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S6018_FA • 3/30/2017

Supercapacitors – FA Series

Notes on Using Supercapacitors or Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLCs) cont’d

2. Mounting

2.1Mountingontoareflowfurnace

ExceptfortheFCseries,itisnotpossibletomountthiscapacitorontoanIR/VPSreflowfurnace.Donotimmersethe

capacitor into a soldering dip tank.

2.2 Flow soldering conditions

SeeRecommendedReflowCurvesinSection–PrecautionsforUse

2.3 Installation using a soldering iron

Care must be taken to prevent the soldering iron from touching other parts when soldering. Keep the tip of the soldering

ironunder400°Candsolderingtimetowithin3seconds.Alwaysmakesurethatthetemperatureofthetipiscontrolled.

Internal capacitor resistance is likely to increase if the terminals are overheated.

2.4 Lead terminal processing

Do not attempt to bend or polish the capacitor terminals with sand paper, etc. Soldering may not be possible if the

metallic plating is removed from the top of the terminals.

2.5 Cleaning, Coating, and Potting

Except for the FM series, cleaning, coating and potting must not be carried out. Consult KEMET if this type of procedure

is necessary. Terminals should be dried at less than the maximum operating temperature after cleaning.

3. Storage

3.1 Temperature and humidity

Makesurethatthesupercapacitorisstoredaccordingtothefollowingconditions:Temperature:5–35°C(Standard

25°C),Humidity:20–70%(Standard:50%).Donotallowthebuildupofcondensationthroughsuddentemperature

change.

3.2 Environment conditions

Make sure there are no corrosive gasses such as sulfur dioxide, as penetration of the lead terminals is possible. Always

store this item in an area with low dust and dirt levels. Make sure that the packaging will not be deformed through heavy

loading, movement and/or knocks. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from radiation, static electricity and magnetic

fields.

3.3 Maximum storage period

This item may be stored up to one year from the date of delivery if stored at the conditions stated above.