Electrolytic Capacitor Ripple Current: 6 OEM Checks

September. 23, 2026

A source-backed OEM guide to aluminum electrolytic capacitor ripple-current selection, frequency conversion, temperature rise, lifetime estimates and sample validation.

DC-Link Discharge Resistor Selection: 6 OEM Checks

September. 22, 2026

A source-backed OEM guide to DC-link discharge resistor selection, including stored energy, exponential voltage decay, pulse stress, duty cycle, mounting, RFQ inputs and sample validation.

NTC Inrush Limiter Hot Restart: 6 OEM Checks

September. 21, 2026

A practical OEM guide to NTC inrush limiter hot-restart behavior, recovery time, bus discharge, ambient conditions, peak current and restart validation.

X1 vs X2 Safety Capacitors: 6 OEM Selection Checks

September. 21, 2026

X1 and X2 are line-to-line EMI suppression capacitors with different impulse categories. This OEM guide explains six checks for class, approval, voltage, environment and mechanical fit.

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Storage: 6 OEM Checks

September. 19, 2026

A practical OEM guide to date codes, storage conditions, shelf-life evidence, voltage treatment and release tests for aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

DC-Link Capacitor Thermal Validation: 7 RFQ Inputs

September. 18, 2026

Specify a DC-link capacitor with the ripple-current spectrum, terminal and ambient temperatures, cooling interface, hotspot limit and first-article validation plan.

Motor Start vs Run Capacitors: What OEM Buyers Must Specify

September. 17, 2026

Compare motor start and run capacitors by duty, switching, ratings, thermal conditions and mechanical fit before approving an OEM replacement.

CBB60 Terminals and Mechanical Fit: What OEM Buyers Must Specify

September. 16, 2026

Specify CBB60 terminals, lead length, body envelope and mounting with a drawing-led RFQ and first-article fit check before production.

CBB61 Fan Capacitor Markings: What OEM Buyers Must Verify

September. 15, 2026

An OEM CBB61 fan capacitor RFQ needs exact markings, terminals, case fit and a sample-check plan. Compare documented examples without assuming a universal series range.

Carbon Film Resistor Selection: 6 RFQ Checks

September. 14, 2026

Select a carbon film resistor by resistance, tolerance, voltage, derating, pulse duty, construction and mechanical fit.