RIAC CAP : 1996

1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 CAPACITOR APPLICATION GUIDELINES
3.0 CAPACITOR RELIABILITY
4.0 PARAMETER CHANGE CHARACTERISTICS
5.0 CAPACITOR FAILURE MODES
6.0 DATA SOURCE DESCRIPTIONS
7.0 GIDEP ALERT
8.0 REFERENCES
Appendix A - Parametric Change Data Tables
Appendix B - MIL-HDBK-217F Notice 2 Failure Rate Model
             Development
Appendix C - Discussion of Gamma and Neutron Radiation
             Effects
Appendix D - Worst Case Circuit Analysis Background

Gives information on failure modes of the various capacitor types, their observed failure rates, and specific areas of concern when selecting a capacitor.