The Effects of Different Temperatures and Temperature Cycling On Breakdown Voltages of Tantalum Capacitors
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This study focuses on the effects of different temperatures and temperature cycling on breakdown voltages of tantalum capacitors. High and low temperature tests and temperature cycling tests were done. In all tests the used temperatures were inside component’s operating temperature limits. After the tests, capacitors were tested for their breakdown voltage. According to results of this research, high or low temperature testing inside component’s operating temperature limits does not have an effect on the breakdown voltage of tantalum capacitors. However, temperature cycling inside component’s operating temperature limits can lower the breakdown voltage of tantalum capacitors.
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