[Amps] HV lytic max V ratings..some notes

[David Cutter]

Download yourself a copy of MIL HDBK 217F and look at the section on 
aluminium electrolytic capacitors.  There's a nice calculation for MTBF and 
it is influenced by, amongst other things, voltage and temperature. 
Anything above about 60% rated voltage and 40C ambient will begin to 
seriously reduce the life expectancy.  I don't have it in front of me, but 
you can pick any component you like to do the sums.

The M stands for mean, it's not an absolute, it's a statistical prediction. 
It has been said that most aircraft probably shouldn't get off the ground, 
but then neither should the bumble bee.

David
G3UNA