[Explanation of the Cause of Capacitor Failure] Capacity loss occurred, and then it became open.
As a countermeasure, please ensure that the actual current applied is below the allowable value!
When the foil electrode type film capacitor was changed to a vapor-deposited electrode type film capacitor with the same rating, the capacitor failed open. Even with the same rating, the vapor-deposited electrode type is set to have a lower pulse current tolerance than the foil electrode type. This is because the vapor-deposited electrode has a higher resistance and generates more heat than the foil electrode. When a steep pulse current or high-frequency current is applied to the vapor-deposited electrode type, the capacitor heats up, causing the dielectric film to thermally shrink, which damages the junction between the vapor-deposited electrode and the collector electrode (metal spraying), leading to an unstable connection. Ultimately, the connection between the two becomes disconnected and fails open, but when high voltage is applied, sparks may occur, potentially causing a fire. [Countermeasures] ■ Ensure that the actual applied current remains below the allowable value. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Please be aware of the following: ■ When high-frequency current flows, the capacitor self-heats. ■ Please use it below the allowable current value specified for each frequency. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*
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A Must-Read Guide for Circuit Designers: 15 Cases of Causes and Countermeasures for Capacitor Failures
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If you see the following symptoms in a capacitor, it is faulty: ■ The case is swollen (bulging) ■ There are cracks in the case ■ There is a gap between the case and the sealing part ■ The pressure valve has activated (the pressure valve has opened) ■ The case has burst ■ It is hot or generating heat ■ Smoke is coming out ■ There is a liquid leak ■ There are unusual sounds ■ There is an unusual smell *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
