October 28, 2010

Subject: Type 300/301 capacitors less than .750 diameter

Current availability of materials, forces us to redefine the life parameters of these capacitors in order to continue to produce RoHS compliant parts.

 The parts .750 diameter and greater, are not affected because they utilize a molded header construction.

We supply many parts in this series which do not require RoHS.  We will continue to offer this option.  The life parameters of these parts will not be affected.

All capacitors produced on or after November 1, 2010, are subject to the changes being made to our catalog specifications concerning life.

Highlights

4000 hour load life - RoHS .750 diameter and greater

RoHS-Less than .75 diameter 2000 hour load life

Non-RoHS - Less than .75 diameter 4000 hour load life

Load Life:  4000 h at full load at 85 °C - RoHS .750 diameter and greater

                        2000 h at full load at 85 °C - RoHS Less than .75 diameter

                        4000 h at full load at 85 °C - Non-RoHS Less than .75 diameter

Part Numbering System

Blank     301R

ROHS

NR      301R

Non-RoHS

We regret any inconvenience this may have created.

Rex Easterly

Product Manager