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Nichicon Capacitor Range

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brud

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Hello all

I always struggle when I look up the Nichicon website of WHICH capacitor RANGE to choose .

Most commonly this relates to Power Supply capacitors. I tend to always look for the higher temp rating ones , however the range is daunting.

Can someone help guide me here please

Thankyou
 
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For power supply capacitors, personally I chose the ranges with the lowest ESR - like HE or PW or HW - they can have a restricted range of voltage ratings (like 50V being the top limit) in which case I switch to another range if I need higher voltage ratings, like you I always seek out the higher temperature rating. They also can be available in up to 3 different sizes for the same value and voltage - I prefer the shorter, fatter ones to the taller, thinner 'pencil thin' looking size.

I sometimes use Panasonic capacitors, FM or FR being an obvious choice for me, FC are also very good but I regard them as very good all-rounders rather than go-to PSU capacitors.

I hope this helps. ;)
 
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Nichicon UPW is my choice for 10-4700u(?) general psu duties. For main filter caps, I'm not a fan of Nichicon KG series (tan delta)
and would opt for United Chemi-con KMH or SMH, for larger amps and even Nichicon KW for smaller amps, eg, 10000uf/50V.
 
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