If a capacitor is rated 350 volts AC, I can only apply 350 volts ?

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zero_coke

Joined Apr 22, 2009
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Capacitance0.012µF
Voltage - AC350V
Voltage - DC1000V (1kV)
Dielectric MaterialMetallized Polypropylene Film
Tolerance±5%
According to these specs, can I apply, say, 12 volts AC or must I apply 350V AC? Is that the maximum voltage I can apply? If I apply more what will happen? Spark between the plates? Someone guide me to this please!

What does tolerance mean?
 

beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
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That is a maximum rating. Exceeding it will cause failure in the capacitor.

can I apply, say, 12 volts AC or must I apply 350V AC?
f course you can apply 12 volts. The speedo in your car may go to 120 MPH. That does not mean you can only drive at that speed.
 
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