Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

[bgavin]

I have used Wai Fong for a Rubycon order with complete success. However, their stock is very limited.

I'm having an awful time finding Panasonic FK, and other lines that handle the more obscure sizes. For example, I need 2200/10v in 10mm diameter for Sparkle PSUs. This cap is commonly found in 12.5mm, and it won't fit. Also need 3300uf/10v in 10mm diameter.

I've looked at Mouser, DigiKey, and Wai Fong. Don't know where else to look. Overseas is fine, as long as reputable.

[Spacedye69]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

Have you tried Badcaps.net ?

BTW, get A LOT of 2200uf 10mm 16v if you plan on recapping psus.

LOL me and Pete post at the same time.

[PeteS in CA]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

AFAIK, you won't find the FK series in the states. I'd look at Panasonic's FM series, Nichicon's HE series or UCC's KY and KZE series. Topcat (BadCaps forum owner) has some Rubycon.

[kc8adu]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

2200@6.3 is fine in place of 2200@10
those are on the +3.3 and +5

[gonzo0815]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

FK is IMHO not something low esr or have i got the datasheet wrong?

[linuxguru]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

FK is low-ESR non-aqueous, but not ultra-low ESR. Its successor series are FM (Japanese, Malaysian), FJ (Malaysian only) and FL (Malaysian only). You should probably stick to FM, even though it's aqueous - it's generally available worldwide.

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

I'm stuck: I require 2200uF at 16v, and mandatory 10mm diameter.

I've been collecting a huge spread sheet of caps, and the Panasonic FK is the best fit. Nichicon VY,VK are the right size, but have substantially smaller ripple values.

As noted above, a herd of these will be mandatory for PSU recapping, so I'm looking for a vendor for making a bulk purchase. I also have a resale license, if required by the vendor.

[Topcat]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

if you have all that, why not just call digikey? They'll sell you whatever you need.

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

DigiKey does not stock the FK series, or anything else in 2200/16v/10mm that I need. That is why I'm stuck.

At this time, I only need a few to do a few PSU recap jobs. I figure I will be doing a lot more of them in the future.

[Topcat]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

I have some 2200uF 16v 10mm Rubycon ZL and PX series. that's the closest I have. Sorry.

[PeteS in CA]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

ZL is a pretty good series. How does it compare to FK - e.g. impedance and rated life? Rubycon markets the series as suitable for P/Ss.

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

Topcat,

I need a few right now at retail for immediate PSU recapping. Please contact me, or tell me how to contact you to arrange purchase.

I still want to find a bulk purchase source for FK and other Rubycon that Wai Fong does not carry.

[Spacedye69]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

How are the PX series for smps, even though they are not low esr? What about Samxon?

[linuxguru]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

1800uF/16v/10mm is available in FJ, and I guess that 2200/16/10mm should also be available. 1500uF/16v/10mm is available in NCC LXZ, which is pretty much bulletproof.

[Topcat]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

Yes, I do have some Samxon 2200uF 16v 10mm. I didn't mention it because he was looking for pannies or rubies.

bgavin, shoot me a PM with how many you need to tide you over, I'll take care of ya.

How are the PX series for smps, even though they are not low esr? What about Samxon?

I have used the PX's in a lot of PSU's, never had any issues, undervolt, or excessive ripple. I don't have many ZL's left, but the PX's are plentiful.

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

1800uF/16v/10mm is available in FJ, and I guess that 2200/16/10mm should also be available. 1500uF/16v/10mm is available in NCC LXZ, which is pretty much bulletproof.

I would like to find a bulk source for the FJ series 1800uF/16v/10mm.
DigiKey doesn't stock FK or FJ at all, and neither does Wai Fong.

Topcat, thanks for the offer. I will PM shortly.
I'm OK with Samxon, but their data sheets (GA,GC,GD,GK) don't show any 2200/16/10mm.

I've been reading all the old posts here, and it seems that 1800uf is an acceptable substitute for the 1650uf Fuhkyyu I'm finding in Antec and other PSUs..

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

I ran out of editing time, hence 2nd message.

Linuxguru, NCC makes 1800/16/10mm in KZG and KZJ, but I can't find a source for them either.

DigiKey doesn't stock FK, FJ, KZG, KZJ at all, and neither does Wai Fong.

[Topcat]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

Topcat, thanks for the offer. I will PM shortly.
I'm OK with Samxon, but their data sheets (GA,GC,GD,GK) don't show any 2200/16/10mm.

My Samxon 2200uF 16v 10mm caps are GD series.

[bgavin]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

Spec-wise, the 2200uF/10v GD is an exact replacement for the failing Teapo SZ caps or a Rubycon MBZ.

As a newbie, I read the group charts and notice High Ripple/Low ESR to be on the opposite side of the spectrum from Long Life/Low Leakage.

This leads me to think that MCZ and GA ultra low ESR might not be the best choices for power supplies.

Where is the Long Life type cap more appropriate?

[gonzo0815]

Re: Need Source for Panasonic and Rubycon Caps

That is the same thing i am a little clueles abouth the Samxon series. Except from the RS series, it seems that they all are waterbased, or do i miss something there?

Shure i used some MCZ in PSU`s too, but only as i haven`t had an alternative to them, at that time.

Any way, may be any high quality cap will probably last long enough in a PSU, regardles of water or not.