chemicon tmv replacement

[theOracle]

Re: chemicon tmv replacement

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that was HN and HM series 2003~2004, flawed electrolyte. It has never been proven whether it was part of the 'stolen formula' industrial espionage mumbo jumbo of the late 90's....but the fact remains that Nichicon did indeed have a couple crap years....that's life I guess. Even pannies dont have a perfect record, I've pulled many roasted ones out of many HP, IBM/lenovo, Dell, and other brand toaster boxes, just the same, I've pulled far more UCC and rubycon failures out of same boxes. Panasonic is the best IMO, but you will pay for those bad boys. Next in line as my fav is Nichicon. You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but UCC KZG and KZJ are still the number one big name I still pull failures out of hardware compared to any of the 'good brands'.....

It would be helpful and cool if you would list us a top 10 list of most common brand/series of blown caps you have had to replace in the last 12 years - yes I have read the Bad Capacitors photo thread, but since you have seen more blown caps than most people in the world, would be interesting to see your own "10 most common to bulge and leak list", based on just your own experience in the badcaps business.

[tom66]

Re: chemicon tmv replacement

Who actually uses high quality caps int heir products nowaday? Mostly the military (or military-spec electronics) and hobbyists. It is sufficient for Panasonic and Rubycon to deal only with Newark, and I'm sure they had their accountants draw out the numbers for what I describe and reach the same conclusion...

Most cars use good caps on the ECU / BCM etc. as they get hot.

Yamaha and Onkyo still use Nichicon and Chemicon in their AVR/amps, the smaller caps are generally Jamicon/TK though. Panasonic and Sony use good caps in their TVs though some of Panasonic's premium plasma line (55" above) up use Lelon/Taicon. Sharp's AQUOS 60" and above use good caps.

Most high end servers/routers/etc. use good caps.