Understanding Electrolytic Capacitor Nameplate Ratings: Key Specifications Explained
General Capacitor Nameplate Rating (Electrolytic Capacitor)
Following are the General requirements for an Electrolytic Capacitor Nameplates.
- Manufacture’s Name
- Capacitor Series
- Maximum temperature
- Maximum Voltage
- Polarity
- Capacitor’s Value
- (Capacitance in Farads, µF, pF, or nF)
Here is the typical nameplate rating on the electrolytic Capacitor (External Container Box) as shown in below image.
- Manufacture’s Name : Rubycon
- Capacitor Series: CE
- Maximum temperature 105 Degree C
- Maximum Voltage 400V
- Polarity You can see Negative sign (lift side)
- Capacitor’s Value 150 µF
- (Capacitance in Farads, µF, pF, or nF)
Also read: How to find the value of Capacitor
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