Product Overview

The SAMXON GF Series Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are polar, foil-type capacitors designed for use in electronic equipment and meet IEC60384 standards. These single-ended capacitors feature a construction with terminals fixed to anode and cathode foil, wound with paper, impregnated with electrolyte, and enclosed in an aluminum case sealed with end seal rubber and finished with a vinyl sleeve. They are suitable for applications requiring reliable performance across a wide temperature range.

Product Attributes

• Brand: SAMXON
• Series: GF Series
• Type: Polar Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor (Foil Type)
• Construction: Single ended
• Sleeve Material: PET
• Lead Line Material: Tinned CP wire (Pb Free)
• Terminal Material: Aluminum wire
• Sealing Material: Rubber
• Case Material: Aluminum case
• Separator Material: Electrolyte paper

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

• Standard Atmospheric Conditions: 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.
• Operating Temperature Range: See Table 1 temperature range (-40C to 105C).

Performance Tests

• Rated voltage (WV) & Surge voltage (SV): Listed for various WV ratings (e.g., 6.3V WV / 8V SV, 10V WV / 13V SV, 16V WV / 20V SV, etc.).
• Nominal capacitance (Tolerance): Measured at 120Hz 12Hz, not more than 0.5Vrms, at 202. Tolerance within specified limits.
• Leakage current: Measured after connecting with a 1k 10 resistor in series for 2 minutes. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• tan: Measured under conditions specified in 4.2. Refer to Table 1 for criteria.
• Terminal strength: Tensile force and bending force specifications provided for different lead wire diameters. Criteria: No noticeable changes, breakage, or looseness.
• Temperature characteristic: Tests at various temperatures (-40C, 20C, 105C) with criteria for tan, leakage current, and impedance ratio.
• Load life test: Tested at 105C 2 with DC bias and ripple current for 3000 hours. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, capacitance change within 25%, tan not more than 150% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Shelf life test: Stored at 1052 for 1000+48/0 hours. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, capacitance change within 25%, tan not more than 150% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Surge test: 1000 cycles of charge (305s) and discharge (5 min 30s) with a surge voltage. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, capacitance change within 15%, tan within specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Vibration test: 10Hz ~ 55Hz, 1.5mm peak to peak amplitude for 2 hours in 3 directions. Criteria: No intermittent contacts, open/short circuit, damage.
• Solderability test: Soldering temperature 2453, dipping depth 2mm, dipping speed 252.5mm/s, dipping time 30.5s. Criteria: Minimum 95% of immersed surface coated.
• Resistance to solder heat test: Terminals immersed in solder bath at 2605 for 101 seconds or 40010 for 10.1 seconds. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, capacitance change within 10%, tan within specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Change of temperature test: 5 cycles of temperature changes (-40 to +105C). Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, tan within specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Damp heat test: 5008 hours at 90~95% RH and 402. Criteria: Leakage current within specified value, capacitance change within 20%, tan not more than 120% of specified value, no electrolyte leakage.
• Vent test: For products with vents (diameter 6.3mm). Criteria: Vent operates with no dangerous conditions.
• Maximum permissible (ripple current): Maximum AC current at 120Hz and maximum operating temperature. Frequency multipliers provided.

Environment-related Substances

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

Attachment: Application Guidelines

Provides detailed guidance on circuit design, capacitor handling, mounting, cleaning, and disposal to ensure optimal performance and safety.