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Issue No. : 2007E077-1
Date of Issue : Nov. 28. 2007
Classification : New , Changed
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR APPROVAL
Product Description
Customer Part Number
Product Part Number
Country of Origin
Marking of the Origin
Applications
: Electric Double Layer Capacitor
:
EECRF0V684/0H684 （RF Series）
:
: Japan
: Printed on the packaging label
: It has the intention of being used for a general electronic
Circuit given in a notice matter (limitation of a use).
On the occasion of application other than the above, even
person in charge of our company needs to inform in advance.
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:
Takenori Izawa
: Engineer
:
Nario Niibo
: Manager
:
Shigeyoshi Iwamoto
: General Manager of Engineering
No.3911613 20202211
Capacitor Business Unit
Panasonic Electronic Devices Co., Ltd.
25.Kohata-nishinaka..Uji City,
Kyoto, 611-8585, Japan
Phone (0774)32－1111
Phone ：+81-774-33-2640(Direct)
Fax ：+81-774-33-4924
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Customer Ｐａｒｔ Ｎｏ． Product Part No. Note
EECRF0V684/0H684
（RF Series)
№ Pg Revised Date Enforce Date Contents Approval Accepted No.
Initial Date Nov. 28, 2007 New Iwamoto
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series Page No.
Contents
Contents
Notice matter
Scope
Parts Number
Dimensions and Appearance
Constructions
Marking
Standard Rating
Performance Characteristics
The measurement oｆ Gold Capacitors
Package Amount and Shape
Notes in using
Electric Double Layer Capacitors
•Individual Specification Sheets
P. 1
P. 2
P. 2
P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
P. 4
P.5 – P.6
P.7 – P.8
P. 9
P.10 – P.14
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 1
Notice matter
◆ Law and regulation which are applied
・ This product complies with the RoHS Directive (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC).
・ No Ozone Depleting Chemicals(ODC's), controlled under the Montreal Protocol Agreement,
are used in producing this product.
･ We do not PBBs or PBDEs as brominated flame retardants.
･ All the materials that are used for this product are registered as "Known Chemicals" in the Japanese act
"Law Concerning the Examination and Regulation of Manufacture, etc. of Chemical Substances".
･ Export procedure which followed export related regulations, such as foreign exchange and a foreign
trade method, on the occasion of export of this product Thank you for your consideration.
◆ Limitation of a use
･ This capacitor is designed to be used for electronics circuits such as audio/visual equipment,
home appliances, computers and other office equipment, optical equipment, measuring equipment
and industrial robots.
High reliability and safety are required [ be / a possibility that incorrect operation of this product may do harm
to a human life or property ] more. When use is considered by the use, the delivery specifications which
suited the use separately need to be exchanged.
◆ Country of origin : JAPAN
◆ Manufacturing factory : Capacitor Business Unit
Panasonic Electronic Devices Co.,Ltd.
25. Nishinaka. Kohata. Uji City. Kyoto
611-8585 Japan
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 2
1. Scope
This specification applies to Electric Double Layer Capacitors (Gold Capacitors) RF series.
2. Parts Number
E E C RF OO OOO O
2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5
2-1 EEC Electric Double Layer Capacitor
2-2 RF RF series
2-3 Maximum Operating Voltage Code
0V 3.6V
0H 5.5V
2-4 Capacitance Code : Indicating capacitance in uF by 3 letters.
The first 2 figures are actual values and the third
denotes the number of zeros.
ex. 0. 68F → 684
2-5 Suffix Code for Appearance
3. Dimensions and Appearance
Refer to individual specification sheet
Body Color ( Black )
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 3
4. Constructions
4-1 Inside Construction
4-2 Construction Parts
No. Components Material No. Components Material
1 Top Cover Stainless steel 8 Coin cells -
2 Bottom case Stainless steel 9 Insulation casing Polymer
3 Electrode Activated carbon 10 Spring plate Stainless steel
4 Current collector Carbon 11 Lead frame Iron/ Sn plating
5 Separator Polymer 12 Casing Iron/ Sn plating
6 Electrolyte Organic
electrolyte
13 Sleeve Polyester
7 Packing Polymer
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
9
11
12
10
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 4
5. Marking
Markings indicated on the products :
a
) Maximum Operatimg Voltage.
b ) Capacitance
c ) Negative Polarity
d ) Upper Category Temperature
6. Standard Ratings
Ratings
Item
1 Category Temperature Range
2 Maximum Operating Voltage
3 Nominal Capacitance
4 Capacitance Tolerance
5 Internal resistance Refer to Individual Spec. sheet
№
EEC RF***
-25°C to +85°C
Refer to Individual Spec. sheet
Refer to Individual Spec. sheet
Refer to Individual Spec. sheet
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Control code 1digit
Production day 1:1st, 2:2nd・・・・9:9th ,A:10th・・・・・Y:31st
(Excluded I,O and Q)
Production month 1:Jan. 2:Feb.····0:Oct. N:Nov. D:Dec.
Production year(The last digit number of a year)
7:2007 8:2008
0.68F
5.5V
85℃ GC
JAPAN
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 5
7. Performance Characteristics
Test: Unless otherwise specified, the test shall be applied to JIS-C5101-1.
Initialization of test samples: The samples shall be measured after supplying (5.5V/3.6V) for 2hours with
300ohm resistance in the temperature (20 +/- 10°C, 65 +/- 10% not being wetted with dew) and discharging in
short circuit for 12 to 24 hours.
No Item Performance Test method
1 Capacitance Reffer to individual specification sheet Test shall be by the measurement(1)
2 Internal resistan
c
Reffer to individual specification sheet Frequency : 1 kHz ±10％
No DC.bias Voltage
3 Solder ability Terminal to be covered with solder. Immersion depth: 2 to 2.5mm from the
Solder temperature: 230 +/- 5°C
Im mersion time: 2.0 +/- 0.5s
4 Resistance to Capacitance change: Immerision depth: 2 to 2.5mm from the
Soldering Heat <= +/- 10% of the initial measured value. root of terminal
Internal resistance: Item(2) value or less. Solder temperature: 260 +/- 5 °C
Im merision time: 10 +/- 1 seconds
Appearance: No remarkable damages.
5 High temperatur
e
Capacitance change: Test temperature: 55 +/- 2 °C
High humidity <= +/- 10% of the initial m easured value. Relative humidity: 90 to 95%
Internal resistance: Item(2) value or less. Test time: 500 +24/-0 hours
Note: No voltage applied
Appearance: No remarkable damages.
6 Endurance Capacitance change: Test temperature: 85 +/- 2°C
<= +/- 30% of the initial m easured value. Test time: 2000 +48/-0 hours
Internal resistance: Applied voltage:
<EECRF0H***:40 ohm or less EECRF0H****:5.5V
<EECRF0V***:30 ohm or less EECRF0V****:3.6V
Appearance: No remarkable damages.
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 6
No Item Performance Test method
7 Shelf life Capacitance change Test temperature: 85 +/- 2°C
characteristics <= +/- 30% of the initial measured value. Test time: 2000 +24/-0 hours
Internal resistance Note: No voltag e applied
<EECRF0H***.40 ohm or less
<EECRF0V***.30 ohm or less
Appearance: No remarkable damages
8 Stability at Capacitance change: The capacitor under test shall be
low temperature 2 <= +/- 30% of value in step1 stabilized in range to temperature,
and Internal resistance: at the temperature of 5steps,
high tem perature <= 5times of value in step1 in order ,given in under table.
Capacitance change: Step Temperature (°C)
4 <= +/-30% of value in step1 1+20 +/-2
Internal resistance: 2-25 +/-3
<=4 times of volue in Step1 3+20 +/-2
Capacitance change: 4+85 +/-3
5 <= +/-10% of value in step1 5+20 +/-2
Internal resistance: Electrical characteristics shall be
Item(2) value or less measured at each temperature after
1hour interval.
Because the tem perature of the
capacitor can be stabilized.
9 Terminal strengt
h
Tensile No fault such reeking or JIS-C5101-1,4.13
Bending loos eni ng of ter mi nal to take pla ce Test condition(Ua,Ub)
10 Vibration Capacitance change: JIS-C5101-1,4.17
<= +/-10% of the initial measured value Test class(a) 10 to 55 Hz
Internal resistance:
Item(2) value or less
Appearance: No remarkable damages
Time
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 7
8.The measurement of Gold Capacitors
8-1 Capacitance[Measurement(1)]
Circuit
(measurement)
1.Power supply E shall be set at Maximum operating voltage
2.After reaching maximum operating voltage at V measurement, the voltage shall be hold.(1 hour or more)
3.Switch shall be turned on toward side2 and the capacitor shall be discharged with the constant electric current
1mA/F through the constant load.
4.The time the capacitor terminal voltage drops from V1 to V2 shall be measured. After that, capacitance shall
be calculated by the following formula.
Voltage V1 V2
5.5V 3.0V 2.5V
3.6V 1.5V 1.0V
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A
V
E
SW
Cx R
2
1
Cx: Capacitor under test
V: voltmeter
E: Constant voltage power supply
R: Constant electric current load
A: DC ammeter
Constant electric current load
Charge time Time[s]→
E
V1
V2
T1 T2
I×(T2-T1)
V1-V2
C= [F]
C[F]
I[A]
T2-T1[s]
V1-V2[V]
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 8
Discharge current 10mA/F measurement can be applied instead of 1mA/F. Because 1mA/F discharge
current measurement takes the longer time (V1 to V2) to discharge. In this case, capacitance will be
affected by internal resistance and will be measured higher value than actual value.
If measured capacitance, capacitance tolerance, capacitance change rate on temperature characteristics or
loading at high temperature are specified by 1mA/F in a catalogue or ENGINEERING APROVAL
APECIFICATION.
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 9
9.Package Amount and Shapes
9.1 Tray
(1) Each tray (plastics) will have 100 pieces and 5 layers, total 500pieces. (See diagram below)
(2) The smallest packaged unit will be 500 pieces (Order in 500 units)
Material: Styrene plastic (Thickness 0.8 ± 0.1 mm, White)
Appearance: No visible stains, scratches, tears and holes are allowed.
9.3 Packaging quantity
Capacitance Inner External
0.68 100
pieces/Tray 500 pieces/box
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0.47 to 1.0F
300±1mm
275±1mm
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 10
10.Notes in using Electric Double Layer Capacitors
Notice
1. Life time
Gold capacitors have a longer lifetime than secondary batteries, but their life is still limited. During use,
capacitance decrease and internal resistance rises. Take sufficient back-up time into consideration when designing
circuit. The lifetime of a Gold Capacitor is greatly affected by ambient temperature, applied voltage and operating
current. By reducing these factors as much as possible, capacitor lifetime can be lengthened.
Using products beyond end of the lifetime may change characteristics rapidly, short-circuit, operate pressure relief
vent, or leak electrolyte.
2.Residual electric charge
Since Gold capacitors can hold great charge, there may be residual electric charge that could damage other
low-withstanding voltage parts such as semiconductors.
3.Ambient temperature and humidity
•Capacitor life is affected by operating temperature. In general lowering ambient temperature by 10°C will double the
life of a capacitor. Use the capacitor at the lowest possible temperature under the maximum operating temperature.
•Operation above the maximum specified temperature not only shortens capacitor life, but can also cause serious
damage such as electrolyte leakage. Verify the operating temperature of the capacitor by taking into consideration
not only the ambient temperature and temperature inside the unit, but also the radiation from heat generating
elements inside the unit (power transistor, IC's, resistors, etc.) and self-heating due to ripple current. Be careful not
to place heat-generating elements across from the capacitor on the opposite side of the PCB.
•The lifetime of GOOLD CAPACITOR is influenced by surrounding humidity. When humidity rises, the lifetime of
GOLDCAPACITOR shortens. Especially, there is a possibility that lifetime shortens extremely due to rapid
characteristic deterioration when using it in the environment of the high temperature and humidity.
4.Voltage drop during back-up operation
Take careful notice of the voltage drop caused by the instantaneous operating current and the internal resistance of
the Gold Capacitor during the switch from power - failure - detection to back-up mode. Because internal resistance
varies by product, use the following table to decide the correct operating (discharge) current.
Operating current
Series 0.68F(5.5V) 0.68F(3.6V)
RF 20mA or less 25mA or less
5. External sleeve
External sleeve is not intended to ensure the electrical insulation, and thus capacitors should not be used in
the environment that requires electrical insulation.
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 11
6. Heat stress during soldering
Excessive heat stress may result in the deterioration of the electrical characteristics of the capacitor, loss of
air-tightness, and electrolyte leakage due to the rise in internal pressure.
•If the tip of the soldering iron touches the capacitor's external sleeve, the sleeve will melt or break.
•Use the general reference chart to set soldering temperature and time.
In case of soldering by soldering iron
In use the soldering iron (30W or under), solder at the iron tip temperature not more than 350°C within 4seconds.
Do not touch the iron tip to the body of Gold Capacitor.
7. Brown extraction
A brown extraction might be caused in the sealing part depending on use conditions. This extraction is insulation.
Therefore, it doesn't have the influence in the electric characteristic.
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Pre–heat temp : less than 110°C
(Print board surface temp.)
less than 100°C
(Component unit temp.)
Pre-heat time: with in 60sec.
Print board thickness:
more than 0.8 mm
Recommended
range
Solder bath temperature [°C]
Dip time (S)
0 2 4 68
200
220
240
260
General specified range
Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 12
Caution
1.This specification guarantees the quality and performance of the product as individual components. Before use,
check and evaluate their compatibility with installed in your products.
2.Do not use the products beyond the specifications described in this document.
3.Electrolyte is used in the products. Therefore, misuse can result in rapid deterioration of characteristics and
functions of each product. Electrolyte leakage damages printed circuit and affects performance, characteristics, and
functions of customer system.
4.Over Voltage
If Gold Capacitor is used at a voltage exceeding its maximum operating voltage, not only is its lifetime shortened but
also depending on the actual voltage, gas generated by electrochemical resections inside the capacitor may cause it
to leak or rupture.
5.Polarity
Be sure to verify the polarity of the capacitor before use. If a reverse voltage is applied for a long time, capacitor
lifetime is shortened and serious damage such as electrolyte leakage may occur.
6.Ripple current
Gold Capacitors have a higher internal resistance than electrolytic capacitors and are more susceptible to internal
heat generation when the temperature of the element rises, reaction current flows inside the Gold Capacitor,
generating reaction products and raising internal resistance even further. This makes it difficult to maintain capacitor
temperature 3°C measured at the surface of the capacitor.
7.Connection capacitors in series
Taking into consideration the possibility of an imbalance in the voltage across the capacitors, make sure that the
voltage applied to each capacitor will not exceed the maximum operating voltage. If the voltage balance breaks
down, an over voltage condition could result. To prevent this from occurring, add a voltage-driving resistor in parallel
with each capacitor, allowing the capacitor’s leakage current.
8.Environmental conditions
Avoid the use of capacitors at a temperature above the maximum operating temperature. In this case, it may cause
the increase of electrolyte vapor pressure and the gas generation by electrochemical reactions which result in
inner-pressure rise, serious damage and electrolyte leakage.
9.Mounting considerations
Double-side circuit board
Do not set wiring pattern directly to the mounted capacitor, and pass between terminals. If the electrolyte leaks,
short circuit may occur and tracking or migrations are anticipated.
Through hole board
Do not locate the capacitor close to circuit board. Solder blowing out of the holes possibly causes the short circuit.
10.Do not apply any strong force to the capacitor after circuit installation has been completed.
11.Do not use glue, which contain a halogen.
12.Circuit board cleaning
Series NF and F are not suitable for circuit board cleaning after mounting process. Series NF and F use the spring
plate between the inner cells and let them connect by pressure. If the abstergent soaks into the connection and
makes it wet, it is possible to increase contact resistance between the inner cells to cause to be rusted on the case.
If you need circuit board cleaning, please use Series SG or SD.
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 13
13.Install the following systems for a failsafe design to ensure safety if these products are to be used in equipment
where a defect in these products may cause the loss of human life or other signification damage, such as damage to
vehicles (automobile, train, vessel), traffic lights, medical equipment, aerospace equipment, electric heating
appliances, combustion/gas equipment, rotating equipment, and disaster/crime prevention equipment.
>The system is equipped with a protection circuit and protection device.
>The system is equipped with a redundant circuit or other system to prevent an unsafe status in the event of a
single fault.
>Please execute the check or exchange the GOLD CAPACITOR periodically.
14.Before using the products, carefully check the effects on their quality and performance, and determined whether
or not they can be used. These products are designed and manufactured for general-purpose and standard use in
general electronic equipment. These products are not intended for use in the following special conditions.
•In liquid, such as Water, Oil, Chemicals, or Organic solvent
•In direct sunlight, outdoors, or in dust
•In vapor, such as dew condensation water of resistive element, or water leakage, salty air, or air with a high
concentration corrosive gas, such as Cl2, H2S, NH3, SO2, or NO2
•In an environment where strong static electricity or electromagnetic waves exist
•Mounting or placing heat-generating components or inflammables, such as vinyl-coated wires, near these
products
•Sealing or coating of these products or a printed circuit board on which these products are mounted, with resin
and other material
•Using resolvent, water or water-soluble cleaner for flux cleaning agent after soldering.
(In particular, when using water or a water-soluble cleaning agent, be careful not to leave water residues)
15.Please arrange circuit design for preventing impulse or transitional voltage.
Do not apply voltage, which exceeds the full rated voltage when the capacitors receive impulse voltage,
instantaneous high voltage,
high pulse voltage etc.
16.Do not store capacitor under any of the environment conditions listed below.
•At high temperature and high humidity.
•Where the capacitor is subject contact with water, salt water or oil.
•Where the capacitor is exposed to direct sunlight or to toxic gases.
•Where there is a lot of dust in the air.
17.Emergency procedures
If capacitors overheat or start to smell, Immediately switch off the unit’s main power supply to stop operation. Keep
your face and hands away from the capacitor, since the temperature may be high enough to cause the capacitor to
ignite and burn.
18.Capacitors disposal
When disposing of capacitors, follow the instructions below.
•Crush or make a hole in the capacitor before burning. If the capacitor is burned without making a hole, it can
explode. If taking apart the capacitor before disposal, wear protective bear such as gloves and goggles.
•If you choose no to burn used capacitors, consign them to a specialized industrial waste processor for
disposal.
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Product Specification EGC-RF-1-0
Electric Double Layer Capacitor RF series 14
19.Heat at curing adhesives for chip components
A
pplying high temperature to Gold Capacitor for a long time may cause poor reliability, even cause initial failure.
Therefore, heat at curing adhesives should be low temperature and short time. Allowable condition is as follows. For
coin type (EL) and multi-layer type (SG, SD, NF, F, SE) of Gold Capacitor, surface temperature should be 100°C
within 60sec. (In this case, peak temperature should be less than105°C)
The application guidelines above are taken from:
Technical report EIAJ RCR-2370 issued by the Japan Electric Industry Association, Inc. “Guideline of notable for
fixed electric double layer capacitors with non-solid electrolyte for use in electric equipment.”
For further details, please refer to this Technical Report.
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105°C max.
100°C
Within 60sec
Gold Capacitor surface
temperature (°C)
Electric Double Layer Capacitors EB-RF-0V684
Gold Capacitor RF Series
Part No. EECRF0V684
Category temperature range -25 to +85°C
Polarity - : NEGATIVE
Capacitance (F) 0.68
Capacitance range (F) 0.544 to 1.224
Maximum operating voltage (DC V) 3.6
Internal resistance (Ω) 20 (f=1kHz)
Case size (mm)
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9
.
5
m
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x. 6.0
±
1.0
0.5
±
0.05
Sleeve
5.0±0.3
21.5 max.
2.5±0.5
3.5±0.5
6.0±1.0
0.8±0.1
Electric Double Layer Capacitors EB-RF-0H684
Gold Capacitor RF Series
Part No. EECRF0H684
Category temperature range -25 to +85°C
Polarity - : NEGATIVE
Capacitance (F) 0.68
Capacitance range (F) 0.544to 1.224
Maximum operating voltage (DC V) 5.5
Internal resistance (Ω) 20 (f=1kHz)
Case size (mm)
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m
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x. 6.0
±
1.0
0.5
±
0.05
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5.0±0.3
21.5 max.
2.5±0.5
3.5±0.5
6.0±1.0
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