Datasheet
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Supercapacitors – FC Series
Measurement Conditions cont’d
Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
ESR shall be calculated from the equation below.
Current (at 30 minutes after charging)
Current shall be calculated from the equation below. Prior to measurement, both lead terminals must be short-circuited for
a minimum of 30 minutes. The lead terminal connected to the metal can case is connected to the negative side of the power
supply.
Eo: 2.5 VDC (HV Series 50 F)
2.7 VDC (HV Series except 50 F)
3.0 VDC (3.5 V type)
5.0 VDC (5.5 V type)
Rc: 1,000Ω(0.010F,0.022F,0.047F)
100Ω(0.10F,0.22F,0.47F)
10Ω(1.0F,1.5F,2.2F,4.7F)
2.2Ω(HVSeries)
Self-Discharge Characteristic (0H – 5.5 V Products)
Theself-dischargecharacteristicismeasuredbychargingavoltageof5.0VDC(chargeprotectionresistance:0Ω)
according to the capacitor polarity for 24 hours, then releasing between the pins for 24 hours and measuring the pin-to-
pinvoltage.Thetestshouldbecarriedoutinanenvironmentwithanambienttemperatureof25°Corbelowandrelative
humidityof70%RHorbelow.
the soldering is checked.
4. Dismantling
There is a small amount of electrolyte stored within the capacitor. Do not attempt to dismantle as direct skin contact with
theelectrolytewillcauseburning.Thisproductshouldbetreatedasindustrialwasteandnotisnottobedisposedofbyre.
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Capacitance (Discharge System:3.5V)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches 3.5V.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 1.8 to 1.5V upon
discharge at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Capacitance (Discharge System:HVseries)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches
Max. operating voltage.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 2.0 to 1.5V upon discharge
at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Equivalent series resistance (ESR)
ESR shall be calculated from the equation below.
Current (at 30 minutes after charging)
Current shall be calculated from the equation below.
Prior to measurement, both lead terminals must be short-circuited for a minimum of 30 minutes.
The lead terminal connected to the metal can case is connected to the negative side of the power supply.
Eo： 2.5Vdc (HVseries 50F)
2.7Vdc (HVseries except 50F)
3.0Vdc (3.5V type)
5.0Vdc (5.5V type)
Rc： 1000Ω (0.010F, 0.022F, 0.047F)
100Ω (0.10F, 0.22F, 0.47F)
10Ω (1.0F, 1.5F, 2.2F, 4.7F)
2.2Ω (HVseries)
Self-discharge characteristic (0H: 5.5V products)
The self-discharge characteristic is measured by charging a voltage of 5.0 Vdc (charge protection resistance: 0Ω) according
to the capacitor polarity for 24 hours, then releasing between the pins for 24 hours and measuring the pin-to-pin voltage.
The test should be carried out in an environment with an ambient temperature of 25℃ or below and relative humidity of 70%
RH or below.
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
30 minutes
T
1 T2
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 1.8V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 2.0V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
30 minutes
T
1 T2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
Current＝ (A)
V
R
R
C
ESR＝ (Ω)
V
C
0.01
C
10mA
V
C
f:1kHz
C
SW
R
C
E
O
＋
－
V
R
Super Capacitors Vol.13 37
Capacitance (Discharge System:3.5V)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches 3.5V.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 1.8 to 1.5V upon
discharge at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Capacitance (Discharge System:HVseries)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches
Max. operating voltage.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 2.0 to 1.5V upon discharge
at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Equivalent series resistance (ESR)
ESR shall be calculated from the equation below.
Current (at 30 minutes after charging)
Current shall be calculated from the equation below.
Prior to measurement, both lead terminals must be short-circuited for a minimum of 30 minutes.
The lead terminal connected to the metal can case is connected to the negative side of the power supply.
Eo： 2.5Vdc (HVseries 50F)
2.7Vdc (HVseries except 50F)
3.0Vdc (3.5V type)
5.0Vdc (5.5V type)
Rc： 1000Ω (0.010F, 0.022F, 0.047F)
100Ω (0.10F, 0.22F, 0.47F)
10Ω (1.0F, 1.5F, 2.2F, 4.7F)
2.2Ω (HVseries)
Self-discharge characteristic (0H: 5.5V products)
The self-discharge characteristic is measured by charging a voltage of 5.0 Vdc (charge protection resistance: 0Ω) according
to the capacitor polarity for 24 hours, then releasing between the pins for 24 hours and measuring the pin-to-pin voltage.
The test should be carried out in an environment with an ambient temperature of 25℃ or below and relative humidity of 70%
RH or below.
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
30 minutes
T
1 T2
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 1.8V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 2.0V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
30 minutes
T
1 T2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
Current＝ (A)
V
R
R
C
ESR＝ (Ω)
V
C
0.01
C
10mA
V
C
f:1kHz
C
SW
R
C
E
O
＋
－
V
R
Super Capacitors Vol.13 37
Capacitance (Discharge System:3.5V)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches 3.5V.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 1.8 to 1.5V upon
discharge at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Capacitance (Discharge System:HVseries)
In the diagram below, charging is performed for a duration of 30 minutes, once the voltage of the capacitor terminal reaches
Max. operating voltage.
Then, use a constant current load device and measure the time for the terminal voltage to drop from 2.0 to 1.5V upon discharge
at 1 mA per 1F, and calculate the static capacitance according to the equation shown below.
Equivalent series resistance (ESR)
ESR shall be calculated from the equation below.
Current (at 30 minutes after charging)
Current shall be calculated from the equation below.
Prior to measurement, both lead terminals must be short-circuited for a minimum of 30 minutes.
The lead terminal connected to the metal can case is connected to the negative side of the power supply.
Eo： 2.5Vdc (HVseries 50F)
2.7Vdc (HVseries except 50F)
3.0Vdc (3.5V type)
5.0Vdc (5.5V type)
Rc： 1000Ω (0.010F, 0.022F, 0.047F)
100Ω (0.10F, 0.22F, 0.47F)
10Ω (1.0F, 1.5F, 2.2F, 4.7F)
2.2Ω (HVseries)
Self-discharge characteristic (0H: 5.5V products)
The self-discharge characteristic is measured by charging a voltage of 5.0 Vdc (charge protection resistance: 0Ω) according
to the capacitor polarity for 24 hours, then releasing between the pins for 24 hours and measuring the pin-to-pin voltage.
The test should be carried out in an environment with an ambient temperature of 25℃ or below and relative humidity of 70%
RH or below.
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
30 minutes
T
1 T2
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 1.8V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
A
V
C R
3.5V
SW
V2 : 1.5V
V1 : 2.0V
3.5V
(V)
V
1
V2
Time (sec.)
30 minutes
T
1 T2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
C＝ (F)
I×(T
2
－T
1
)
V
1
－V
2
Current＝ (A)
V
R
R
C
ESR＝ (Ω)
V
C
0.01
C
10mA
V
C
f:1kHz
C
SW
R
C
E
O
＋
－
V
R