[sdiy] SMT caps got me worrying

[Barry Klein]

Look for 5000hr or better parts (they're out there).
The rating usually is for 85 or 105 degrees C.  Keep it cooler and it lasts
longer.

Barry


-----Original Message-----
From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of dan snazelle
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 9:38 AM
To: synth diy
Subject: [sdiy] SMT caps got me worrying

So I am starting to incorporate SMT into my projects.

For the first time I am using a electrolytic  cap (a panasonic, 16volt
100uf)

In the specs on Mouser it has this comment

"Load life-1000 hours"

WOW


(see for yourself)

667-EEE-1CA101WAP

That is less hours than there are in a year!

That doesnt sound like many.

My questions are

1. Does that mean the cap will DIE after 1000 hours?
2. Is that figure just a way for the company to cover themselves and should
I actually expect many more hours?


Thanks!




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