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[AMPS] leakage current of electrolytics

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Subject: [AMPS] leakage current of electrolytics
From: Peter_Chadwick@mitel.com (Peter Chadwick)
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 12:05:01 +0100
Lane asks:

        >What is the acceptable limit for leakage current on electrolytic
>capacitors? The units in use are 560uF 400 volt and 470uF 450 volt.


Professionally, I've seen figures quoted of a maximum of 2
microamps/microfarad as a maximum. Even if you halve that, you're still OK
with the figures quoted.

73

Peter G3RZP




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