Re: Replacement Chemicon SMG caps



My neighbour has a friend who is willing to replace all of my caps free of charge with Rubycons YXG series caps (they are the only ones they have at his work). My apologies as I am a complete noob - and cannot fully understand the data sheets of the caps.

smg specs:
[url]https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/smg-series/3646[/url]

rubicon:
[url]https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/yxg-series/25454[/url]

the high and low frequency ripple currents appear to have significant...

Re: Replacement Chemicon SMG caps



Thank you! Ill order some panasonic FR series for the recap (will there be any issues given that they are low esr?
Anyone have any experience with the Panasonic EEUTA1 they are rated at an insane 125 degrees!...

Re: Replacement Chemicon SMG caps

Ive tested all of the caps and a number are faulty.
My main thing is a recommendation of which series of cap to go for in a brand like panasonic, nichicon, rubycon
( with at least 105 degrees and longer lifespan)

Hi All,

Ive just pulled apart a bowers & wilkins sub.
The power board is covered in crappy chemi con SMG series caps. A couple are leaking and some others have ESR levels above manufacturer spec.

Please any advice would be dearly appreciated. I want an alternative at least 105degrees longer life caps (the smg are 85 degrees 2000hrs)
Ive been reading and getting more confused, ppl saying you need to match the same ESR and spec correctly.

Ive attached pics - the little black caps are the SmG - not sure if i need low esr caps or general...

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Hello... im trying to post a new thread - I don't know what's worse lol
figuring out how the new member posting or repairing my subwoofer

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

hello,
I am a complete noob. Just purchased an ESR meter, multimeter and multifunction tester - hoping to learn as much and help others along the way