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Am I violating any derating rules for C2?

@copilot Am I violating any derating rules for C2?
2y
Looking at the properties for component C2, it is a capacitor with a capacitance of 10uF and a maximum voltage of 6V. In the operating conditions for your project, the operating voltage is from 0V to 5V DC. This is within the maximum voltage of the capacitor, and thus, the capacitor should operate safely under these conditions.
However, derating rules often recommend operating capacitors at some percentage (say 50% to 80%) below their maximum rated voltage for long-term reliability, especially in harsh environments. In such cases, you may have to replace or select a different capacitor with a higher voltage rating.
For example, if you decided to use a 50% derating, you'd want a capacitor with a rated voltage of 10V for a 5V system. Despite this, if your system is not likely to experience large voltage spikes, and the capacitor is not continuously operating close to it's maximum voltage, it might be acceptable to use C2. I recommend checking the NASA derating guidelines and the specific capacitor's datasheet or consulting an electronics engineer for more precise advice.
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An example of cap de-rating as a design review "@Copilot do a design review bas...

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will C2 capacitance be stable?

@copilot will C2 capacitance be stable?
2y
The stability of the capacitance of capacitor C2 (Designator: C2, Manufacturer: Samsung, Capacitance: 10μF, Max Voltage: 6V, Operating Voltage: 5V, Dielectric: X5R) will depend on a number of factors including temperature, voltage, and frequency.
The X5R dielectric used in capacitor C2 has a temperature coefficient, which means the capacitance can change with changes in temperature. Specifically, X5R capacitors are rated for a temperature range of -55ºC to +85ºC with a capacitance drift of ±15%. This makes it suitable for the operating temperature range of the product which is -55ºC to 125ºC.
However, the X5R dielectric also has a voltage coefficient, which means the capacitance can decrease as the applied voltage increases. Given that the maximum operating voltage of C2 is 6V, and it will be operating at 5V, there might be a reduction in the actual capacitance.
In general, for stability, it is always a good practice to choose a capacitor with a higher voltage rating than the operating voltage. This makes the voltage drop less likely to significantly affect the capacitance.
Moreover, for applications requiring high stability, capacitors with Class I dielectrics such as NP0 or C0G should be chosen over Class II dielectrics like X5R, X7R etc.
Hence, while the C2's capacitance might be generally stable within its specified operating conditions and within the tolerance of the X5R dielectric, for greater stability, a capacitor with a class I dielectric and/or a higher voltage rating could be considered.
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The Weyland Scanner: Mineral Detection

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Portable scanner capable of detecting and analyzing rare minerals for off-world mining operations.

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Scientific

NASA Standards, Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA), RoHs

-6V to 6V DC

-55 ºC to 125ºC

50 kilorad kRad

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$46.72–$47.49

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