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Cyclic Voltammetry for a Capacitor - Positive Current, Potential is decreasing?
In the boxed red region, why is the potential decreasing when the current is still positive? To my understanding, when the current is still positive (i.e. not changing direction), the capacitor will ...
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Blowing up capacitors with a 9v battery [closed]
Hello, I have a 9V battery I would like to blow up some capacitors with; currently I have 6.3v 180uF capacitors that don't seem to blow up at least in a good time(I'm aiming for <5 seconds), they ...
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Electrolytic 3-lead capacitor
I have a 3-lead capacitor that I'm having a hard time identifying. It is from an old Lafayette PF-30 receiver. I don't have schematics or a manual.
It has a high squeal when turned on, and my first ...
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How does temperature affect ripple current parameter in electrolytic capacitors?
A maximum ripple current declared, for example, at 100 kHz and at a temperature of +105 ℃ for an electrolytic capacitor, if estimated at a temperature of +85 °C, how much does it increase? What order ...
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Can you replace ceramic or tantalum capacitors with aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
I have a question about the hookup for my 12VDC to 5VDC step down module - the K7805JT-500R3.
It states in the datasheet that ceramic capacitors are what can be used but it also states that tantalum ...
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Calculate capacitor charging constant time connected to battery and boost converter
I know the formula to calculate the constant time for capacitor is t=RC and for full charge t=5RC.
In the following example there is not resistor in the circuit but of course we are not in the ideal ...
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Formula for calculating capacitor balance resistor values
The following formula is generally used for calculating balance resistor values used for overvoltage protection of capacitors in series when the individual capacitor voltage ratings are below the ...
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Voltage drop due to leakage current in capacitors in series
When capacitors are connected in series in a DC circuit, the voltage drop across individual capacitors at and immediately after the initial charging period is inversely proportional to the individual ...
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Footprint for Electrolytic Capacitor
I plan on using this capacitor on my project:
https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2209011730_KNSCHA-RVT330UF50V167RV085_C5155333.pdf
This is an electrolytic capacitor (this means it has polarity.).
The ...
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Why does this Zenith Phonograph schematic separate electrolytic and fixed capacitors
I'm currently in the process of restoring a 1960's phonograph made by Zenith. My plan is to replace all the capacitors among other things. I have the original schematic, purchased from Sam's Technical ...
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Do electrolytic capacitors lose lifetime during soldering in reflow oven?
Electrolytic capacitors service time is based on maximum operating temperature, among other things. When they are inside an SMD soldering oven, the temperature increases to over 375°C. Most of the ...
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Do I need to insulate the case of an electrolytic capacitor from ground? [duplicate]
I'm designing a motor controller, and I'm trying to understand if I need to add insulation between the case of the bulk input capacitors and the grounded aluminum heatsink. I know that relying on the ...
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Identifying a vintage capacitor
This is inside an Allen Wales (Model 9E) adding machine. It was manufactured in the late 30s or maybe sometime in the 40s from what I've read. There are notes from a technician scratched on the inside ...
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How to visually distinguish metal film and ceramic capacitors (leaded)?
This question only involves the leaded components.
Electrolytic capacitors are each to recognize since they are usually in cylindrical cans. However, I am not sure about distinguishing the other two ...
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Verifying my capacitor calculation
I just received in the mail a 0-60 V power supply that has the capability of outputting 24 A. I needed a high-voltage, high-current power supply to help design and test high-powered LED arrays for ...
