jb Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Usage at High Altitudes

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Here are precautions in using aluminum electrolytic capacitors at high altitudes, such as in
mountainous regions and in aircrafts.

As the altitude rises, the air pressure decreases. Therefore, if the capacitor is used at high altitudes, the atmospheric pressure becomes lower than the internal pressure of the capacitor. Due to the
construction of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor, there is no concern in using them at altitudes lower than about 10,000 (m).