Typical Performance Curves

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Type 520C 85 °C Long Life, Inverter Grade, Aluminum

High Ripple, Long Life Screw Terminal Type

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Impedance vs Frequency and Temperature 3600 µF 400 V

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ESR vs Frequency and Temperature 3600 µF 400 V

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Capacitance vs Frequency and Temperature 3600 µF 400 V

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Ripple Life Test, 4700 ºF 400 Vdc (60 ºC, 360 V, 34 A @400 Hz)

Capacitance

ESR 25 ºC

ESR 85 ºC

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Rated Ripple-Current Multiple

Type 520C Operating Life in Kilohours vs Ripple Current

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Rated Ripple-CurrentMultiple

Type 520C Operating Life in Kilohours vs Ripple Current

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