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Screw-Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Lifetime & Reliability Calculator

Based on your specified operating conditions of voltage, ripple current, heatsink characteristics, airflow and ambient temperature, this model calculates the internal hotspot temperature and expected lifetime, reliability and failure rate. Change the operating conditions or capacitor type to assist you in choosing the right capacitor for your application. Click here to go to the calculator page.