Ceramic capacitors are popular for their ceramic material as dielectric, small size and high voltage resistance, and play a key role in various electronic products. For these important electronic components, storage period and correct storage methods have a significant impact on their performance and life.
While manufacturers often promise a one-year storage life for ceramic chip capacitors, in reality, if properly stored, their actual service life can extend well beyond this period. It is worth noting that the storage period of capacitors is not only related to the manufacturing process, but also closely related to the storage environment, storage time and usage methods. Therefore, following proper storage guidelines is key to extending the life of your capacitors.
The storage conditions of ceramic chip capacitors require special attention. First, capacitors should be stored in a dry, moisture-proof environment away from chemicals and fire sources. The ideal storage conditions are to control the temperature at approximately 25℃±5℃ and maintain the humidity at 65%±10%. In such an environment, the electrical characteristics of the capacitor will not be affected even if it exceeds one year. However, if the humidity of the storage environment exceeds 90%, the insulation performance of the capacitor may be reduced and the withstand voltage performance may also be affected.
When using ceramic capacitors, you also need to pay attention to their sensitivity to temperature changes. Under working conditions, if the capacitor encounters high temperatures, excessive decrease in its capacity may affect the overall performance and even cause the capacitor to fail. Capacitors made of different materials have different temperature sensitivity points, which requires special attention during use.
Overall, while ceramic capacitors technically have a storage life of one year, by following correct storage conditions and usage, we can greatly extend their lifespan. When storing capacitors, avoid high temperature and high humidity environments, as well as avoid corrosion by chemical substances. When using it, it should be operated under the guidance of professionals and in strict compliance with relevant national standards such as IEC60384 or GB/T 6346 to ensure the performance and safety of the capacitor. Through these measures, ceramic capacitors can be effectively protected and the stability and safety performance of electronic products can be ensured.