1. The electric field grows as the reverse voltage increases. 2. It will also provide a maximum reverse voltage limited by zener or avalanche breakdown. 3. The breakdown starts when reverse voltage is applied. 4. Reverse voltage or ripple currents higher than specified can destroy the dielectric and thus the capacitor.5. Two LEDs can be paired this way, so that each protects the other from reverse voltage . 6. Nevertheless, electrolytic capacitors can withstand for short instants a reverse voltage for a limited number of cycles. 7. Nevertheless, they can withstand for short instants a type dependent reverse voltage for a limited number of cycles. 8. As pulse discharge capacitors, they are useful in applications with reversing voltages , such as in magnetizing equipment. 9. This is different from a Zener diode, which will stop conducting once the reverse voltage drops below the breakdown voltage. 10. While higher reverse voltages are achievable, they would present a higher forward voltage, comparable to other types of standard diodes.
