Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Overview Applications KEMET’s A755 Series of Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors offer longer life and greater stability across a wide range of temperatures. The A755 Series highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte eliminates the risk of explosion from drying out and due to its low ESR properties is able to withstand higher ripple currents during normal operation. The A755 Series are ideally suited for industrial and commercial applications. Typical applications include LED driver power supplies, adapters (laptop power supplies) and medical equipment. Benefits • • • • • • Through-hole form factor Low impedance High ripple current Long life 105°C/5,000 hours RoHS compliant Click image above for interactive 3D content Open PDF in Adobe Reader for full functionality Part Number System A 755 KS 687 M 0E AA E014 Capacitor Class Series Size Code Capacitance Code (pF) Tolerance Rated Voltage (VDC) Packaging ESR Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Solid Capacitor 105°C 5,000 Hour See Dimension Table See Ordering Options Table Last 3 digits represent significant figures for ESR values. (mΩ) A = Aluminum First two digits represent significant figures for capacitance values. Last digit specifies the number of zeros to be added. M = ±20% 2.5 = 0E 4 = 0G 6.3 = 0J 10 = 1A 16 = 1C 20 = 1D 25 = 1E One world. One KEMET © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 1 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Ordering Options Table Diameter Packaging Type Lead Type Lead Length (mm) Lead and Packaging Code Standard Bulk Packaging Options 5 – 18 Bulk (bag) 5 – 18 Bulk (bag) Bulk (bag) 5 – 18 Long Lead (Loose Standard Leads) Cut Leads Formed Leads 15 Minimum AA 5(1) 5(1) BA CA H0 = 16±0.5 H0 = 16±0.5 H = 18.5±0.5 (for 8 x 12 H = 20±0.5) H = 18.5±0.5 FA DA Standard auto-insertion packaging options 5–8 Ammo Tape and Box Ammo Tape and Box Formed to 2.5 mm Formed to 5 mm 6–8 Ammo Tape and Box Straight 10 – 13 Ammo Tape and Box Straight 5 EA EA Contact KEMET for other Lead and Packaging options (1) Contact KEMET for custom Lead Length and options 3 to 10 mm Long Lead (Loose Standard Leads) Diameter d F ±0.5 H Minimum d F H 5 6.3 8 10 13 18 0.5 2 15 0.5 2.5 15 0.6 3.5 15 0.6 5 15 0.6 5 15 0.8 7.5 15 13 18 4 Minimum Cut Lead Diameter d F ±0.5 5 d F H 6.3 8 10 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 2 2.5 3.5 5 5 7.5 According to customer requirement 3 – 10 mm H ±0.5 Formed Lead d Diameter F ±0.5 5 d F H 6.3 8 10 13 18 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 5 5 5 5 5 5 According to customer requirement 3 – 10 mm 2.5 H ±0.5 Maximum © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 2 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Dimensions – Millimeters d P L Size Code 15 Minimum D 4 Minimum D L d P Nominal Tolerance Nominal Tolerance Nominal Tolerance Nominal Tolerance 5 8 10 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 11 12 12 ±1.0 ±1.0 ±1.0 0.5 0.6 0.6 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 2 3.5 5.0 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 BQ KS MS Performance Characteristics Item Performance Characteristics Capacitance Range 47 – 1,500 µF Rated Voltage 2.5 – 25 VDC Operating Temperature −55°C to +105°C Capacitance Tolerance ±20% at 120 Hz/20°C 5,000 hours (see conditions in Test Method & Performance) Life Test Leakage Current I ≤ 0.15 CV C = Rated capacitance (µF), V = Rated voltage (VDC), Voltage applied for 2 minutes at 20°C. Dissipation Factor (tan δ) Rated Voltage (V) tan δ (Maximum) at 120 Hz/20°C 2.5 – 25 0.10 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 3 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Impedance Z Characteristics at 100 kHz Z (−25°C)/Z (20°C) ≤ 1.25 Z (−55°C)/Z (20°C) ≤ 1.25 Compensation Factor of Ripple Current (RC) vs. Frequency Frequency 120 Hz ≤ f < 1 kHz 1 kHz ≤ f < 10 kHz 0.05 0.30 Coefficient 10 kHz ≤ f < 100 kHz 100 kHz ≤ f < 500 kHz 0.70 1.00 Test Method & Performance Conditions Load Life Test Shelf Life Test Temperature 105°C 105°C Test Duration 5,000 hours 96 hours Ripple Current No ripple current applied No ripple current applied The sum of DC voltage and the peak AC voltage must not exceed the rated voltage of the capacitor No voltage applied Voltage 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 150% of the specified value ESR Does not exceed 150% of the specified value Leakage Current Does not exceed specified value The following specifications will be satisfied when the capacitor is restored to 20°C after application of rated voltage for 1,000 hours at 60°C, 90%~95% RH. Damp Heat Capacitance Change Within ±20% of the initial value Dissipation Factor Does not exceed 150% of the specified value ESR Does not exceed 150% of the specified value Leakage Current Surge Voltage (Rated Voltage x 1.15 (V)) Capacitance Change Does not exceed specified value The following specifications will be satisfied when the capacitor is subjected to 1,000 cycles each consisting of charge with the surge voltages specified at 105°C for 30 seconds through a protective resistor (Rc = 1 kΩ) and discharge for 5 minutes 30 seconds. Within ±20% of the initial value Dissipation Factor Does not exceed 150% of the specified value ESR Does not exceed 150% of the specified value Leakage Current Does not exceed specified value © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 4 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Shelf Life and Re-Ageing • KEMET's conductive polymer aluminum solid 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 conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors is +5 to +35ºC and less than 75% in relative humidity. • KEMET's conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors should not be stored in damp conditions such as water, saltwater spray or oil spray. • KEMET's conductive polymer aluminum solid 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 conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors should not be stored under exposure to ozone, ultraviolet rays or radiation. The capacitance, ESR and impedance of a capacitor will not change significantly after extended storage periods, however the leakage current will very slowly increase. If a capacitor is stored for a long period of time, the leakage current must be verified. If the leakage current is superior to the value listed in this catalog, the capacitors must be reformed. Re-age (Reforming) Procedure Apply the rated DC voltage to the capacitor at 105°C for a period of 120 minutes through a 1 kΩ series resistor. Environmental Compliance As an environmentally conscious company, KEMET is working continuously with improvements concerning the environmental effects of both our capacitors and their production. In Europe (RoHS Directive) and in some other geographical areas like China, legislation has been put in place to prevent the use of some hazardous materials, such as lead (Pb), in electronic equipment. All products in this catalog are produced to help our customers' obligations to guarantee their products and fulfill these legislative requirements. The only material of concern in our products has been lead (Pb), which has been removed from all designs to fulfill the requirement of containing less than 0.1% of lead in any homogeneous material. KEMET will closely follow any changes in legislation worldwide and makes any necessary changes in its products, whenever needed. Some customer segments such as medical, military and automotive electronics may still require the use of Lead in electrode coatings. To clarify the situation and distinguish products from each other, a special symbol is used on the packaging labels for RoHS compatible capacitors. Because of customer requirements, there may appear additional markings such as LF = Lead-free, or LFW = Lead-free wires on the label. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 5 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference Rated Case Size Capacitance D x L (mm) 120 Hz 20°C (µF) ESR 100 kHz 20°C (mΩ) RC 100 Hz 105°C (mA) LC 20°C 2 minutes (µA) KEMET Part Number VDC VDC Surge Voltage 2.5 2.5 2.5 4 4 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 10 10 10 10 10 16 16 16 16 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 2.9 2.9 2.9 4.6 4.6 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 23 23 28.8 28.8 28.8 28.8 28.8 680 820 1500 560 1200 220 680 1000 1500 270 560 820 1000 1500 270 470 560 1000 100 150 47 100 220 270 330 8 x 12 8 x 12 10 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 5 x 11 8 x 12 8 x 12 10 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 10 x 12 10 x 12 8 x 12 10 x 12 10 x 12 10 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12 10 x 12 10 x 12 14 14 13 14 14 18 14 13 13 15 15 14 13 13 15 13 13 12 20 20 25 25 25 15 15 4800 4800 5250 4800 4900 2000 4500 4500 5250 4820 4820 4820 5100 5100 4100 5250 5250 5250 4420 4420 2320 2500 3000 4850 4850 255 308 563 336 720 208 643 945 1418 405 840 1230 1500 2250 648 1128 1344 2400 300 450 176 375 825 1013 1238 A755KS687M0E(1)E014 A755KS827M0E(1)E014 A755MS158M0E(1)E013 A755KS567M0G(1)E014 A755KS128M0G(1)E014 A755BQ227M0J(1)E018 A755KS687M0J(1)E014 A755KS108M0J(1)E013 A755MS158M0J(1)E013 A755KS277M1A(1)E015 A755KS567M1A(1)E015 A755KS827M1A(1)E014 A755MS108M1A(1)E013 A755MS158M1A(1)E013 A755KS277M1C(1)E015 A755MS477M1C(1)E013 A755MS567M1C(1)E013 A755MS108M1C(1)E012 A755KS107M1D(1)E020 A755KS157M1D(1)E020 A755KS476M1E(1)E025 A755KS107M1E(1)E025 A755KS227M1E(1)E025 A755MS277M1E(1)E015 A755MS337M1E(1)E015 VDC VDC Surge Rated Capacitance Case Size ESR RC LC Part Number (1) Please see packaging codes for options. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 6 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Installing Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors are prone to a change in leakage current due to thermal stress during soldering. The leakage current may increase after soldering or reflow soldering. Therefore, do not use these capacitors in circuits sensitive to leakage current. • • • • Do not use in a high resistance, high voltage circuit. Do not use in a coupling circuit. Do not use in a time constant circuit. Do not use in a circuits that are significantly affected by leakage current. A general principle is that lower temperature operation results in a longer, useful life of the capacitor. For this reason, it should be ensured that electrolytic capacitors are placed away from heat-emitting components. Adequate space should be allowed between components for cooling air to circulate, especially when high ripple current loads are applied. In any case, the maximum rated temperature must not be exceeded. • Do not deform the case of capacitors or use capacitors with a deformed case. • Verify that the connections of the capacitors are able to insert on the board without excessive mechanical force. Excessive force during insertion, as well as after soldering may cause terminal damage and affect the electrical performance. • Ensure electrical insulation between the capacitor case, negative terminal, positive terminal and PCB. • If the capacitors require mounting through additional means, the recommended mounting accessories shall be used. • Verify the correct polarization of the capacitor on the board. KEMET recommends, to ensure that the voltage across each capacitor does not exceed its rated voltage. Temperature Stability Characteristics Stable characteristics in a very low temperature range allows for less circuits in the design. Due to a solid polymer electrolyte, conductive polymer electrolytic capacitors feature higher conductivity. This results in a lower ESR which, coupled with high capacitance allows an aluminum polymer capacitor to replace several standard electrolytic capacitors, reducing the number of components and maximizing board space. The ESR of polymer capacitors is nearly constant within its operating temperature range, while the ESR of a standard electrolytic capacitor noticeably changes with temperature. Temperature Stability Characteristics 1,000 Aluminum Electrolytic Conductive Polymer Electrolytic ESR (Ω) 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 −55 −20 0 20 Temperature (ºC) 70 105 125 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 7 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Expected Life Calculation Chart Expected life depends on operating temperature according to the following formula: L = Lo x 10(To-T)/20 Where: L: Expected life Lo: Life at maximum permissible operating temperature with rated operating voltage applied (hours) T: Actual operating temperature To: Maximum permissible operating temperature Actual Operating Temperature (ºC) Expected Life Calculation Chart 105ºC 85ºC 65ºC 2,000 20,000 200,000 Expected Life (hours) The effect of derating temperature can be seen in this graph. In this example, the life expectancy of a 2,000 hour Polymer capacitor is significantly greater than that of a 2,000 hour standard electrolytic capacitor. Capacitor Life (H) 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 Temperature (ºC) 105 100 95 90 Aluminum Electrolytic Conductive Polymer Electrolytic 85 80 75 70 65 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 8 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Ultra Low Impedance at High Frequency Due to a solid polymer electrolyte, the curve of a conductive polymer electrolytic capacitor, (Z and ESR) is significantly lower than that of a standard electrolytic capacitor. Ultra Low Impedance at High Frequency (Low ESR) 100 Impedance (Ω) Aluminum Electrolytic Conductive Polymer Electrolytic 10 1 0.1 0.01 0 10K 100K Frequency (Hz) 1M 10M High Resistance to Ripple Current As a result of a lower ESR, conductive polymer electrolytic capacitors are able to withstand higher ripple currents during normal operation. Allowable Ripple Current (100 kHz 105ºC) Ripple Current (Arms) 4 3.5 3 Aluminum Electrolytic Conductive Polymer Electrolytic 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 33 µF/16 V 47 µF/16 V 100 µF/16 V 220 µF/16 V © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 9 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Construction Aluminum Can Lead Terminal Tabs Detailed Cross Section Rubber Seal Terminal Tab Rubber Seal Margin Aluminum Can Paper Spacer with Solid Polymer Electrolyte (First Layer) Paper Spacer with Solid Polymer Electrolyte (Third Layer) Anode Aluminum Foil, Cathode Aluminum Etched, Covered with Foil, Etched Aluminum Oxide (Fourth Layer) (Second Layer) Lead (+) Lead (−) © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 10 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Marking Trademark Negative Polarity Blue Line Series Capacitance (µF) Rated Voltage (VDC) Flow Soldering (not suitable for SMD parts) The soldering conditions should be within the specified conditions below: • Do not dip the capacitors body into the melted solder. • Flux should only be applied to the capacitors terminals. • Vapour heat transfer systems are not recommended. The system should be thermal, such as infra-red radiation or hot blast. • Observe the soldering conditions as shown below. • Do not exceed these limits and avoid repeated reflowing. Flow Soldering Pre-heat Solder Temperature (°C) Maximum Time (Seconds) Maximum Repetitions <120 260 ± 5°C <120 <10 1 2 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 11 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Taping for Automatic Insertion Machines P2 P ∆h1 L H1 D F P1 H F1 Ho A W2 A W2 F1 Dimensions (mm) D Tolerance ±0.5 Formed to 2.5mm 5 Straight leads 6 - 8mm Straight leads 10 - 13mm 5 6.3 8-11 8 8.0 12.0 6.3 8-11 10 13 P D0 P2 P ∆h1 D H H1 d F P1 W2 A P1 P2 F W 8.0 12.0 12 16.0 18.0 20.0 20.0 0.5 0.5 12.7 12.7 5.1 6.35 2.5 12.7 12.7 3.85 6.35 5 d W1 W0 W t W0 W1 W2 H t D0 P0 P0 ∆h L Ho D0 A H1 ∆h ∆h1 ±0.02 ±1.0 ±0.2 ±0.7 ±1.0 ±0.5 ±0.5 min ±0.5 max ±0.75 ±0.5 ±0.2 Max. Max. 7.0 9-11 7-11 8 d t W0 W D0 L d ∆h W1 W0 W P0 ∆h W1 t ∆h1 F W2 Ho D P1 F H P0 P A Formed to 5mm P1 H1 d L H ∆h1 D D0 P2 P L W1 W0 W P0 H1 P2 ∆h 18 12.5 9 1.5 17.5 16 18 12.5 9 1.5 18.5 16 t ±2 ±1 ±0.3 0 0 0.7 32.5 0.6 0.5 2.5 12.7 12.7 5.4 6.35 18 12.5 9 1.5 3.5 0.6 4 18.5 20 -- 0.6 12.7 12.7 3.85 6.35 15 15 5 5 11 18 12.5 9 1.5 18.5 7.5 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com 33 36 41 40.5 A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 12 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Construction Data Foil tabs Anode foil The manufacturing process begins with the anode foil being electrochemically etched to increase the surface area and then ‘formed’ to produce the aluminum oxide layer. Both the anode and cathode foils are then interleaved with absorbent paper and wound into a cylinder. During the winding process, aluminum tabs are attached to each foil to provide the electrical contact. The deck, complete with terminals, is attached to the tabs and then folded down to rest on top of the winding. The complete winding is impregnated with a conductive polymer electrolyte before being housed in a suitable container, usually an aluminum can, and sealed. Throughout the process, all materials inside the housing must be maintained at the highest purity and be compatible with the electrolyte. Each capacitor is aged and tested before being packed. The purpose of aging is to repair any damage in the oxide layer and thus reduce the leakage current to a very low level. Aging is normally carried out at the rated temperature of the capacitor and is accomplished by applying voltage to the device while carefully controlling the supply current. The process may take several hours to complete. Damage to the oxide layer can occur due to variety of reasons: • Slitting of the anode foil after forming • Attaching the tabs to the anode foil • Minor mechanical damage caused during winding Cathode foil Tissues Slitting Stitching Winding Welding Forming Carbonization Cleaning Desiccation Saturating Reforming Assembling Cleaning Marking Aging Testing Inspection Packing Stocking © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 13 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Product Safety THESE NOTES SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT DATA SHEET. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE RATINGS AND THE INFORMATION ON THIS SHEET MAY RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD. Warning When potential lethal voltages e.g. 30 VAC (RMS) or 60 VDC are applied to the terminals of this product, the use of a hazard warning label is recommended. 1. Electrolyte Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors contain polymers (electrolytes) which can be hazardous. 1.1 Safety Precautions In the event of gas venting, avoid contact and inhalation. Wash the affected area with hot water. Use rubber gloves to avoid skin contact. Any contact with the eyes should be liberally irrigated with water and medical advice sought. 2. Intrinsic Properties 2.1 Operating DC capacitors are polar devices and will operate safely only if correctly connected. Reversing the connections will result in high leakage currents which could subsequently cause short circuit failure and possibly explosion and fire. Correctly polarized operation may result in the above failure modes if: • The surge voltage is exceeded • The ambient temperature is too high • Excessive ripple currents are applied 2.2 Non-Operating Excessive torque or soldering heat may affect the performance of the capacitor or damage the sealing. Electric shock may result if capacitors are not discharged. 3. Disposal Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are consignable waste under the Special Waste Regulations 1996 (Statutory Instrument 1996 No 972), which complies with the EC Hazardous Waste Directive – Directive 91/689/EEC. The electrolyte should therefore be treated as a hazardous waste and advice should be sought from the local office of the Environmental Agency regarding its disposal. Due to the construction of an aluminum electrolytic capacitors, high temperature incineration may cause the component to explode due to build-up of internal pressure. In addition, incineration may also cause the emission of noxious fumes. KEMET strongly recommends that if there are any doubts regarding the disposal of conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors, that advice be sought from the local regulating authority. In addition, KEMET would like to request that users of aluminum electrolytic capacitors respect the needs of the environment and, wherever possible, recover as much of the materials as possible, i.e. aluminum. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 14 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C Product Safety cont'd 4. Unsafe Use Most failures are of a passive nature and do not represent a safety hazard. A hazard may, however, arise if this failure causes a dangerous malfunction of the equipment in which the capacitor is employed. Circuits should be designed to fail safe under the normal modes of failure. The usual failure mode is an increase in leakage current or short circuit. Other possible modes are decrease of capacitance, increase in dissipation factor (and impedance) or an open circuit. Capacitors should be used in a well-ventilated enclosure or cabinet. 5. Mounting Care should be taken when mounting by clamp, that any safety vent in the can is not covered. 6. Fumigation In many countries throughout the world it is now common practice to fumigate shipments of products in order to control insect infestation, particularly when wooden packaging is used. Currently, methyl bromide is widely used as a fumigant, which can penetrate cardboard packing and polymer bags and, therefore, come into direct contact with equipment or components contained within. If aluminum electrolytic capacitors become exposed to methyl bromide then corrosion may occur, depending upon the concentration and exposure time to the chemical. This failure mode can affect all types of KEMET aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Methyl bromide can penetrate the seals of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and cause internal corrosion of the anode connection, resulting in the component becoming open circuit. The rate of corrosion will depend upon the level of exposure to methyl bromide as well as the subsequent operating conditions, such as voltage and temperature. It may take months or, in some cases, several years before the component becomes open circuit. 7. Dielectric Absorption A phenomenon known as dielectric absorption can cause aluminum electrolytic capacitors to recharge themselves. The phenomenon is well known but impossible to predict with any great accuracy, so potentially any electrolytic product could be affected. Thus, a capacitor that has been charged and then completely discharged will appear to recharge itself if left open circuit; this will manifest itself as a small voltage across the terminals of the capacitor. Generally, the voltages seen are less than 20 VDC. However, higher voltages have on occasion been reported. In order to avoid any problems caused by this voltage, KEMET recommends that capacitors be discharged before connecting to the terminals. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 15 Single-Ended Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors A755 Series, 105°C KEMET Electronic Corporation Sales Offices For a complete list of our global sales offices, please visit www.kemet.com/sales. Disclaimer All product specifications, statements, information and data (collectively, the “Information”) in this datasheet are subject to change. The customer is responsible for checking and verifying the extent to which the Information contained in this publication is applicable to an order at the time the order is placed. All Information given herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, but it is presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suitability for certain applications are based on KEMET Electronics Corporation’s (“KEMET”) knowledge of typical operating conditions for such applications, but are not intended to constitute – and KEMET specifically disclaims – any warranty concerning suitability for a specific customer application or use. The Information is intended for use only by customers who have the requisite experience and capability to determine the correct products for their application. Any technical advice inferred from this Information or otherwise provided by KEMET with reference to the use of KEMET’s products is given gratis, and KEMET assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given or results obtained. Although KEMET designs and manufactures its products to the most stringent quality and safety standards, given the current state of the art, isolated component failures may still occur. Accordingly, customer applications which require a high degree of reliability or safety should employ suitable designs or other safeguards (such as installation of protective circuitry or redundancies) in order to ensure that the failure of an electrical component does not result in a risk of personal injury or property damage. Although all product–related warnings, cautions and notes must be observed, the customer should not assume that all safety measures are indicted or that other measures may not be required. KEMET is a registered trademark of KEMET Electronics Corporation. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 • 864-963-6300 • www.kemet.com A4068_A755 • 12/13/2016 16