized and high cost performance
105°C 3,000
160~450
-40~+105
1~100
134
RR
High frequency, low impedance, standard
105°C 2,000
6.3~120
-40~+105
0.47~6,800
136
RE
Miniaturized, low impedance
105°C 2,000~4,000
6.3~120
-40~+105
10~4,700
139
RF
High Ripple current, low impedance
105°C 3,000~6,000
6.3~120
-40~+105
6.8~6,800
141
RS
High Ripple current, low impedance and long life
105°C 4,000~10,000
6.3~120
-40~+105
6.8~18,000
144
RN
Miniaturized, large capacitance
105°C 5,000~10,000
25~120
-40~+105
2.7~1,500
148
RZ
Miniaturized, long life and low impedance, high reliability
105°C 6,000~10,000
6.3~50
-40~+105
22~10,000
151
RJ
Downsized, long life and low impedance
105°C 8,000~12,000
10~120
-40~+105
10~5,600
153
RH
High frequency, low impedance
105°C 2,000~3,000
160~450
-40~+105
0.47~470
156
160~450
-40~+105
1~270
500~550
-25~+105
1~270
105°C 3,000~5,000
158
HS
High ripple current
HF
Long life and high ripple current
105°C 5,000~10,000
160~450
-40~+105
1~330
161
HT(new)
High temperature and ripple current
125°C 2,000
160~450
-40~+125
4.7~150
163
160~450
-40~+105
500
-25~+105
6.8~680
166
1~150
169
HL
Long life, downsized and high ripple current
RK(upgrade)
Miniaturized, high voltage. Specially designed for charger
105°C 8,000~12,000
105°C 2,000
160~450
-40~+105
500~600
-25~+105
RG
“GBL”system, high reliability
105°C 2,000~8,000
6.3~100
-55~+105
10~10,000
ML
105°C 5~9mm Height, long life
105°C 3,000~5,000
6.3~50
-40~+105
1~1,000
175
Miniaturized, long life
105°C 10,000
10~100
-40~+105
0.47~330
177
NB(upgrade)
Resistant to 130°C, long life
130°C 2,000~5,000
10~120
-40~+130
1~4700
179
RD
Low water content series
105°C 2,000~5,000
6.3~100
-40~+105
0.47~15,000
182
GH(upgrade)
For intelligent instrument, high reliability
-40~+105
1~18,000
185
High
RM
Reliability
Special
Purpose
Resistant to 130°C, miniaturized,
high ripple current and long life
Endurance
(hours)
105°C 5,000~8,000
6.3~100
105°C 10,000
160~450
172
LL
Extremely low leakage current
105°C 2,000
6.3~100
-40~+105
0.47~2,200
189
BG
Large capacitance, low impedance; For airbags
105°C 5,000
25~35
-55~+105
1000~11,000
191
BH(new)
For automobile electronics
125°C 3,000
10~11,000
193
47~82,000
196
56~56,000
202
LK(upgrade)
Standard series for general purpose
85°C 2,000
LH(upgrade)
Withstand high temperature, general purpose
105°C 2,000
25 ~ 400
-40 ~ +125
10~100
-40~+85
160~500
-25~+85
10~100
-40~+105
160~550
-25~+105
LC
Wide temperature range; miniaturized
105°C 2,000
400~500
-40~+105
56~680
208
LZ(new)
Wide temperature range, extremely miniaturized
105°C 2,000
400~450
-40~+105
120~820
210
LS
Downsized, long life
85°C 3,000
160~600
-25~+85
47~3,300
212
LM
For OBC. Downsized, long life
105°C 3,000
160~600
-25~+105
47~3,300
216
LP
High ripple current, long life
105°C 3,000
400~550
-40~+105
82~820
221
LQ
Long life
85°C 5,000
160~450
-25~+85
68~2,200
223
LG
Long life, high ripple current
85°C 12,000
350~450
-25~+85
470~2,700
227
Long life, downsized
105°C 5,000
160~550
-25~+105
47~2,700
229
LF
Wide temperature range,Long life
105°C 5,000
450~500
-40~+105
100~820
234
LX
Extremely long life
105°C 7,000
160~450
-25~+105
47~2,200
236
LB
High reliability, long life
105°C 10,000
200~450
-25~+105
39~1,500
239
Standard NR
Screw terminal, standard series
85°C 2,000
350~550
-25~+85
1000~15,000
241
NS
Screw terminal, standard series
105°C 2,000
350~450
-25~+105
1000~15,000
244
NX
High ripple current, downsized, long life
85°C 5,000
350~500
-25~+85
1000~12,000
246
NL
Long life
85°C 12,000
350~450
-25~+85
1500~15,000
248
NE
High ripple current, long life
85°C 20,000
350~450
-25~+85
1500~15,000
250
NT(new)
Long life
105°C 3,000
350~450
-25~+105
1000~12,000
252
NF
Long life
105°C 5,000
350~450
-25~+105
1000~15,000
254
NK
High ripple current, long life
105°C 5,000
350~450
-25~+105
1000~15,000
256
General
Purpose
Snap-in
& Lug
Terminal
Type
High
Reliability LT
ScrewMount
Terminal Long
Life
Type
※ Compliant to AEC-Q200. Please contact Hunan Aihua Group Co., Ltd. for more details.
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Group Chart
CONDUCTIVE POLYMER ALUMINUM SOLID CAPACITORS
MULTILAYER TYPE
A1
A2
105°C 2,000h
Low ESR
105°C 2,000h
Low ESR
RADIAL TYPE
PR
PX
PT
PK
105°C 5,000h
Ripple current resistance life
145°C 2,000h
High temperature resistance
125°C 2,000h
High-temperature resistance
135°C 3,000h
High-temperature resistance
RZ
PH
PZ
PD
PU
105°C 2,000h
Ripple current resistance life
105°C 2,000h
High capacitance
105°C 2,000h
Standard
105°C 2,000h
Low ESR,Super-small Size
105°C 2,000h
Ultra-low ESR
RT
PV
PF
PL
125°C 2,000h
Ripple current resistance life
125°C 2,000h
High-temperature resistance
High voltage
105°C 3,000-5,000h
Long life
105°C 10,000-23,000h
Super long life
SURFACE MOUNT TYPE
VT
125°C 2,000h
High-temperature resistance
VS
VZ
105°C 2,000h
Standard
105°C 2,000h
Low ESR
VD
105°C 2,000h
High voltage
VF
VL
105°C 3,000-5,000h
Long life
105°C 10,000-23,000h
Super long life
CONDUCTIVE POLYMER HYBRID ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC
CAPACITORS
RADIAL TYPE
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
DA
DC
125°C 4,000h
Low ESR,high ripple current resistant
105°C 10,000h
Low ESR,high ripple current resistant
SURFACE MOUNT TYPE
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
SA
SC
125°C 4,000h
Low ESR,high ripple current resistant
105°C 10,000h
Low ESR,high ripple current resistant
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
HT
125°C
2,000h
FOR LIGHTING APPLICATION
CD11GM
105°C 3,000h
High cost performance
cost-saving
CD11GD
Long life
CD11GN
Long life
miniaturized
CD11GK
105°C 8,000h
miniaturized
105°C 8,000~12,000h
130°C 1,000~2,000h
ultra-miniaturized
105°C 12,000~20,000h
ultra-miniaturized
WH
CD11GZ
CD11GC
105°C 2,000h
Standard
105°C 12,000h
Long life, for outdoor lighting
130°C 4,000~5,000h
105°C 15,000~20,000h
Long life
CD11GHS
CD11GAS
105°C 6,000h
miniaturized, long life
105°C 10,000h
Miniaturized, long life
High ripple
current
CD11GES
105°C 12,000h
130°C 3,000hMiniaturized
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
SMD TYPE
SURFACE MOUNT TYPE
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
MK
SURFACE MOUNT TYPE Automotive Application
AEC-Q200
MF
105°C 2,000~3000h
Standard
105°C 6,000h
Long life
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
MA
MZ
MT
105°C 10,000h
Long life
105°C 2,000h~3000h
Low ESR AEC-Q200
125°C 2,000h
Low ESR AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
MH
125°C/130°C 1,000h~5000h
High-temperature
resistance, miniaturized
SNAP-IN & LUG TERMINAL TYPE
105°C Long Life
Standard
AEC-Q200
AEC-Q200
LK
LH
LM
LT
LX
LB
85°C 2,000h
105°C 2,000h
Withstand high
temperature
105°C 3,000h
Downsized, long life
105°C 5,000h
long life
105°C 7,000h
Extremely long life
105°C 10,000h
High reliability,
Extremely long life
LS
LC
LP
LF
85°C 3,000h
Downsized,long life
105°C 2,000h
Wide temperature
range, Miniaturized
105°C 3,000h
Long life,
high ripple current
105°C 5,000h
Wide temperature range,
Long life
LQ
85°C 5,000h
Long life
LZ
105°C 2,000h
Extremely
Miniaturized
LG
85°C 12,000h
Long life,
high ripple current
SCREW-MOUNT TERMINAL TYPE
Special Series
Standard
NR
NS
NE
NK
85°C 2,000h
105°C 2,000h
85°C 20,000h
High ripple current, long life
105°C 5,000h
High ripple current, long life
Long Life
NX
NT
85°C 5,000h
105°C 3,000h
NL
NF
85°C 12,000h
105°C 5,000h
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Failure Modes
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Show Various Failure Modes in Different Applications
Causes
Failure mode
Failure mechanism
Short circuit
Short circuit
between
electrodes
Open circuit
Breakdown
of lead tab
Production factor
Application factor
Electrode-cutting burrs
metal particles
Abnormal
mechanical stress
Mechanical stress
Insufficient connection
of lead tab
Electrolyte leakage
Deterioration of
sealant material
Insufficient
sealing
Improper sealing
Use of halogenated
solvent
Corrosion
Halogen infiltration
Use of coating
material
Use of adhesive
Shortage of electrolyte
Electrolyte
deterioration and
reduction
Usage for a long
period of time
Excessive ripple
current
Capacitance reduction
tanδ increase
Reduced
anode foil
capacitance
Usage at a high
temperature
Reduced
cathode foil
capacitance
Reverse voltage
applied
Vent operation
Internal pressure
increase
Severe
charging/discharging
Leakage current
increase
Deterioration of
oxide film
Excessive
voltage applied
AC voltage applied
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Flow Chart
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Flow Chart
City water
Chemicals
Al Foil
Mixing
Etching
Pure water
Chemicals
AI foil(+)Forming
Mixing
Al Foil(-)
Lead wire
Slitting
Slitting
Tape
Separator paper
Slitting
Stitching
Chemicals
Winding
Mixing
Sleeve
Case
End seal
Impregnation
Assembling
Symbol
Aging
Operation
Inspection
Material
Inspection
Carton
Appearance
QC Auditing
Packing
Warehouse
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ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Application Guidelines for Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors
1. Polarity
7. Use of AishiCAP for human life equipments
AishiCAP is a solid aluminum electrolytic capacitor with positive and negative
electrodes. Do not reverse the polarity when using. If it is used with the
polarities reversed, its life may be shortened because of increasing leakage
current or short circuit.
equipment, aeronautic equipment and atomic equipment,etc.) , be
sure to consult with Hunan Aihua Group Co., Ltd. Don't use products
without recognition document of Hunan Aihua Group Co., Ltd.
2. Prohibited circuits
8.Storage
Since leakage current may be increased during soldering and other
processes, AishiCAP cannot be used in the following circuits.
1) Store AishiCAP with the temperature range between 5 to 35°C(If
between 35 to 85°C, it should be less than three months),and the
relative humidity of 75% without direct sunshine and store
AishiCAP in the package states if possible.
1) High impedance circuits;
2) Coupling circuits;
3) Time-limited constant circuits;
4) Connection of two or more capacitors in series for higher withstand
voltage;
5) Circuits to get bad influence by large leakage current.
* In addition to the leakage current fluctuation, the operational conditions
such as characteristics at high and low temperature, damp heat and
endurance stipulated in the specifications will affect the capacitance. The
fluctuation of the capacitance may cause problem if it is used as a timelimited constant capacitor, which is extremely sensitive to the fluctuation of
the capacitance. So do not use it as a time-limited constant capacitor.
Additionally, please contact Hunan Aihua Group Co., Ltd. for usage of two or
more AishiCAP in series for voltage proof.
In case of using in equipments regarding human life (e.g. Space
2) It is recommended that you open the bag just before use and use
up as early as possible.
3) Store the capacitors in places free from water, oil or salt water or
in condensation status.
4) Never store AishiCAP in any area filled with poisonous gases
(including hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid, chlorine and
ammonia).
5) Store the capacitors in places free from ozone, ultraviolet rays or
radiation.
(Radial Lead Type)
Before unseal: within 1 year after delivery
After opening: within 1 month
3. Over voltage
9. Cleaning
Over voltage cannot be applied even for an instant as it may cause a short
circuit.
Concerning about HCFC, soak with high concentration alcohol,
petroleum and terpene, water or surface active agent and other
solvents (separate or blended), wash under the maker's
recommendation by ultrasonic wave, boiling and evaporation, etc.
Please contact us if you require further details.
4. Sudden charge and discharge
Sudden charge and discharge are prohibited (for maintenance of high
reliability). A protection circuit is recommended when a sudden charge or
discharge causes excessive rush current because this is a main cause of
short circuits and leakage current increase and capacitance reduction. Use
protection circuits if the rush current exceeds 10A. If the rush current
exceeds 10 times the maximum allowable ripple current of AishiCAP, be sure
to insert a protection resistor of about 1kΩ for charge and discharge when
measuring the leakage current.
5. Considerations when soldering
The soldering conditions are to be within the range prescribed in
specifications. If the specifications are not followed, there is a possibility of
the intensive increase of leakage current, and the capacitance reduction.
Things to be noted before mounting:
a) Do not reuse capacitors that have been assembled in a set and energized.
Capacitors that have been removed for measuring electrical characteristics
during a periodic inspection also cannot be reused.
b) Leakage current may increase when capacitors are stored for one year. In
this case, apply rated voltage for 2 hours at 105°C with load of 1 kΩ resistor.
c) Reflow soldering
Do not apply reflow soldering to radial lead type capacitors.
d) Handling after soldering
10. Notes on circuit designs for AishiCAP
10.1 Performance
Use AishiCAP within the rated performance ranges defined in this
specification.
10.2 Operating temperature and ripple current
If AishiCAP is used at a temperature higher than the upper
category temperature(105°C), or excess ripple current flows through
AishiCAP, there are high possibilities of service life reduction or
leakage current increase to cause AishiCAP defective.
10.3 Leakage current
The leakage current of AishiCAP may increase slightly by soldering
conditions. The application of DC voltage enables the capacitors to
be repaired by itself and this leads the leakage current to be smaller
gradually.
10.4 Applied voltage
For the reliability of AishiCAP, it is recommended that the voltage
applied to AishiCAP should be less than 80% of the rated voltage.
Peak value of the DC and AC voltage should not exceed its rated
voltage.
Do not tilt, bend or twist the AishiCAP;
10.5 Failure mode
Do not move the PCB with catching AishiCAP itself.
AishiCAP contains conductive polymer. The life ends mostly due to
random failure mode, mainly short circuit. In case of short circuit,
AishiCAP can be overheated by continuous current flow, and then Al
case of AishiCAP would be separated by increased internal pressure.
When stacking PCB, make sure that the AishiCAP does not touch other
PCB or components.
Do not dump the AishiCAP with other objects.
6. Application of AishiCAP in industrial equipments
To ensure reliability, when using the AishiCAP in industrial equipments,
appropriate design is required.
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Application Guidelines for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Designing Device Circuits
1. Select the capacitors to suit installation and operating
conditions, and use the capacitors to meet the performance
limits prescribed in this catalog or the product specifications.
9. Insulating
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The outer can case of a non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
2. Polarity
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The dummy terminal of a non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors,
a) Electrically isolate the following parts of a capacitor from the negative
terminal, the positive terminal and the circuit traces.
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polarized.
Apply neither reverse voltage nor AC voltage to polarized capacitors.
Using reversed polarity causes a short circuit or venting. Before use,
refer to the catalog, product specifications or capacitor body to identify
the polarity marking. (The shape of rubber seal does not represent the
directional rule for polarity.) Use a bi-polar type of non-solid aluminum
electrolytic capacitor for a circuit where the polarity is occasionally
reversed. However, note that even a bi-polar aluminum electrolytic
capacitor must not be used for AC voltage applications.
which is designed for mounting stability.
b) The outer sleeve of a capacitor is not assured as an insulator (Except
for screw type). For applications that require an insulated outer
sleeve, a custom-designed capacitor is recommended.
10. Conditions
Do not use/expose capacitors to the following conditions.
a) Oil, water, salty water. Avoid storage in damp locations.
3. Operating voltage
Do not apply a DC voltage which exceeds the full rated voltage. The
peak voltage of a superimposed AC voltage (ripple voltage) on the DC
voltage must not exceed the full rated voltage.
A surge voltage value, which exceeds the full rated voltage, is prescribed
in the catalogs, but it is a restricted condition, for especially short periods
of time.
b) Direct sunlight.
c) Toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid, chlorine or its compounds, and ammonium.
d) Ozone, ultraviolet rays or radiation.
e) Severe vibration or mechanical shock conditions beyond the limits
prescribed in the catalogs or the product specification.
11. Mounting
4. Ripple current
a) The electrolytic paper and the electrolytic-conductive elec trolyte in a
The rated ripple current has been specified at a certain ripple frequency.
The rated ripple current at several frequencies must be calculated by
multiplying the rated ripple current at the original frequency using the
frequency multipliers for each product series.
non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitor are flammable. Leaking
electrolyte on a printed circuit board can gradually erode the copper
traces, possibly causing smoke or burning by short-circuiting the
copper traces.
Verify the following points when designing a PC board.
5. Category temperature
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Provide the appropriate hole spacing on the PC board to match the
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Make the following open space over the vent so that the vent can
The use of a capacitor outside the maximum rated category temperature
will considerably shorten the life or cause the capacitor to vent.
The relation between the lifetime of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and
ambient temperature follows Arrhenius' rule that the lifetime is
approximately halved with each 10°C rise in ambient temperature.
terminal spacing of the capacitor.
operate correctly.
Case diameter
Ø6.3 to Ø16mm
Clearance
2mm minimum
6. Life expectancy
Ø18 to Ø35mm
3mm minimum
Select the capacitors to meet the service life of a device.
Ø40mm or more
5mm minimum
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capacitor.
7. Charge and discharge
Do not use capacitors in circuits where heavy charge and discharge
cycles are frequently repeated. Frequent and sharp heavy discharging
cycles will result in decreasing capacitance and damage to the capacitors
due to generated heat. Specified capacitors can be designed to enduring
such a condition. Rapid charging/discharging may be repeated in a circuit
where the ripple voltage at the two terminals of the aluminum electrolytic
capacitor fluctuates greatly. If the variation range of voltage exceeds
70Vp-p, please consult us.
Do not place any wires or copper traces over the vent of the
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Installing a capacitor with the vent facing the PC board needs an
appro priate ventilation hole in PC board.
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Do not pass any copper traces beneath the seal side of a capacitor.
The trace must pass 1 or 2mm to the side of the capacitor.
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Avoid placing any heat-generating objects adjacent to a
capacitor or even on the reverse side of the PC board.
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Do not pass anything via holes or underneath a capacitor.
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In designing double-sided PC boards, do not locate any copper
trace under the seal side of a capacitor.
8. Failure modes of capacitors
Non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors, in general, have a lifetime
which ends in an open circuit, the period is dependent upon temperature.
Consequently, lifetime of capacitors can be extended by reducing the
ambient temperature and/or ripple current.
b) Do not mount the terminal side of a screw mount capacitor downwards.
If a screw terminal capacitor is mounted on its side, make sure the
positive terminal is higher than the negative terminal.
Do not fasten the screws of the terminals and the mounting clamps over
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the specified torque prescribed in the catalog or the product specifications.
c) For a surface mount capacitor, design the copper pads of the PC board
in accordance with the catalog or the product specifications.
12. Others
a) The electrical characteristics of capacitors vary in respect to temperature, frequency and service life. Design the device circuits by taking
these changes into account.
b) Capacitors mounted in parallel need the current to flow equally through
the individual capacitors.
c) Capacitors mounted in series require resistors in parallel with the
individual capacitors to balance the voltage.
d) Using capacitor for applications which always consider safety. Consult with
our factory before use in applications which can affect human life.(space
equipment, aerial equipment, nuclear equipment, medical equipment,
vehicle control equipment, etc.) Please note that the product which is
designed only for specific usage can not be used for other
purposes.(ex.Photo flash type, etc.)
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Installing Capacitors
1. Installing
a) Used capacitors are not reusable, except in the case that the capacitors
are detached from a device for periodic inspection to measure their
electrical characteristics.
b) If the capacitors have self-charged, discharge the capacitors through a
resistor of approximately 1kΩ before use.
c) If capacitors are stored at a temperature of 35°C or more and more than
75% RH, the leakage current may increase. In this case, they can be reformed by applying the rated voltage through a resistor of approximately
1kΩ.
d) Verify the rated capacitance and voltage of the capacitors when installing.
e) Verify the polarity of the capacitors.
f ) Do not use the capacitors if they have been dropped on the floor.
g) Do not deform the cases of capacitors.
h) Verify that the lead spacing of the capacitor fits the hole spacing
in the PC board before installing the capacitors. Some standard preformed leads are available.
i) For pin terminals or snap-in terminals, insert the terminals into
PC board and press the capacitor downward until the bottom of the
capacitor body reaches PC board surface.
j) Do not apply any mechanical force in excess of the limits prescribed
in the catalogs or the product specifications of the capacitors. Also,
note the capacitors may be damaged by mechanical shocks caused by
the vacuum/insertion head, component checker or centering operation of an automatic mounting or insertion machine.
2. Soldering and Solderability
a) When soldering with a soldering iron
• Soldering conditions (temperature and time) should be within the limits
prescribed in the catalogs or the product specifications.
• If the terminal spacing of a capacitor does not fit the terminal hole spacing of the PC board, reform the terminals in a manner to minimize a
mechanical stress into the body of the capacitor.
• Remove the capacitors from the PC board , after the solder is completely
melted, reworking by using a soldering iron minimizes the mechanical
stress to the capacitors.
• Do not touch the capacitor body with the hot tip of the soldering iron.
b) Flow soldering
• Do not dip the body of a capacitor into the solder bath, only dip the
terminals in. The soldering must be done on the reverse side of PC
board.
• Soldering conditions (preheat, solder temperature and dipping time)
should be within the limits prescribed in the catalogs or the product
specifications.
• Do not apply flux to any part of capacitors other than their terminals.
• Make sure the capacitors do not come into contact with any other
components while soldering.
c) Reflow soldering
• Soldering conditions (preheat, solder temperature and dipping time)
should be within the limits prescribed in the catalogs or the product specifications.
• When setting the temperature infrared heaters, consider that the
infrared absorption causes material to be discolored and change in
appearance.
• Do not solder capacitors more than once using reflow. If needed, be sure
to consult us first.
• Make sure capacitors do not come into contact with copper traces.
d) Do not re-use surface mount capacitors which have already been soldered.
In addition, when installing a new capacitor onto the assembly board to
rework, remove old residual flux from the surface of the PC board,
and then use a soldering iron within the prescribed conditions.
e) Confirm whether reflow soldering is applicable for the capacitors
before operation.
3. Handling after soldering
Do not apply any mechanical stress to the capacitor after soldering onto
the PC board.
a) Do not lean or twist the body of the capacitor after soldering the capacitors onto the PC board.
b) Do not use the capacitors for lifting or carrying the assembly board.
c) Do not hit or poke the capacitor after soldering to PC board.
When stacking the assembly board, be careful that other components do
not touch the aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
d) Do not drop the assembly board.
4. Cleaning PC board
a) Do not wash capacitors by using the following cleaning agents.
• Halogenated solvents: cause capacitors to fail due to corrosion.
• Alkali system solvents: corrode (dissolve) an aluminum case.
• Petroleum and terpene system solvents: cause the rubber seal material to
deteriorate.
• Xylene: causes the rubber seal material to deteriorate.
• Acetone: erases the marking. Solvent-proof capacitors are only suitable
for washing within the cleaning conditions prescribed in the catalogs or
the product specifications. In particular, ultrasonic cleaning will accelerate
damaging capacitors.
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b) Verify the following points when washing capacitors.
• Monitor conductivity, pH, specific gravity, and the water content of
cleaning agents. Contamination adversely affects these characteristics.
• Be sure not to keep the capacitors in an atmosphere containing the
cleaning agent or in an air tight container.
In addition, please dry the solvent sufficiently on the PC board and the
capacitor with an air knife (temperature should be less than the
maximum rated category temperature of the capacitor) over 10 minutes.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors can be characteristically and
catastrophically damaged by halogen ions, particularly by chlorine ions,
though the degree of the damage mainly depends upon the
characteristics of the electrolyte and rubber seal material. When
halogen ions come into contact with the capacitors, the foil corrodes
when voltage is applied. This corrosion causes extremely high leakage
current, which in turn, causes venting and an open circuit.
5. Precautions for using adhesives and coating
a) Do not use any adhesive and coating materials containing halogenated
solvent.
b) Verify the following before using adhesive and coating material.
· Remove flux and dust leftover between the rubber seal and the PC
board before applying adhesive or coating materials to the capacitor.
· Dry and remove any residual cleaning agents before applying adhesive
and coating materials to the capacitors. Do not cover over the whole
surface of the rubber seal with the adhesive or coating materials.
· For permissible heat conditions for curing adhesives or coating materials, follow the instructions in the catalogs or the product specifications of the capacitors.
· Covering over the whole surface of the capacitor rubber seal with resin
may result in a hazardous condition because the inside pressure cannot
be released completely. Also, a large amount of halogen ions in resins
will cause the capacitors to fail because the halogen ions penetrate into
the rubber seal and the inside of the capacitor.
c) Some of coating material cannot be cured over the capacitor. Please note
that loose luster and whitening on the surface of the outer sleeve might
be caused according to the kind of solvents used for mounting
adhesives and coating agents.
6. Fumigation
In many cases when exporting or importing electronic devices, such as
capacitors, wooden packaging is used. In order to control insects, most often,
it becomes necessary to fumigate the shipments. Precautions during
“Fumigation” using halogenated chemical such as Methyl Bromide must be
taken. Halogen gas can penetrate packaging materials used, such as,
cardboard boxes and vinyl bags. Penetration of the halogenated gas can
cause corrosion of electrolytic capacitors.
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chlorine or its compounds, and ammonium.
· Ozone, ultraviolet rays or radiation.
· Severe vibration or mechanical shock conditions beyond the limits prescribed in the catalogs or product specification.
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In Case of Venting
a) If a non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitor expels gas when venting,
it will discharge odors or smoke, or burn in the case of a short-circuit
failure. Immediately turn off or unplug the main power supply of the device.
b) When venting, a non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitor blows out
gas with a temperature of over 100°C. (A solid aluminum electrolytic
capacitor discharges decomposition gas or burning gas while the
outer resin case is burning.) Never expose the face close to a venting
capacitor.
If your eyes inadvertently become exposed to the spouting gas or
you inhale it, immediately flush the open eyes with large amounts of
water and gargle with water respectively. If electrolyte is on the skin,
wash the electrolyte away from the skin with soap and plenty of water.
Do not lick the electrolyte of non-solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
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Storage
We recommend the following conditions for storage.
a) Do not store capacitors at a high temperature or in high humidity. Store
the capacitors indoors at a temperature of 5 to 35°C and a relative
humidity of 75% or below.
b) Store the capacitors in places free from water, oil or salt water.
c) Store the capacitors in places free from toxic gases (hydrogen sulfide,
sulfurous acid, chlorine, ammonium, etc.)
d) Store the capacitors in places free from ozone, ultraviolet rays or
radiation.
e) Keep capacitors in the original package.
■ Disposal
Please consult with a local industrial waste disposal specialist when
disposing aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
The Operation of Devices
a) Do not touch a capacitor directly with bare hands.
b) Do not short-circuit the terminal of a capacitor by letting it come into contact
with any conductive object. Also, do not spill conductive liquid such as
acid or alkaline solution over the capacitor.
c) Do not use capacitors in circumstance where they would be subject to exposure to the following materials:
· Oil, water, salty water or damp location.
· Direct sunlight.
· Toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid,
Maintenance Inspection
a) Make periodic inspections of capacitors that have been used in industrial
applications. Before inspection, turn off the power supply and carefully
discharge the electricity in the capacitors. Verify the polarity when measuring the capacitors with a volt-ohm meter. Also, do not apply any mechanical stress to the terminals of the capacitors.
b) The following items should be checked during the periodic inspections.
· Significant damage in appearance: venting and electrolyte leakage.
· Electrical characteristics: leakage current, capacitance, tanδ and other
characteristics prescribed in the catalog or product specifications.
We recommend replacing the capacitors if the parts are out of specification.
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Catalog
Specifications in the catalog may be subject to change without notice.
Please consult us first before use. Hunan Aihua Group reserves the
right of final interpretation of all the content.
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Soldering Recommendation
Flow Soldering(Radial Lead Type)
Soldering
Preheating
Cooling
Temperature
260°C max.
Note 2
Note 3
Note 1: (1~3°C)/sec.
130±20°C
Note 2: Approx.200°C/sec.
Note 1
Note 3: 5°C/sec.(max.)
Tamb
30~90 sec.