SAMXON Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors - 2017-2018 Index

Product Overview
SAMXON Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors offer a comprehensive range of miniature, large can, and V-chip solutions designed for diverse electronic applications. Known for their reliability and performance, these capacitors are suitable for high-density assembly, power supplies, audio equipment, and industrial applications. The product line features various series with specific advantages such as extended life, high ripple current capability, low impedance, wide temperature range, and high voltage ratings, catering to demanding design requirements.

Product Attributes

• Brand: SAMXON
• Product Type: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Origin: Not explicitly stated, but manufacturing plants are in China.
• Compliance: RoHS Directive, Halogen Free Compliant.

Technical Specifications

Series Chart ()

The Series Chart provides an overview of SAMXON's capacitor product lines, detailing their characteristics such as temperature range, load life, ripple current, impedance, and specific features like miniaturization, long life, high temperature, non-polar, and pen cap types. It categorizes capacitors into Miniature, Large Can (Lug/Snap-in Terminal, Screw Terminal), and V-Chip (Surface Mount) types, with specific series listed under each category.

Series Table ()

The Series Table offers a detailed breakdown of capacitor series, including their features, letter codes, sleeve colors, operating temperature ranges, voltage ranges, capacitance ranges, load life, and corresponding page numbers. This table allows for quick comparison of different series like KF, KS, GS, KM, KG, OM, GF, SF, GT, GK, SH, SK, RS, GY, RF, RR, RT, RE, RD, RH, BD, RA, RB, RC, FA, NP, NH, RW, RY, LP, AP, QP, DP, TP, HP, UP, KP, EP, FP, SP, VP, GP, WR, WI, WT, WX, WF, WH, WL, WB, VS1, VT1, VTD, VTG, VZ2, VTL.

Part Number System ()

The Part Number System outlines the structure of SAMXON's product codes, detailing how series, capacitance, tolerance, voltage, case size, and feature codes are encoded. It also specifies codes for radial bulk, ammo taping, lead forming, and sleeve materials.

Taping Specifications ()

This section details the physical dimensions and tolerances for taped components, crucial for automated insertion processes. It includes specifications for carrier tape width, component spacing, and lateral deviation.

Packing Specifications ()

Provides packing quantities for both taping and bulk types, along with inner and outer box dimensions for various capacitor sizes. It also specifies packing quantities for snap-in terminal capacitors.

Lead Forming Specifications ()

Details the dimensions and codes for lead forming options (e.g., CB, HE, FD, KD, EC, PC) for radial lead capacitors, specifying lead pitch and height variations.

Application Guidelines ()

This comprehensive section covers crucial guidelines for circuit design, mounting, storage, disposal, and cleaning of aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Key points include:

• Circuit Design: Adherence to specified operating conditions, avoiding reverse voltage, managing charge/discharge cycles, and proper voltage application.
• Mounting: Correct hole spacing, clearance for safety vents, avoiding circuit patterns near vents, proper orientation for screw terminal types, and precautions during automatic insertion.
• Storage: Recommended storage conditions (temperature, humidity) and voltage aging procedures for capacitors stored for extended periods.
• Disposal: Adherence to industrial waste regulations.
• Cleaning: Precautions regarding halogen-type cleaning agents and their potential to corrode aluminum electrodes, recommending alternative cleaning agents or capacitor types.
• Electrical Characteristics: Explanations of capacitance, tan , ESR, impedance, and leakage current, including their dependency on frequency and temperature.

Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Procedures

Details the comprehensive manufacturing process and quality assurance steps, from raw material inspection and prefabrication to winding, impregnation, assembly, final inspection, and dispatch. It highlights the use of SPC and FMEA in process assurance.

Environmental Policy and RoHS Compliance

Outlines SAMXON's commitment to environmental protection and compliance with the EU RoHS Directive, ensuring products do not contain restricted hazardous substances above specified limits.

Specific Series Highlights (Examples from Series Table):

KF Series (Page 19-20)

• Features: Super miniature, 5mm height, high temperature, suitable for high-density assembly.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 4 to 50VDC, 3.3 to 330F, 1,000Hrs load life.

KS Series (Page 21-22)

• Features: Rated voltage 6.3 to 50VDC, operating temperature -40 to +105C, suitable for communication equipment, switching power supplies.
• Specifications: 3.3 to 330F, 1,000Hrs load life.

GS Series (Page 23-25)

• Features: High CV value, 2,000 hours load life at 85C, suitable for color TV, video recorders.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 6.3 to 450VDC, 2.2 to 22000F.

KM Series (Page 26-29)

• Features: Rated voltage 6.3 to 450VDC, operating temperature -40 to +105C, suitable for communication equipment, switching power supplies.
• Specifications: 0.47 to 33000F, 2,000Hrs load life.

KG Series (Page 30-31)

• Features: Wide temperature range (-55 to +105C), wide CV value range, safety vent construction.
• Specifications: 6.3 to 100VDC, 2.2 to 22000F, 1,000 to 2,000Hrs load life.

OM Series (Page 32-33)

• Features: Withstands DC overvoltage without sparking, 2,000 hours load life at 105C.
• Specifications: -25 to +105C, 200 & 400VDC, 22 to 330F.

GF Series (Page 34-37)

• Features: Low impedance for high frequency, 1,000~4,000 hours life at 105C.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 3.3 to 4700F.

SF Series (Page 38-39)

• Features: Low impedance for high frequency, long life (3,000~6,000 hours at 105C).
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 15 to 3900F.

GT Series (Page 40-42)

• Features: Low impedance for high frequency, load life of 4,000~10,000 hours at 105C.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 15 to 3900F.

GK Series (Page 43-44)

• Features: Load life of 2,000~5,000 hours at 105C, enabled high ripple current by impedance reduction at high frequency, lowest impedance for PCs and storage equipment.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 25VDC, 100 to 3900F.

SH Series (Page 45-46)

• Features: Load life of 5,000~6,000 hours at 105C, enabled high ripple current by impedance reduction at high frequency, lowest impedance for PCs and storage equipment.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 50VDC, 100 to 8200F.

SK Series (Page 47-50)

• Features: Higher ripple current than GT, lower impedance than GY, load life of 6,000~10,000 hours at 105C, enabled high ripple current by impedance reduction at high frequency, lowest impedance for PCs and storage equipment.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 33 to 8200F.

RS Series (Page 51-54)

• Features: Load life 105C, low ESR, excellent ripple current capability, used in communication equipment, switching power supplies.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 15 to 4700F, 3,000~7,000 hours load life.

GY Series (Page 55-56)

• Features: Low impedance for high frequency, load life of 4,000~10,000 hours at 105C.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 3.3 to 15000F.

RF Series (Page 57-60)

• Features: Wide temperature range (-55 to +105C), enabled high ripple current by impedance reduction at high frequency.
• Specifications: 6.3 to 100VDC, 22 to 4700F, 1,000~4,000 hours load life.

RR Series (Page 61-62)

• Features: High ripple current, for electronic ballast, power supply.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 450VDC, 1 to 220F, 3,000 hours load life.

RT Series (Page 63-65)

• Features: High ripple current & load life 5,000 hours, for electronic ballast, power supply.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 450VDC, 1 to 220F, 5,000 hours load life.

RE Series (Page 66-67)

• Features: Load life of 8,000~10,000 hours at 105C, for electronic ballast.
• Specifications: -25 to +105C, 160 to 450VDC, 1 to 220F.

RD Series (Page 68-69)

• Features: High ripple current at high frequency, load life of 8,000~10,000 hours at 105C, for electronic ballast, power supply input circuit.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 500VDC, 1 to 330F.

RH Series (Page 70-71)

• Features: High ripple current at high frequency, load life of 10,000~12,000 hours at 105C, for electronic ballast.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 500VDC, 1 to 220F.

BD Series (Page 72-73)

• Features: Wide operating temperature range (-40 to +125C), long load life at 125C, suitable for DC or pulse circuits.
• Specifications: 10 to 50VDC, 3.3 to 3900F, 1,000~2,000 hours load life.

RA Series (Page 74-76)

• Features: High temperature (+130C), high ripple current at high frequency, load life of 1,000~4,000 hours at 130C, specially designed for electronic ballast and energy saving lamp.
• Specifications: -40 to +130C, 10 to 450VDC, 1 to 4700F.

RB Series (Page 77-78)

• Features: High temperature (+130C), high ripple current at high frequency, load life of 3,000~4,000 hours at 130C, specially designed for electronic ballast and energy saving lamp.
• Specifications: -40 to +130C, 160 to 450VDC, 1.5 to 100F.

RC Series (Page 79-80)

• Features: High temperature (+130C), high ripple current at high frequency, load life of 5,000~6,000 hours at 130C, specially designed for electronic ballast and energy saving lamp.
• Specifications: -25 to +130C, 160 to 450VDC, 1.5 to 100F.

FA Series (Page 81-82)

• Features: Standard, for audio equipment, low distortion ratio ensured with anti-vibration structures.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 2.2 to 10000F, 1,000 hours load life.

NP Series (Page 83-84)

• Features: Standard non-polarized series for entertainment electronics.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 2.2 to 6800F, 1,000 hours load life.

NH Series (Page 85-86)

• Features: Nonpolar, high temperature, suitable for use in polarity and change circuits.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 2.2 to 1000F, 1,000 hours load life.

KM Series (Pen Cap) (Page 87-92)

• Features: 105C high temperature and high voltage, load life: 2,000 hours (KM), 5,000 hours (RW), 10,000 hours (RY). Suitable for slim size adaptors, LCD/LED-TV and LCD-Monitor power.
• Specifications: -25 to +105C, 200 to 450VDC, 22 to 270F (KM), 22 to 220F (RW, RY).

LP Series (Page 95-100)

• Features: Directly mountable on PCB without holders, smaller sizes than ordinary capacitors, terminal spacing fixed at 10mm, aluminum case with explosion-proof vent, 2,000 hours load life at 85C.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 10 to 500VDC, 56 to 82000F.

AP Series (Page 101-102)

• Features: Designed for high-grade audio equipment, priority on high fidelity sound quality, suitable for mini-compos, CD, DAT players, cassette decks.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 16 to 100VDC, 680 to 10000F, 1,000 hours load life.

QP Series (Page 103-108)

• Features: Designed for withstanding vibration, suitable for washing machines etc., 2,000 hours load life at 85C.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 10 to 500VDC, 56 to 82000F.

DP Series (Page 109-110)

• Features: High ripple current and high reliability, low ESR, different case sizes available, 5,000 hours load life with ripple current.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 160 to 450VDC, 47 to 2200F.

TP Series (Page 111-112)

• Features: Load life: 10,000 hours, suitable for equipment downsizing.
• Specifications: -25 to +85C, 200 to 450VDC, 56 to 2200F.

HP Series (Page 113-118)

• Features: Highly reliable, withstand high ripple current, two or three dimensions with same ratings, best for switching power supplies, load life: 2,000 hours.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 500VDC, 47 to 56000F.

UP Series (Page 119-120)

• Features: Withstands DC overvoltage without sparking, load life: 2,000 hours at 105C.
• Specifications: -25 to +105C, 200 to 450VDC, 56 to 1200F.

KP Series (Page 121-126)

• Features: Highly reliable, withstand high ripple current, two or three dimensions with same ratings, best for switching power supplies, load life: 3,000 hours.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 450VDC, 47 to 56000F.

EP Series (Page 127-131)

• Features: High ripple current, two or three dimensions with same ratings, best for switching power supplies, load life: 5,000 hours.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 450VDC, 82 to 47000F.

FP Series (Page 132-133)

• Features: High ripple current and high reliability, low ESR, different case sizes available, 5,000 hours load life with ripple current.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 450VDC, 100 to 33000F.

SP Series (Page 134-136)

• Features: High ripple current and high reliability, two or three dimensions with same ratings, best for ballast application, load life: 7,000 hours.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 450VDC, 39 to 2200F.

VP Series (Page 137-142)

• Features: Designed for withstanding vibration, suited for washing machines etc., 2,000 hours load life at 105C.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 500VDC, 39 to 56000F.

GP Series (Page 143-145)

• Features: One rank smaller case size than HP series, suited for equipment downsizing.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 160 to 450VDC, 100 to 3300F.

WR Series (Page 147-151)

• Features: Small case size, high rated voltage, capacitance and ripple current, stable and reliable performance, suitable for computer, power supplies filtering and energy storaging.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 10 to 630VDC, 100 to 680000F, 2,000 hours load life.

WI Series (Page 152-154)

• Features: Load life of 2,000 hours at 85C, higher ripple current than WR series, high reliability, inverter-use.
• Specifications: -25 to +85C, 350 to 450VDC, 390 to 22000F.

WT Series (Page 155-159)

• Features: Load life of 2,000 hours at 105C, suitable for computer, power supplies filtering and energy storaging.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 500VDC, 180 to 680000F, 2,000 hours load life.

WX Series (Page 160-163)

• Features: High voltage and capacitance, high ripple, high reliability, 5,000 hours load life at 85C, suitable for changeable current circuits.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 10 to 550VDC, 1000 to 1500000F.

WF Series (Page 164-168)

• Features: Load life of 5,000 hours at 105C, high reliability products.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 10 to 500VDC, 330 to 390000F.

WH Series (Page 169-171)

• Features: Load life of 10,000 hours at 85C, high ripple, high reliability, best for industrial power supplies for inverter circuitry.
• Specifications: -25 to +85C, 350 to 500VDC, 470 to 22000F.

WL Series (Page 172-174)

• Features: Load life of 20,000 hours at 85C, high ripple, high reliability, best for industrial power supplies for inverter circuitry.
• Specifications: -25 to +85C, 350 to 450VDC, 2200 to 12000F.

WB Series (Page 175-177)

• Features: +125C high temperature, high reliability in automotive power electronics.
• Specifications: -25 to +125C, 160 to 400VDC, 330 to 15000F, 3,000 hours load life.

VS1 Series (Page 178-180)

• Features: Reflow soldering available, high density surface mounting, high stability and reliability, life time: 2,000 hours at 85C.
• Specifications: -40 to +85C, 6.3 to 50VDC, 0.1 to 1500F.

VT1 Series (Page 181-182)

• Features: Wide temperature range, reflow soldering available, high density surface mounting, high stability and reliability, life time: 1,000 hours at 105C.
• Specifications: -55 to +105C, 6.3 to 50VDC, 0.1 to 220F.

VTD Series (Page 183-184)

• Features: Life time: 2,000 hours at 105C, reflow soldering available, high density surface mounting, high stability and reliability.
• Specifications: -55 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 4.7 to 1500F.

VTG Series (Page 185-186)

• Features: Life time: 3,000 hours at 105C, small size, large capacity, high stability and reliability with high ripple current.
• Specifications: -25 to +105C, 400VDC, 2.2 to 4.7F.

VZ2 Series (Page 187-188)

• Features: Life time: 2,000 hours at 105C, reflow soldering available, high density surface mounting, high stability and reliability, low impedance.
• Specifications: -55 to +105C, 6.3 to 100VDC, 1 to 1500F.

VTL Series (Page 189-190)

• Features: Load life of 3,000/5,000 hours at 105C, reflow soldering available, high density surface mounting.
• Specifications: -40 to +105C, 6.3 to 50VDC, 0.1 to 1000F.

V-Chip Type Surface Mount Type Packing Specifications (Page 178)

Details packaging quantities for V-Chip capacitors based on size and taping dimensions, including reflow soldering allowable ranges and recommended land sizes.

Company Information (Page 191-192)

Provides contact information for SAMXON's head office, branch offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and manufacturing plants in Shenzhen and Wuxi, China.