CapXon Electrolytic Capacitors General Precautions & Guidelines

This manual provides handling, installation, and safety guidelines for CapXon's aluminum electrolytic, solid and hybrid conductive polymer capacitors.


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Brand
CapXon
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
13
File format
PDF
File size
896 KB
Published
28 September, 2026
Updated
28 September, 2026
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About this manual

The document outlines general precautions that apply to all CapXon electrolytic capacitor technologies, covering polarity marking, over‑voltage limits, operating temperature, ripple current, and charge‑discharge handling. It also gives specific instructions for each capacitor family – aluminum electrolytic, solid conductive polymer and hybrid conductive polymer – and for different mounting styles such as radial, snap‑in, and screw types.

Additional sections describe recommended soldering profiles, moisture‑sensitive level handling, chemical resistance, cleaning and washing restrictions, gluing/filling/coating rules, mechanical stress avoidance, storage conditions, disposal procedures, and safety measures for vent operation. The guidelines are intended for designers, manufacturers, and end‑users to ensure reliable and safe capacitor performance.

What's inside

  • General Precautions & Guidelines
  • Polarity
  • Overvoltage
  • Operating Temperature
  • Ripple Current
  • Charge and Discharging
  • Soldering Conditions
  • Moisture Sensitive Level (MSL)
  • Resistance to Chemicals
  • Cleaning and Washing

Specifications

Preheat temperature min150 °C
Preheat temperature max180 °C
Maximum allowed reflow runs (4‑6.3 mm caps)10 max, twice

Frequently asked questions

What temperature range should be used for storing capacitors?

Store between 5 °C and 35 °C with humidity below 75 %.

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