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A4018_ELH • 2/10/2016

Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors – ELH Series, +85ºC

Test Method & Performance

Conditions

Load Life Test

Shelf Life Test

Temperature

85°C

85°C

Test Duration

2,000 hours

1,000 hours

Ripple Current

Maximum ripple current specified at 120 kHz 85°C

specified in table

No ripple current applied

Voltage

The sum of DC voltage and the peak AC voltage must

not exceed the rated voltage of the capacitor

No voltage applied

Performance

The following specifications will be satisfied when the capacitor is restored to 20°C:

Capacitance Change

Within ±20% of the initial value

Dissipation Factor

Does not exceed 200% of the specified value

Does not exceed 200% of the specified value

Leakage Current

Does not exceed specified value

Shelf Life

The capacitance, ESR and impedance of a capacitor will not change significantly after extended storage periods, however the leakage

current will very slowly increase.

KEMET's E-series aluminum electrolytic capacitors should not be stored in high temperatures or where there is a high level of humidity.

The suitable storage condition for KEMET's E-series aluminum electrolytic capacitors is +5 to +35ºC and less than 75% in relative

humidity.

KEMET's E-series aluminum electrolytic capacitors should not be stored in damp conditions such as water, saltwater spray or oil spray.

KEMET's E-series aluminum electrolytic capacitors should not be stored in an environment full of hazardous gas (hydrogen sulphide ,

sulphurous acid gas, nitrous acid, chlorine gas, ammonium, etc.)

KEMET's E-series aluminum electrolytic capacitors should not be stored under exposure to ozone, ultraviolet rays or radiation.

If a capacitor has been stored for more than 18 months under these conditions and it shows increased leakage current, then a

treatment by voltage application is recommended.

Re-age (Reforming) Procedure

Apply the rated voltage to the capacitor at room temperature for a period of one hour, or until the leakage current has fallen to a steady

value below the specified limit. During re-aging a maximum charging current of twice the specified leakage current or 5 mA (whichever

is greater) is suggested.