Wet tantalum reformation method and apparatus

Details Wet tantalum reformation method and apparatus Wet tantalum reformation method and apparatus

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Manuel, George (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

Reexamination Certificate

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07917217

ABSTRACT:
A method of reforming a wet-tantalum capacitor is disclosed. The method comprises charging the capacitor to a voltage that is substantially less than one of a maximum and rated voltage for the capacitor. The method also comprises providing an open circuit condition and allowing the capacitor to at least partially discharge through leakage current.

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