It would be nice if the article included a comparison of the expected and actual lifespan of the capacitors...oh wait it does: "Many of the capacitors had a li

It would be nice if the article included a comparison of the expected and actual lifespan of the capacitors...oh wait it does: "Many of the capacitors had a life span specification (load life) of 2000 hours at 105°C. With a lower average internal temperature of 45°C on a printed circuit board and a ripple current within the data sheet specifications, these capacitors should have a life expectancy of about 18 years of continuous operation. With respect to this life span expectation, a failure after 1.5 to 2 years is very premature."