Large Can
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Year 2000 issue
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Matsushita Electronic Components Corporation of America (ACOM) has been manufacturing aluminum electrolytic
capacitors since 1982.
ACOM initially produced the popular 2 pin, snap-in capacitor. Manufacturing has expanded with the introduction of
multi-pin snap-in and computer grade capacitors.
New and expanded range products in this catalog include:
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Expanded capacitance ratings (TS-UP series)
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Expanded case sizes
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40mm diameters (TS-UP, TS-HA, TS-HB series)
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50mm diameters, lengths to 105mm (T-UP, T-HA series)
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Screw terminal products (G-AA, G-BA series)
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500WV products (TS-UP, T-UP, G-AA series)
This catalog contains general information and standard product listings for aluminum electrolytic capacitors produced by Matsushita Electronic
Components Corporation of America (ACOM).
Special designs and more comprehensive technical information are available upon request. Contact your Panasonic sales representative for
details.
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
No ozone depleting substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol are used in the manufacturing process for these products.
The ACOM capacitor plant is ISO 9001 registered.
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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Capacitor Quick Guide
Series
Features
Endurance
(Load Life)
Voltage
Range (WV)
Cap. Range
(µF)
Size Range
D x L (mm)
Comments
Page
2 terminal snap-in style (TS Type)
85°C
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Extended CV ratings,
40mm diameters,
500WV available
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TS-UP
High CV
High CV
2000 ~
3000h
105°C
2000 ~
3000h
105°C
3000h
16 ~ 500
33 ~ 68,000
20 x 25 ~
40 x 50
TS-HA
High Ripple
Long Life
Very High CV
10 ~ 450
33 ~ 68,000
20 x 25 ~
40 x 50
20mm low profile
lengths available
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TS-HB
High Ripple
Long Life
160 ~ 450
82 ~ 2,700
22 x 30 ~
40 x 50
40mm diameters
available
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TS-XB
Premium
Industrial Grade
105°C
7000h
160 ~ 450
39 ~ 2,200
22 x 25 ~
35 x 50
Longest life TS type
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TS-EX
VDE-0806
Specification
105°C
2000h
250
100 ~ 1,200
22 x 25 ~
35 x 50
VDE-0806 over-
voltage capability
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4 / 5 terminal snap-in style (T Type)
T-UP
High CV
High Ripple
85°C
3000h
16 ~ 500
470 ~ 120,000
35 x 40 ~
50 x 105
50mm diameters,
500WV ratings
available
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T-HA
Long Life
High Ripple
105°C
3000h
16 ~ 450
390 ~ 120,000
35 x 40 ~
50 x 105
50mm diameter sizes
available
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Screw terminal "computer grade" style (G Type)
G-AA
High CV
Industrial Grade
85°C
3000h
16 ~ 500
150 ~
1,200,000
35 x 40 ~
77 x 220
English and metric
terminals available
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G-BA
Long Life
Industrial Grade
105°C
2000h
10 ~ 450
220 ~
1,200,000
35 x 40 ~
77 x 220
English and metric
terminals available
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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
1 General Specifications
Capacitance
Nominal capacitance is specified at 120Hz
frequency and 20°C temperature. Unless
specified otherwise, standard capacitance
tolerance is ±20% of the nominal value.
Working Voltage
The maximum allowable sum of continuous DC
voltage plus peak ripple voltage which can be
applied to the capacitor.
Surge Voltage
The maximum transient voltage level allowed
for short periods of time without sustaining
permanent damage to the capacitor. Values are
listed in the standard product ratings.
Leakage Current
Shelf Life
Duration: 1000 hours
Ambient Temp.: Maximum specified
operating temperature
Applied Voltage: None
Post test requirements at +20°C:
Same as Endurance Test requirements above.
Measurements are to be performed after
applying DC working voltage for 30 minutes.
2 Life Expectancy
Panasonic capacitors have a specified life at a
maximum temperature and ripple current.
Typical life can be considerably longer based on
actual life test results performed by the factory.
This data can be provided to help the designer
estimate expected life. This information is given
with a 60% confidence level.
Capacitor life at lower temperatures follows
"The Doubling 10°C Rule" where life is doubled
for each 10°C reduction in operating
temperature. The following equation is useful for
determining the life of a capacitor in the
application;
I
=
3
CV
(µA) maximum after 5 minutes of
applying rated voltage. Capacitance is the
nominal value in µF, voltage in VDC.
Ripple Current
The standard product tables list ripple current
allowable limits at specified maximum operating
temperatures.
Correction factors for other temperatures and
frequencies are listed in the general sections for
the general product type.
Endurance (Life) Test
Duration: Specified hours of life
Ambient Temp.: Maximum specified
operating temperature
Applied Voltage: DC voltage with
maximum specified ripple
current applied (the sum
of the
applied DC voltage plus
the peak ripple voltage
should not exceed rated
working voltage)
L
2
=
L
1
×
2
where:
T1−(T2+∆T)
10
L
1
= Specified life (hours) at maximum
operating temperature. Typical life may
be substituted (at a 60% confidence
level).
L
2
= Expected life (hours) at actual operating
temperature.
T1
= Maximum operating temperature.
T2
= Ambient temperature (°C).
∆T
= Ripple current temperature rise (°C).
It is recommended that the ripple current heat
rise be limited to 15°C at lower ambient
temperatures as higher temperature rises may
reduce operating life.
End of life is defined by the occurrence of one
of the following when stabilized at 20°C;
Post test requirements at +20°C:
Leakage Current:
≤
Initial specified value
Cap. change:
≤
±20% of initial
measured value
D. F. / E.S.R.:
≤
200% of initial specified
value
Capacitance
change exceeds ±20% of the
initial measured value.
specified value.
Dissipation Factor exceeds 200% of the initial
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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
2 Life Expectancy (continued)
Charge / Discharge Applications
Leakage Current exceeds the initial specified
value.
Initial
Failure
Period
Standard capacitors are not suitable for use in
repeating charge / discharge applications.
Capacitors Connected in Parallel
Circuit resistance can approximate the series
resistance of the capacitor, resulting in ripple
current load imbalances. Careful design of
wiring methods can minimize excessive ripple
currents applied to a capacitor.
Capacitors Connected in Series
Useful Life
Wearout
Period
Failure Rate
Time
Life Cycle of an Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
3 Circuit Design Considerations
Operating Temperature and Frequency
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor electrical
characteristics are normally specified at a
temperature of 20°C and a frequency of 120Hz.
Electrical parameters are temperature and
frequency dependent as follows;
(1) Effects of operating temperature
At higher temperatures, capacitance and
leakage current increase while ESR
decreases.
At lower temperatures, capacitance and
leakage current will decrease while ESR
increases.
(2) Effects of frequency
Capacitance, impedance, and ESR will
decrease as frequency increases.
At lower frequencies, ripple current
generated temperature will rise due to
increasing ESR.
Reverse Voltage
DC capacitors have polarity which must be
verified before insertion.
Avoid use in circuits with changing or uncertain
polarity.
Ensure that allowable ripple currents super-
imposed on low DC bias voltages do not cause
reverse voltage conditions.
Normal DC leakage current variations among
capacitors can cause voltage differences. The
use of voltage dividing sharing resistors with
consideration to leakage currents can
compensate for voltage imbalances.
Electrical Precautions
Transient recovery voltage may be generated in
the capacitor due to dielectric absorption.
Typical voltage levels are less than 10% of the
rated capacitor voltage. If required, this voltage
can be discharged with a resistor.
The aluminum case of the capacitor has an
indeterminate resistance to the cathode
terminal. The vinyl sleeve on the capacitor is for
marking and identification purposes and is not
meant to electrically isolate the capacitor.
When designing circuits, consider worst
case capacitor failure modes such as open
or short circuits.
The effects of hot, electrically conductive,
combustible, electrolyte liquid or vapor
escaping from the safety vent should also
be considered.
4 Capacitor Mounting Considerations
Circuit Board Design
Avoid wiring pattern runs which pass between
the mounted capacitor and the circuit board.
When dipping into a solder bath, excessive
solder may collect under the capacitor by
capillary action and short circuit the anode and
cathode terminals.
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