SOLID TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS nichicon Low ESR F91 Series

Category: Capacitors, Electronics, Nichicon America Corporation

Summary of nichicon Low ESR F91 and Compact F92 Series Solid Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors for SMD

The nichicon Low ESR F91 and Compact F92 Series datasheets detail solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors suitable for Surface Mount Device (SMD) applications, highlighting their high-frequency performance and compliance with the RoHS directive. These capacitors offer wide temperature range operation, with a category temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, and a rated temperature of +85°C.

Key Performance Characteristics

Capacitance Tolerance: Stated as ±20%, with some at ±10%, at 120Hz frequency.
Dissipation Factor: Detailed in accompanying tables.
ESR: Values for ESR at 100kHz are provided in the tables.
Leakage Current: Defined thresholds after different durations and conditions post voltage application.
Capacitance Change by Temperature: Defined within specific percentage ranges for different temperature conditions, with maximum change not to exceed specified values.

Environmental and Mechanical Tests

The datasheet specifies various tests to ensure the durability and performance of the capacitors under different environmental and mechanical stressors, including:

Damp Heat: Capacitance change and leakage currents within specified limits after exposure to high humidity.
Temperature Cycles: Capacitance, dissipation factor, and leakage current stability across a broad temperature spectrum.
Soldering Heat: Resilience to high temperatures experienced during soldering processes.
Surge: Performance after the application of surge voltage in series.
Endurance: Stability of key parameters after prolonged application of rated voltage.
Shear Test: No exfoliation or damage under specified mechanical stresses.
Terminal Strength: Resistance to bending stresses.

The datasheet also includes information regarding type numbering systems, taping codes, case codes, dimensions, and standard ratings for various capacitor models. Each model is identified by a unique part number, providing easy reference. The datasheet notes the availability of certain series still in development and directs interested parties to contact Nichicon sales offices for these specific designs.

For further details on performance characteristics and specifications, the datasheet guides to refer to additional information provided on succeeding pages.