4 ms·
The lifespan of a electrolytic capacitor is strongly influenced by temperature[0]. A 10C increase in temperature can lead to a 50% reduction in lifetime, so its
by extrapickles 10y ago
The lifespan of a electrolytic capacitor is strongly influenced by temperature[0]. A 10C increase in temperature can lead to a 50% reduction in lifetime, so its highly likely that the power supply that caps failed was slightly hotter during operation than the others.
[0]: http://www.kemet.com/Lists/ProductCatalog/Attachments/96/F3304_PEG124.pdf http://www.kemet.com/Lists/ProductCatalog/Attachments/96/F33...