This specification applies to Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (foil type) designed for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors are manufactured to meet IEC 60384 standards, offering reliable performance across a wide temperature range. They are suitable for various electronic applications requiring stable capacitance and low leakage current.
| Item | Performance | Condition | Criteria |
| 1 | Nominal Capacitance (Tolerance) | Freq: 120Hz12Hz, Voltage: 0.5Vrms +1.5~2.0V.DC, Temp: 202 | Within specified capacitance tolerance. |
| 2 | Leakage Current | Series resistor (1k10) for 2 min. | 0.01CV or 3A (whichever is greater). |
| 3 | Dissipation Factor | Nominal capacitance, specified frequency, voltage, and temperature. | Within parameters (See page 3). |
| 4 | Impedance | Freq: 100kHz, Temp: 202, Measuring point: 2mm max. from sealing rubber. | Within parameters (See page 3). |
| 5 | Load Life Test | IEC60384-4 No. 4.13, Max operating temp 2C, DC bias + rated ripple current, Rated life +48/0 hours. Recovering time: 16 hours. | Leakage Current: Not more than specified. Capacitance Change: Within 20% of initial. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 200% of specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 6 | Shelf Life Test | Max operating temp 2, no voltage applied, 1000+48/0 hours. Stabilized at room temp for 16 hours. | Leakage Current: Specified value. Capacitance Change: Within 20% of initial. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 200% of specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 7 | Maximum Permissible (Ripple Current, Temperature Coefficient) | Max AC current at 100kHz and max operating temp. | Frequency Multipliers and Temperature Coefficients provided in Table-3. |
| 8 | Terminal Strength | Tensile and bending strength tests on terminals. | No noticeable changes, breakage, or looseness at the terminal. |
| 9 | Temperature Characteristics | Testing at various temperatures (-40C, +20C, +105C). Capacitance, DF, and impedance measured at 120Hz. | Capacitance change within 25% at +105C and 10% at +20C (step 5). DF within limits. Leakage current within limits. Impedance ratio at -40C specified by voltage. |
| 10 | Surge Test | Surge voltage applied with series resistor (100 50)/CR (k) for 305 seconds, repeated 1000 times. Recovering time: 1-2 hours. | Leakage Current: Not more than specified. Capacitance Change: Within 15% of initial. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 11 | Change of Temperature Test | Temperature cycle: +20C (3 min), -40C/-25C (302 min), +105C (302 min). Total 5 cycles. | Leakage Current: Not more than specified. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 12 | Damp Heat Test | 90~95% RH at 402 for 5008 hours. | Leakage Current: Not more than specified. Capacitance Change: Within 10% of initial. Dissipation Factor: Not more than 120% of specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 13 | Solderability Test | Soldering temp: 2455, Dipping depth: 2mm, Speed: 252.5mm/s, Time: 30.5s. | Soldering wetting time: Less than 3s. Coating quality: Min 95% immersed surface. |
| 14 | Vibration Test | 10Hz ~ 55Hz, peak amplitude 1.5mm, 2 hours in 3 directions. Mounting with bracket if required. | Inner construction: No intermittent contacts, open/short circuits, damage. Appearance: No mechanical damage, electrolyte leakage, or swelling. Markings legible. |
| 15 | Resistance to Solder Heat Test | Solder bath: 2605 for 101s OR 40010 for 10.1s, 1.5~2.0 mm from capacitor body. Recovering time: 1-2 hours. | Leakage Current: Not more than specified. Capacitance Change: Within 5% of initial. Dissipation Factor: Not more than specified. Appearance: No electrolyte leakage. |
| 16 | Vent Test | DC test with reversed polarity and selected current from Table 2. (Applies to products with vent, diameter 6.3) | Vent operates with no dangerous conditions (flames, dispersion of pieces). |
