Supercapacitors
FG Series
Overview
Applications
Supercapacitors have characteristics ranging from
traditional capacitors and batteries. As a result,
supercapacitors can be used like a secondary battery
when applied in a DC circuit. These devices are best suited
for use in low voltage DC hold-up applications such as
embedded microprocessor systems with flash memory.
FG Series Supercapacitors, also known as Electric Double-
Layer Capacitors (EDLCs), are intended for high energy
storage applications.
Benefits
• Wide range of temperature from −25°C to +70°C
(FG and FGH types) and −40°C to +85°C (FGR type)
• Maintenance free
• Maximum operating voltages of 3.5 VDC and 5.5 VDC
• Highly reliable against liquid leakage
• Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Part Number System
FG
Series
FG
FGH
FGR
0H
Maximum Operating Voltage
0V = 3.5 VDC
0H = 5.5 VDC
104
Capacitance Code (F)
First two digits represent
significant figures. Third digit
specifies number of zeros.
Z
Capacitance
Tolerance
Z = −20/+80%
F
Environmental
F = Lead-free
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Supercapacitors – FG Series
Dimensions – Millimeters
H Maximum
ℓ
Minimum
d
1
± 0.1
d
2
± 0.1
(Terminal)
ø D ± 0.5
Sleeve
-
○
P ± 0.5
+
○
Part Number
FG0H103ZF
FG0H223ZF
FG0H473ZF
FG0H104ZF
FG0H224ZF
FG0H474ZF
FG0H105ZF
FG0H225ZF
FG0H475ZF
FG0V155ZF
FGH0H104ZF
FGH0H224ZF
FGH0H474ZF
FGH0H105ZF
FGH0V474ZF
FGR0H474ZF
FGR0H105ZF
FGR0H225ZF
øD
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
13.0
14.5
16.5
21.5
28.5
16.5
11.0
11.0
16.5
21.5
13.0
14.5
16.5
21.5
H
5.5
5.5
5.5
6.5
9.0
18.0
19.0
19.0
22.0
14.0
5.5
7.0
8.0
9.5
7.5
18.0
19.0
19.0
P
5.08
5.08
5.08
5.08
5.08
5.08
5.08
7.62
10.16
5.08
5.08
5.08
5.08
7.62
5.08
5.08
5.08
7.62
0.3 Minimum
ℓ
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
6.1
3.1
2.7
2.7
2.7
3.0
2.7
2.4
2.7
3.0
d
1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.6
d
2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
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Supercapacitors – FG Series
Performance Characteristics
Supercapacitors should not be used for applications such as ripple absorption because of their high internal resistance
(several hundred mΩ to a hundred Ω) compared to aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Thus, its main use would be
similar to that of secondary battery such as power back-up in DC circuit. The following list shows the characteristics of
supercapacitors as compared to aluminum electrolytic capacitors for power back-up and secondary batteries.
Secondary Battery
NiCd
Back-up ability
Eco-hazard
Operating Temperature Range
Charge Time
Charge/Discharge Life Time
Restrictions on
Charge/Discharge
Flow Soldering
Automatic Mounting
Safety Risks
–
Cd
−20 to +60°C
few hours
approximately 500 times
yes
not applicable
not applicable
leakage, explosion
Lithium Ion
–
–
−20 to +50°C
few hours
approximately 500 to 1,000
times
yes
not applicable
not applicable
leakage, combustion,
explosion, ignition
–
–
−55 to +105°C
few seconds
limitless (*1)
none
applicable
applicable
heat-up, explosion
Capacitor
Aluminum Electrolytic
Supercapacitor
–
–
−40 to +85°C (FR, FT)
few seconds
limitless (*1)
none
applicable
applicable
(FM and FC series)
gas emission (*2)
(*1) Aluminum electrolytic capacitors and supercapacitors have limited lifetime. However, when used under proper conditions, both can operate within a
predetermined lifetime.
(*2) There is no harm as it is a mere leak of water vapor which transitioned from water contained in the electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid). However,
application of abnormal voltage surge exceeding maximum operating voltage may result in leakage and explosion.
Typical Applications
Intended Use (Guideline)
Long time back-up
Power Supply (Guideline)
500 μA and below
Application
CMOS microcomputer,
IC for clocks
Examples of Equipment
CMOS microcomputer,
static RAM/DTS
(digital tuning system)
Series
FG series
Environmental Compliance
All KEMET supercapacitors are RoHS Compliant.
RoHS Compliant
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Supercapacitors – FG Series
Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference
Maximum
Operating
Voltage (VDC)
3.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
3.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
Part Number
FG0V155ZF
FG0H103ZF
FG0H223ZF
FG0H473ZF
FG0H104ZF
FGH0H104ZF
FG0H224ZF
FGH0H224ZF
FGH0H105ZF
FGH0H474ZF
FGH0V474ZF
FG0H474ZF
FGR0H474ZF
FG0H105ZF
FGR0H105ZF
FG0H225ZF
FGR0H225ZF
FG0H475ZF
Maximum Voltage Holding
Maximum ESR
Current at 30 Characteristic Weight (g)
at 1 kHz (Ω)
Charge Discharge
Minutes (mA) Minimum (V)
System (F) System (F)
1.5
0.010
0.022
0.047
0.10
—
0.22
—
0.47
—
—
0.47
0.47
1.0
1.0
2.2
2.2
4.7
2.2
0.013
0.028
0.060
0.13
0.10
0.28
0.22
1.0
0.47
0.47
0.60
0.60
1.3
1.3
2.8
2.8
6.0
65
300
200
200
100
100
100
100
35
65
25
120
120
65
65
35
35
35
1.5
0.015
0.033
0.071
0.15
0.15
0.33
0.33
1.5
0.71
0.42
0.71
0.71
1.5
1.5
3.3
3.3
7.1
—
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
—
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
5.2
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.0
2.5
1.3
7.2
4.1
2.6
5.1
5.1
7.0
7.0
12.1
12.1
27.3
Nominal Capacitance
Part numbers in bold type represent popularly purchased components.
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Supercapacitors – FG Series
Specifications
Item
Category Temperature Range
Maximum Operating Voltage
Capacitance
Capacitance Allowance
ESR
Current (30 minutes value)
FG, FGH Type
−25°C to +70°C
5.5 VDC, 3.5 VDC
Refer to Table 1
+80%,−20%
Refer to Table 1
Refer to Table 1
5.5 VDC
FGR Type
−40°C to +85°C
Refer to Table 1
+80%,−20%
Refer to Table 1
Refer to Table 1
Test Conditions
(conforming to JIS C 5160-1)
Refer to “Measurement Conditions”
Refer to “Measurement Conditions”
Measured at 1 kHz, 10 mA; See also
“Measurement Conditions”
Refer to “Measurement Conditions”
Surge voltage:
6.3 V (5.5 V type)
4.0 V (3.5 V type)
30 seconds
9 minutes 30 seconds
1,000
0.010 F 1,500 Ω
0.022 F
560 Ω
0.047 F
300 Ω
0.10 F
150 Ω
0.22 F
56 Ω
0.47 F
30 Ω
1.0 F, 1.5 F
15 Ω
2.2 F, 4.7 F
10 Ω
0 Ω
70±2°C (FG, FGH)
85±2°C (FGR)
Capacitance
> 90% of initial ratings
> 90% of initial ratings
Charge:
Discharge:
Number of cycles:
Series resistance:
ESR
Surge
Current (30
minutes
value)
≤ 120% of initial ratings
≤ 120% of initial ratings
≤ 120% of initial ratings
≤ 120% of initial ratings
Discharge
resistance:
Temperature:
Appearance
Capacitance
ESR
Capacitance
ESR
Characteristics
in Different
Temperature
Capacitance
ESR
Current (30
minutes
value)
Capacitance
ESR
Current (30
minutes
value)
Capacitance
Vibration
Resistance
ESR
Current (30
minutes
value)
Appearance
No obvious abnormality
≥ 50% of
initial value
≤ 400% of
initial value
No obvious abnormality
≥ 50% of
initial value
≤ 400% of
initial value
≥ 30% of
initial value
≤ 700% of
initial value
≤ 200% of
initial value
Satisfy initial
ratings
≤ 1.5 CV (mA)
Within ±20% of
initial value
Satisfy initial
ratings
Satisfy initial
ratings
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
2
Phase
3
Conforms to 4.17
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Phase 3:
Phase 4:
Phase 5:
Phase 6:
Phase
5
≤ 200% of
initial value
Satisfy initial
ratings
≤ 1.5 CV (mA)
Within ±20% of
initial value
Satisfy initial
ratings
Satisfy initial
ratings
+25±2°C
−25±2°C
−40±2°C (FGR)
+25±2°C
+70±2°C (FG, FGH)
+85±2°C (FGR)
+25±2°C
Phase
5
Phase
6
Phase
6
Satisfy initial ratings
Satisfy initial ratings
Conforms to 4.13
Frequency:
Testing Time:
10 to 55 Hz
6 hours
No obvious abnormality
Over 3/4 of the terminal should be
covered by the new solder
No obvious abnormality
Over 3/4 of the terminal should be
covered by the new solder
Conforms to 4.11
Solder temp:
Dipping time:
+245±5°C
5±0.5 seconds
Solderability
1.6 mm from the bottom should be dipped.
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