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No, I meant highest. For example: If your target rail is 12V, use a minimum of 16V rated capacitor, but prefer a 25V rated capacitor over 16V. This application
by laydn 8y ago
No, I meant highest. For example: If your target rail is 12V, use a minimum of 16V rated capacitor, but prefer a 25V rated capacitor over 16V.
This application note has a very detailed explanation of Aluminum capacitor reliability (page 12): http://www.cde.com/resources/catalogs/AEappGUIDE.pdf http://www.cde.com/resources/catalogs/AEappGUIDE.pdf
- sokoloff 8y agoThanks. I misread the increase in ESR as a governing effect, rather than a secondary effect.