Which failure mechanism accelerates when a capacitor operates above its rated temperature?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric breakdown leads to a conductive path, causing a short circuit and increased current flow via thermal runaway, ultimately destroying the capacitor, because this greatly increases joule heating; rather than the electrolyte leaking, which reduces performance gradually.

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