Gold Cap Supercap Leak - Expert Advice Needed

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Start date Mar 9, 2013
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Gold Cap supercapacitors, specifically 3.3 Farads at 2.5V, can experience self-discharge, which may occur even when not connected to a load. The rate of discharge is crucial for diagnosing the issue, as a rapid discharge could indicate a problem. Experts suggest measuring the discharge rate to determine if it falls within normal parameters for this type of capacitor. If the discharge is unusually fast, it may signal a leak or internal failure. Understanding these factors is essential for effective troubleshooting and ensuring optimal performance.

Mar 9, 2013

ramonegumpert

Dear Experts

I am using Gold Cap super capacitors. About 3.3 Farads ones at 2.5V.

When I charged it to 2.5V, it immediate starts to discharge within a few seconds even when not connected to load.

Is this normal?

Thank you for reading.

Best regards
Ramone

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Mar 9, 2013

pantaz

How did you determine the discharge is occurring? What is the rate of discharge?

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