An integrated capacitor assembly that offers improved performance
characteristics in a convenient and space-saving package is provided. The
capacitor assembly contains multiple discrete solid electrolytic
capacitors that are "finished" in the sense that they are provided with
leads and encapsulated. This allows each individual capacitor to be
tested for performance prior to its incorporation into the capacitor
assembly, thereby increasing the product yield and quality. More
specifically, because each individual capacitor may be "pre-tested" and
"aged", the likelihood that the final capacitor assembly will fail its
performance test is minimal.