Film capacitors are a type of capacitor commonly used in electronic products, playing a role in storing and releasing electric charge within circuits.
However, poor quality film capacitors can lead to a range of adverse effects and damages on electronic products.
Firstly, poor quality film capacitors are prone to failure. Due to inferior materials or inadequate manufacturing processes, these capacitors may suffer from issues such as internal short circuits, aging and damage of dielectric materials, rendering the capacitors unable to function properly. This can affect the overall performance of electronic products, increase maintenance costs, and compromise product reliability.
Secondly, poor quality film capacitors may experience capacitance drift, leading to instability in electronic circuits. The capacitance and stability of capacitors are critical factors influencing circuit stability.
Capacitance drift refers to a change in capacitance value during usage, and when severe, it can cause the capacitor to malfunction, resulting in unstable circuit performance and causing failures.
Poor quality film capacitors may also exhibit excessive leakage current. Leakage current refers to the minute current that flows through a capacitor under working voltage. If leakage current is too high, it can disrupt the capacitor’s ability to maintain charge stability, thereby affecting the overall operation of the circuit.
Furthermore, poor quality film capacitors may pose a fire risk for electronic products. If the capacitor has insufficient capacitance or fails, leading to excessive voltage, it could trigger overvoltage issues in the electronic product, potentially causing short circuits, fires, and other hazards.
Poor quality film capacitors can have detrimental effects and risks on electronic products. To ensure the performance of electronic products, it is essential to choose film capacitors with reliable quality, ensuring the normal operation of the electronic products.
This article is provided by JYH HSU Electronics (also known as Dongguan Zhixu Electronics), a manufacturer of electronic components such as capacitors and varistors.
Post time: Aug-11-2023