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Audio Accessories - Capacitors

Mars Audio offers both Aluminum Electrolytic and Metalized Polyester film capacitors, suitable for a variety of applications.


Aluminum Electrolytics


  • Available with 6%, 10%, and 17% dissipation factor
  • Dual rubber end seals
  • Close tolerance
  • Other values and voltages available upon request
Performance Specifications
Rated working voltage range: 100 VDC
Rated capacitance range: 1-1,000 uF
Capacitance tolerance: A series: +/- 10%
B series: +/- 10%
C series: +/- 20%
Maximum current leakage: 0.03 CV + 15 uA
Operating temperature range: -45 degC - +85ºC
Maximum dissipation factor at 25ºC A series: 6% @ 1kHz
B series: 10% @ 1kHz
C series: 6% @ 1kHZ
Life test - 1,00 hours at 85ºC 1. Capacitance charge within 20% of initial measured value
2. Dissipation factor less than 200% of specified maximum value
3. Leakage current: less than specified maximum value
End seal construction Dual Rubber


Metalized Polyester Film Capacitors



  • Non-inductive wound construction
  • Polyester film wrapped
  • Epoxy resin end seals
  • High moisture & insulation resistance
  • Low dissipation factor
  • Tape and reeling available
  • Solvent resistant
  • Other values and voltages available upon request
Performance Specifications
Working temperature range -40 degC - +85 degC without voltage derating
Capacitance range 0.01 uF - 42 uF
Capacitance tolerance +/- 10% standard+/- 5% optional
Rated voltage range 100V/250V
Dissipation factor (%) 1% maximum @ 1kHZ and 25 degC
Dielectric strength 160% of rated voltage @ 25 degC for 1 minute. (with current limiting resistance of 1 ohm/V)
Insulation resistance 1. C < 0.33 uf: 30,000 mega-ohms-minute
2. C > 0.33 uF: 10,000 mega-ohms-minute
Life test 1. Capacitance charge within 5% of initial measured value @ 25 degC
2. Dissipation factor < 1% @ 25 degC
3. Insulation resistance > 30% of specified value @ 25 degC





GRT-MARS was first certified ISO 9000 in May 2001by SGS, a leading international ISO consulting and audit firm. In August 2003, we received ISO 9001:2000 certification. By earning ISO 9001:2000 certification, GRT-MARS affirms its commitment to a quality management system dedicated to delivering services of consistently high quality — quality that is paramount — to our many, varied clients with global interests.