Product Overview

The SAMXON RT Series Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are designed for general-purpose electronic equipment applications. These polar, foil-type capacitors meet IEC60384 standards and feature a single-ended construction with an aluminum case, impregnated with electrolyte and sealed with end seal rubber, finished with a vinyl sleeve. They offer reliable performance across a specified temperature range and are suitable for applications requiring stable electrical characteristics.

Product Attributes

• Brand: SAMXON
• Series: RT Series
• Construction Type: Single Ended, Foil Type
• Case Material: Aluminum
• Sleeve Material: PET
• Sealing Material: Rubber
• Lead Wire Material: Tinned CP wire (Pb Free)
• Origin: MAN YUE ELECTRONICS COMPANY LIMITED

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

• Rated Voltage (WV): 160, 200, 220, 250, 350, 400, 420, 450 V.DC
• Surge Voltage (SV): 200, 250, 270, 300, 400, 450, 470, 500 V.DC (corresponding to WV)
• Standard Atmospheric Conditions for Measurement: Ambient temperature: 15C to 35C, Relative humidity: 45% to 85%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa. For critical measurements: Ambient temperature: 20C 2C, Relative humidity: 60% to 70%, Air Pressure: 86kPa to 106kPa.
• Safety Vent: For 6.3

Performance Tests

• Capacitance Measurement: Frequency: 120Hz12Hz, Voltage: 0.5Vrms, Temperature: 202.
• Leakage Current: Measured after 2 minutes with a 1k10 protective resistor. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• tan Measurement: Frequency: 120Hz, Voltage: 0.5Vrms, Temperature: 202. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• Terminal Strength: Tensile force and bending force specified for different lead wire diameters.
• Load Life Test: 105C 2 with rated ripple current for specified hours. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (20%), tan (200% of specified value), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Shelf Life Test: Stored at 1052 for 1000+48/0 hours. Criteria include leakage current, capacitance change (20%), tan (200% of specified value), and no electrolyte leakage.
• Surge Test: 1000 cycles of charge/discharge with specified surge voltage. Criteria: leakage current, capacitance change (15%), tan, and no electrolyte leakage.
• Vibration Test: 10Hz ~ 55Hz, 1.5mm peak-to-peak amplitude for 2 hours in 3 directions.
• Solderability Test: Sn-Cu solder at 2503, dipping depth 2mm, speed 252.5mm/s, time 30.5s. Minimum 95% surface coated.
• Resistance to Solder Heat Test: Immersion in solder bath at 2605 for 101s or 40010 for 0+1/-0s.
• Change of Temperature Test: 5 cycles of temperature changes from +20 to rated low temperature (-40 or -25) and rated high temperature (+105).
• Damp Heat Test: 5008 hours at 402 and 90~95% RH.
• Vent Test: For products with vents (6.3). DC test with reverse polarity applied. Vent operates with no dangerous conditions.
• Maximum Permissible Ripple Current: Maximum AC current at 120Hz and maximum operating temperature. Frequency multipliers and temperature coefficients are provided.

Environment-related Substances

Refer to the latest document of Environment-related Substances standard (WI-HSPM-QA-072) for controlled substances including heavy metals, chlorinated organic compounds, brominated organic compounds, etc.

Application Guidelines

Includes information on circuit design considerations (operating temperature, frequency effects, common application conditions to avoid like reverse voltage, over voltage, ripple current, pulse current), using multiple capacitors in series/parallel, capacitor mounting considerations (double-sided boards, hole positioning, clearance for vents, wiring near vents, circuit board patterns under capacitor, screw terminal mounting), electrical isolation, product endurance, sample collection for tests, and capacitor sleeve properties. Also covers capacitor handling techniques (pre-use considerations, insertion, manual and flow soldering, post-solder handling, circuit board cleaning, mounting adhesives/coatings), precautions for use (environmental conditions, electrical precautions), emergency procedures (vent operation, electrolyte contact), long-term storage (reconditioning), and capacitor disposal methods.