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Old 07-18-07, 11:18 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bill
I'll try to work out a way of measuring the capacity of the original device, as I'd like to know what is the cause of the problem.
Update:

All my attempts to measure the capacity of the old backup capacitor have led nowhere. I've come to the conclusion that this particular type of 'super-capacitor' is actually closer to being a 'battery' than a normal capacitor. (i.e. it appears to storage power via chemical reaction)

As far as I can see the capacity has been lost but it also has a higher internal resistance (spec is 200R this one appears nearer 2K)
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