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B43890 Datasheet, PDF (21/26 Pages) EPCOS – Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
B43890
Extended useful life  105 °C
Product safety
The table below summarizes the safety instructions that must be observed without fail. A detailed
description can be found in the relevant sections of chapter "General technical information".
Topic
Polarity
Reverse voltage
Mounting
position of screw-
terminal capacitors
Robustness of
terminals
Mounting of
single-ended
capacitors
Soldering
Soldering,
cleaning agents
Upper category
temperature
Passive
flammability
Safety information
Reference
chapter "General
technical information"
Make sure that polar capacitors are connected 1
with the right polarity.
"Basic construction of
aluminum electrolytic
capacitors"
Voltages of opposite polarity should be prevented 3.1.6
by connecting a diode.
"Reverse voltage"
Screw terminal capacitors must not be mounted 11.1.
with terminals facing down unless otherwise
specified.
"Mounting positions of
capacitors with screw
terminals"
The following maximum tightening torques must 11.3
not be exceeded when connecting screw
"Mounting torques"
terminals:
M5: 2.5 Nm
M6: 4.0 Nm
The internal structure of single-ended capacitors 11.4
might be damaged if excessive force is applied to "Mounting
the lead wires.
considerations for
Avoid any compressive, tensile or flexural stress. single-ended capacitors"
Do not move the capacitor after soldering to PC
board.
Do not pick up the PC board by the soldered
capacitor.
Do not insert the capacitor on the PC board with a
hole space different to the lead space specified.
Do not exceed the specified time or temperature 11.5
limits during soldering.
"Soldering"
Do not allow halogenated hydrocarbons to come 11.6
into contact with aluminum electrolytic capacitors. "Cleaning agents"
Do not exceed the upper category temperature. 7.2
"Maximum permissible
operating temperature"
Avoid external energy, e.g. fire.
8.1
"Passive flammability"
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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