Building an electrolytic capacitor
Usually values are indicated in a smaller unit called micro Farad that is one million times smaller.
An aluminium electrolytic capacitor is composed of one anode of aluminium foil (or one aluminium foil anode) having a
dielectric oxidation on ...
Electrical characteristics
The rated capacitance, defined at 100 Hz and 20°C, is the capacitance of an equivalent circuit having capacitance and
resistance series connected. The value is indicated on the external sleeve, specified in micro Farads ...
Reliability
With the advancements in aluminium electrolytic capacitor technology, the capacitors used in equipments must have a very
long life characteristics and must operate even under severe conditions. A careful choice of a capacitor...
Useful life
The typical useful life represents a period of time until the end of life of the capacitor. The end is caused by different incidents (or different failure modes) such as the...
Guidelines for aluminium electrolytic capacitors
In DC applications polarity is required; if polarity is reversed, the circuit life will be shortened or the capacitor may be
damaged. Generally, an intermittent reverse voltage of 1V DC is allowed. If during operation, it is possible that polarity ...
Quality
In Kendeil a Q.M.P. is applied to the whole production process. A schematic description is available from the Manifacturer
Control Flow (on back cover page) along with check points. The complete building cycle of an aluminium electrolytic capacitor ...