[AMPS] leakage current of electrolytics

zeitler@ibm.net zeitler@ibm.net
Sun, 23 May 1999 21:39:27 -0700


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

I am measuring around 2 to 300 hundred micramps at the max voltage depending
on the one being tested and need to know if this is in the safe zone.

Lane Zeitler
ku7i


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