Abstract: In a solid electrolyte capacitor in a chip structure, a capacitor member is connected to a cathode terminal by a solder layer or by a conductive glue. A fuse element is arranged in the cathode terminal, the fuse element bridging an opening in the cathode terminal. The cathode terminal is interrupted at the location of the opening to place the fuse element in series with the cathode terminal and the body of the capacitor. An anode wire is connected to the anode terminal.

Abstract: When solid electrolytic capacitors are connected with incorrect polarities to a current source, short circuit currents flow. The capacitors may heat up to such an extent that the capacitor internal portions ignite and the casings of the capacitors, such as plastic casings, begin to burn. By providing a gap between a cathode terminal and a cathode contacting within the capacitor whereby the gap is bridged with a meltable circuit breaker such as solder, burning of the capacitor may be prevented. When internal portions of the capacitor heat due to incorrect polarity connections, the solder will melt and the current will be interrupted.

Abstract: For achieving stable electrical values, solid electrolytic capacitors must be reformed. To that end they were previously connected to the voltage required for the reforming and were simultaneously subjected to a raised temperature. A barrier resistance was necessary, for that purpose, for each individual capacitor. In the new process, the capacitors are placed on a metal plate which is covered with an elastic conductive plastic. As a result, the need for an individual barrier resistance for each individual capacitor is obviated.