FAQ
Is it possible to estimate the life expectancy of aluminum electrolytic capacitors in actual use?
The life of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor is highly temperature dependent, and can be estimated based on the environmental temperature at which the capacitor is actually used, the temperature of the capacitor, and the self-heating temperature of the capacitor.
To estimate the service life, we use the service life estimation formula based on accelerated test data. Please refer to the “Life expectancy” section of the Technical Note, as it varies depending on the capacitor shape and series. Please note that the results of this formula are not guaranteed and should be treated as reference values.