2. Performance for Selection
kA
High power
SuperCapacitor
A
BOX type
High power
SuperCapacitor
HV Series
Low impedance application use
FA, FE, FS, FT, FM Series
mA
High impedance application use
FG, FY, FC, FM, FR Series
μ
A
0.01
0.1
1
10
102
103
1 hour
104
105
106
107
108
Backup time
1 minute
1 day 1 week
1 month
( sec )
Backup time depends on capacitance
3. Characteristics of Super Capacitor
Super Capacitor can not be used for applications in AC circuit such as ripple absorption because it has high internal resistance
(several hundred mΩ to a hundred Ω) compared to aluminum electrolysis capacitor. Thus its main use would be similar to that
of secondary battery such as power back-up in DC circuit. The following list shows the characteristics of Super Capacitors as
compared to aluminum electrolyses capacitors for power back-up and secondary batteries.
Secondary battery
Capacitor
NiCd battery
Lithium ion battery
◎
Aluminum electrolysis capacito
Super Capacitor
○
Back-up ability
◎
△
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Eco-hazard
Cd
---
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Operating temperature range
Charge time
-20 to 60 ℃
few hours
-20 to 50 ℃
few hours
-55 to 105 ℃
few minutes
limitless (*1)
none
-40 to 85 ℃(FR,FT)
few minutes
Charge/discharge life time
Restrictions on charge/discharge
Flow soldering
approx. 500 times
yes
approx. 500 to 1000 times
yes
limitless (*1)
none
not applicable
not applicable
leakage, explosion
not applicable
not applicable
leakage, combustion, explosion, ignition
applicable
applicable
heat-up, explosion
applicable
Automatic mounting
Safety risks
applicable (FM and FC series)
gas emission (*2)
(*1) Aluminum electrolysis capacitor and Super Capacitor has limited lifetime. However, when used under proper conditions, both can operate
sufficiently within the designed lifetime of the set they are built in.
(*2) There is no harm as it is a mere leak of water vapor which transitioned from water contained in the electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid).
However, application of abnormal voltage surge exceeding maximum operating voltage may result in leakage and explosion.
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●All specifications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data.
●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase.
●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog.
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