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DATASHEET

PC SERIES ULTRACAPACITORS

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

PC10, PC10-90, PC10-270

PC10HT, PC10HT-90, PC10HT-270

Thermal Resistance

Thermal Capacitance (C

2

2.4 A

RMS

2.4 A

RMS

3.8 A

RMS

3.8 A

RMS

LIFE

(held continuously at Rated Voltage and Maximum Operating

Temperature)

3,000 hours

1,000 hours

Capacitance Change

(% decrease from minimum initial value)

20%

20%

ESR Change

(% increase from maximum initial value)

100%

100%

10 years

10 years

Capacitance Change

(% decrease from minimum initial value)

20%

20%

ESR Change

(% increase from maximum initial value)

100%

100%

500,000 cycles

500,000 cycles

Capacitance Change

(% decrease from minimum initial value)

20%

20%

ESR Change

(% increase from maximum initial value)

100%

100%

Test Current

1.0 A

1.0 A

Shelf Life

(Stored uncharged at 25°C)

4 years

4 years

PC-10 HT Temperature Response Plot

80%

90%

100%

110%

120%

130%

140%

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Temperature (°C)

Cap

DC ESR

ESR AND CAPACITANCE VS TEMPERATURE