rbaker
Well-known member
I have a handful of two different kinds of panasonic caps that are supposed to be essentially the same (FC series) Anyway I was comparing the specs and they have different ripple current ratings.
One says:
Ripple current
(100kHz)
(+105°C)
(ma)
175
The other is 120. The impedance is lower on the first one as well, but the physical size is a little bigger. I'm just confused, is the first ripple current rating better meaning it can handle more, or will it allow more ripple to pass through ie: less smooth which is bad?
I know that overall listening myself is the best determination...I'm just trying to understand how to read the specs for my own personal benefit.
One says:
Ripple current
(100kHz)
(+105°C)
(ma)
175
The other is 120. The impedance is lower on the first one as well, but the physical size is a little bigger. I'm just confused, is the first ripple current rating better meaning it can handle more, or will it allow more ripple to pass through ie: less smooth which is bad?
I know that overall listening myself is the best determination...I'm just trying to understand how to read the specs for my own personal benefit.