PLASTIC FILM CAPACITORS
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
FOR PLASTIC FILM CAPACITORS
1.Circuit Design
(1) Please make sure the environmental and mounting conditions to which capacitor will be exposed are within the conditions
specified in Nichicon's catalog (or alternate Nichicon specifications, such as series drawing).
(2) Category Temperature and Humidity
q In case that the category temperature is specified differently from store temperature, please follow the specific drawing.
w Do not expose film capacitors to rapid temperature variations. Even if the range of change is within the specified limits.
e Do not use film capacitors in such high humidity conditions that result in the capacitor being exposed to water (including
condensation).
(3) When you choosing film capacitors for your circuit. Be sure the capacitor match the requirement of the application. If film
capacitors are chosen in incorrectly, deterioration of the characteristics will be accelerated. Therefore, please chose the capacitor
carefully.
(4) Please contact out sales office. Prior to using film capacitors in applications other than those for which the capacitor was
designed.
(5) U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e s p e c i f i e d , d o n o t u s e f i l m c a p a c i t o r s i n t h e c i r c u i t s r e q u i r i n g r a p i d a n d ve r y f r e q u e n t
charge/discharge. Doing so may result in degrading or destruction of the capacitor.
(6) Applying Voltage
q Rated voltage of film capacitors designed for "AC" applications are marked with "VAC". In the case of capacitors designed for
"DC" applications, only the voltage is marked.
w "AC" rated capacitors (series: XL) must be used within a maximum of 110% of rated voltage including the input voltage
variation.
e In case of "DC" voltage rated capacitors, the applied voltage shall be within a range where the peak value
of ripple voltage (DC voltage + peak value of AC voltage) does not exceed the DC rated voltage. If there is a possibility that
the applied voltage will exceed the rated voltage, please contact our sales office. In addition, if you use film capacitors in an
ambient temperature condition that exceeds the category temperature range, the voltage should be derated in accordance with
Fig. 1.
r In cases where you apply alternate voltage to XK-(ZH), XK, XP series, please refer to table1 for the allowable max AC voltage.
As for XK-(ZH), XK and XP series, do not use in across-the-line application even with the derating.
t Do not use more than two (2) pieces of film capacitors in series.
Fig.1 Derating of Voltage and Operating Temperature
Derating Voltage Rate (%)
XK-(ZH), XK, XP, XT Series
100
70
85
105
Operating Temperature (°C)
Table 1 Maximum Operating AC Voltage (at 50, 60Hz)
Rated Voltage
250VDC
400VDC
630VDC
800VDC
XK-(ZH)
125VAC
200VAC
250VAC
--------
XK
125VAC
200VAC
250VAC
--------
XP
125VAC
160VAC
200VAC
250VAC
(7) Derating of Rated Voltage to High Frequency
When using the XK-(ZH), XK or XP series in a high frequent circuit, please use the capacitor within the voltage limit calculated by
the rated voltage multiplied by the coefficient listed in table 2.
However, be sure that effective current and the effective VA does not exceed the values specified in table 3 to 8.
Please consult our sales office, prior to operating capacitors at sinusoidal waves other than sine-wave. (In case of sinuous waves,
the effective current and the effective VA values shall be calculated from peak voltage and current of applied current wave, pulse
and frequency)
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Table 2 Derating of Voltage at High Frequency
XK-(ZH), XK Series
Frequency Derating Rate to (Hz)
50/60Hz AC Rated voltage(%)
50/60
100 1k
54
5k
39
10k
34
20k
30
30k
27
40k
26
50k
25
60k
24
70k
23
80k
22
90k
21
100k
21
Frequency
(Hz)
50/60 001k
005k
010k
020k
030k
040k
050k
060k
070k
080k
090k
100k
XP Series
Derating Rate to
50/60Hz AC Rated voltage(%)
100
76
55
49
41
38
36
35
33
32
31
30
30
(8) Permissible Current, VA value and Inherent Temperature Rise
q Do not use film capacitors in circuits that may exceed the maximum permissible current as specified in tables 3 to 8. The
permissible current will values will vary due to material and design, even though appearance is similar, therefore, please
carefully confirm all perimeters using the specification.
Also, if the capacitors to be subjected to a sinuous wave flow, please contact our sales office to select the proper capacitor.
w The permissible VA value is restricted by the upper category temperature(ambient temperature + inherent temperature +
radiant heat).
Do not use the capacitor in circuits which exceed the maximum permissible VA value specified in table 3 to 8. The permissible
values will vary due to material and design, even though appearance is similar, therefore, please carefully confirm all
perimeters using the specification.
Also, if the capacitors to be subjected to a sinuous wave flow, please contact our sales office to select the proper capacitor.
e The inherent temperature under a no air flow shall be within the value listed below.
XK-(ZH), XK series...... +10°C or below
XP, XT series............ +5°C or below
(9)A "hum" may be produced under certain high frequency wave conditions. The "hum" does not effect the capacitor characteristics.
Please consult our sales office if your application does not permit a "hum".
(10) When designing circuit boards, please take into consideration how other parts would be affected should
the capacitor develop a short or open circuit.
2. Mounting
(1) Installation
q When installing capacitors, you must avoid any pulling, pushing or twisting stress to the leads or terminals.
w Certain coditions, such as large capacitor body size or serious vibration, require the capacitor body to be affixed to the board
using holders or resin coating. When using such materials, please be sure they do
not effect the capacitor characteristics.
(2) Soldering
q When soldering capacitors, avoid proesses that require a long dwell time or high temperatures. Such conditions will result in
deterioration of characteristics or short-circuit defects. Please ensure that the soldering process is within the range shown in
the following Fig. 2.
w When using a soldering iron to solder the capacitor, the soldering condition must be within the following specifications:
Bit temperature: 350 ± 10°C
Application time of soldering iron : 3 second
e If re-wor k is necessar y, please wait until the capacitor temperature is equal to room temperature. Do not rework more than twice.
r Please do not use Infrared-reflow an it will cause serious heat stress to the capacitor.
t Prior to soldering film capacitors on the same PC board as chip type capacitors, please consult our sales office to confirm the
compatibility of the soldering process.
Fig 2 Solder temp. and soldering time
In case soldering iron in used.
In case of solder dipping.
360
340
Temp (°C)
320
Preheat shall be less than 1 minute at a
temperature lower than 110°C
300
280
260
240
220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Soldering Time (Sec.)
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(3) Cleaning
q If it is necessary to use cleaning agents to wash the board after soldering, please select alcohol based agents such as
isopropyl alcohol.
w Please wash the board as soon as possible after soldering.
e Please dry the board as soon as possible after cleaning.
3. In the equipment
(1) Do not directly touch the terminal with your hand.
(2) Do not short between terminals be conductor, nor spill conductible liquid such as alkaline nor acidic solution on or near the
capacitor.
(3) Please make sure that the ambient conditions where the set is installed will be free from spilling water or oil, direct sunlight,
ultraviolet rays, radiation, poisonous gas, vibration or mechanical shock.
4. Maintenance and Inspection
(1) If periodical inspection is required, please inspect the capacitor based on the specification of the drawings or catalog.
5. In an Emergency
(1) If you see or smell smoke, immediately turn off the main switch or pull out the plug from the outlet.
6. Storage
(1) Storage
q Do not store the capacitor in high temperature or high humidity. The ambient storage conditions should be:
Temperature : --10 to + 40°C
Humidity
: lower than 75%
Place
: indoor
Ambient conditions to avoid;
quick temperature change
Exposure to spilling water or oil, direct sunlight,
ultraviolet rays, radiation, poisonous gas such as
hydrogen sulfide, sulfurous acid, nitrous acid, chorine,
ammonium, etc..
w Please store the capacitors in the original packed condition to avoid any physical stress to the capacitor.
(2) Handling
q Do not apply excess vibration, mechanical shock (drop) or pressure to the capacitor.
w Do not apply stress to the lead such as bending, pulling or twisting.
7. Disposal
(1) Please dispose capacitors as industrial waste.
8. Other
(1) Contents of this catalog (specifications, material, etc.) are subject to change without notice.
Technical information (data) contained in this material is for description representation and application of the product and does not
constitute any guarantee.
(2) When ordering, please include the following information:
q Voltage to be applied ("DC" or "AC", ripple value)
w Rated capacitance value and rated capacitance tolerance
e Category temperature range (inherent temperature + radiant heat should be inclued)
r Specific operating condition (wave form, effective current, dv/dt, etc.)
t Estimated failure mode
If the capacitor should fail, what effect will this have on the components or set.
If other components should fail, what effect will it have on the capacitor.
y Soldering condition (pre-heat condition, solder temperature, time, profile when chip parts are mounted on the same board)
u Set ambient condition (max. operating temperature, method of affixing, automobile use, existence of any
gas surrounding capacitor)
(3) Do not use parts provided as samples in sets for resale.
The above mentioned material is according to EIAJ RCR2350 D (issued in November 2012) titled "Guideline of notabilia for Fixed Plastic Film
Capacitors for use in Electronic Equipment". Please refer to the book for details.
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Type numbering system
1
2 3
4
Type
Series name
5
Rated voltage
6
7
8
10 11
12 13 14 15 16
Configuration
Specification
classification
9
Rated capacitance
Capacitance
tolerance
See page 376
See pages
387 to 395
10
Item
Code
Plastic film
Q
Capacitiors
Rated Voltage
(V)
50
100
125
250
400
630
800
Code
1H
2A
2B
2E
2G
2J
2K
Rated
Capacitance
(µF)
0.001
0.0047
0.01
0.047
0.1
0.47
1.0
4.7
10
Dielectric Film
Code
Polyester film
T
Polypropylene film R
Code
102
472
103
473
104
474
105
475
106
Capacitance Tolerance
Code
(%)
J
±5
K
± 10
11
Lead
Tinned CP wire
Code
P
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Type numbering system (Case Type)
1
2 3
4
Type
Series name
5
Rated voltage
6
7
8
10
9
11
12
13 14
Rated capacitance
Rated
capacitance
tolerance
Case size code
See pages 398
Product classification
Tab terminal
Pin terminal
Item
Code
AC Power
E
Capacitiors Item
MPP resin en cased
MPP resin en cased
UL approved
Rated Voltage
Code
(VAC)
200
2D
250
2E
400
2G
Code
EC
Rated
capacitance
(µF)
1
2.5
5
10
Code
EC series : 4
EN series : 6
EC series : M
EN series : 6
Code
105
255
505
106
Case configuration
With bracket
Without bracket
EN
Capacitance tolerance
Code
(%)
+10 to –5
H
Terminal configuration
Tab terminal 2
Tab terminal 1
Pin terminal
Code
A
N
Code
Q
Z
W
Refer to page 398
(Example) EC Series 250VAC 15µF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
11
12
13 14
E E C 2 E 1 5 6 HQ A 4 0 7
Case size code (See page 398.)
Product classification
(Example : 4 · · · · · · Tab terminal, EC series)
Case configuration
(Example : A · · · · · · with bracket)
Terminal configuration
(Example : Q · · · · · · Tab terminal 2)
Capacitance tolerance
H : +10 to –5%
Rated capacitance
(Example : 156 · · · · · · 15µF)
Rated voltage
(Example : 2E · · · · · · 250VAC)
Series name
(Example : EC · · · · · · AC resin en cased)
Type
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Table 3 XK-(ZH) Series Permissible Current and VA Value
250VDC (2E)
630VDC (2J)
400VDC (2G)
Rated
Permissible Permissible Peak Permissible VA Value(le×Ve)
Permissible Permissible Peak Permissible VA Value(le×Ve)
Permissible Permissible Peak Permissible VA Value(le×Ve)
Capacitance Effective Current
Current at
Current at
Current at
Operating Temp. Operating Temp. Effective Current
Operating Temp. Operating Temp. Effective Current
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
(µF)
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
65°C
85°C
65°C
65°C
85°C
85°C
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
le (A)
le (A)
le (A)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
0.01
0.1
1.0
2.6
0.015
0.15
1.5
2.9
0.022
0.2
2.0
2.3
10.2
0.25
2.5
3.2
0.033
0.25
2.5
2.6
11.4
0.3
3.0
3.8
0.047
0.3
3.0
2.2
9.8
0.3
3.0
2.9
12.6
0.3
3.0
4.3
0.068
0.35
3.5
2.2
9.8
0.45
4.5
3.3
14.3
0.45
4.5
5.0
0.1
0.4
4.0
2.5
10.9
0.45
4.5
3.8
16.4
0.6
6.0
5.6
0.15
0.5
5.0
2.9
12.6
0.6
6.0
4.5
19.6
0.7
7.0
7.2
0.22
0.85
8.5
3.3
14.3
0.8
8.0
5.1
22.5
1.0
10.0
8.4
0.33
0.9
9.0
3.8
16.6
1.3
13.0
6.1
26.9
1.5
15.0
10.1
0.47
1.0
10.0
4.5
19.8
1.5
15.0
7.2
31.4
1.6
16.0
11.0
0.68
1.5
15.0
5.3
23.0
1.8
18.0
9.0
39.4
1.0
2.25
22.5
6.1
26.9
2.5
25.0
10.6
46.6
1.5
2.4
24.0
7.9
34.8
3.0
30.0
13.0
56.8
2.2
3.5
35.0
9.4
40.9
3.3
4.0
40.0
11.5
50.2
11.2
12.5
14.2
16.6
18.6
21.8
24.6
31.4
36.9
44.3
52.7
Table 4 XK Series Permissible Current and VA Value
250VDC (2E)
400VDC (2G)
630VDC (2J)
Rated
Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve) Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve) Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve)
Peak
Peak
Peak
Capacitance Effective
Operating Operating Effective
Operating Operating Effective
Operating Operating
Current Current at
Current Current at
Current Current at
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
(µF)
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
85°C
85°C
85°C
65°C
65°C
65°C
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
le (A)
le (A)
le (A)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
0.010
0.015
0.022
0.033
0.047
0.068
0.100
0.150
0.220
0.330
0.470
0.680
1.000
1.500
2.200
3.300
4.700
6.800
10.000
0 0.10
0.1 0.15
0.15
0.15
0.25
0.35
0.40
0.60
0.60
0.70
1.00
1.40
1.60
1.80
2.50
3.00
3.00
3.00
01.0
01.0
01.5
01.5
01.5
02.5
03.5
04.0
06.0
06.0
07.0
10.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
25.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
01.2
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.4
01.6
01.9
02.3
02.6
03.3
04.2
05.2
06.1
06.7
08.1
09.8
11.8
13.7
16.9
05.2
0.10
01.0
01.2
05.2
0.08
00.8
01.8
05.2
0.10
01.0
01.3
05.5
0.10
01.0
02.0
05.5
0.15
01.5
01.5
06.4
0.15
01.5
02.5
05.9
0.15
01.5
01.7
07.6
0.15
01.5
02.9
05.9
0.20
02.0
02.1
09.0
0.20
02.0
03.2
06.8
0.25
02.5
02.4
10.4
0.25
02.5
03.8
08.1
0.30
03.0
02.8
12.3
0.30
03.0
04.8
09.9
0.35
03.5
04.0
17.2
0.50
05.0
06.1
11.5
0.50
05.0
04.5
19.6
0.60
06.0
06.5
14.3
0.70
07.0
05.0
21.5
0.70
07.0
07.9
18.2
0.80
08.0
06.3
27.1
0.90
09.0
09.3
22.7
0.90
09.0
07.4
31.9
1.30
13.0
11.1
26.5
1.20
12.0
08.7
37.6
1.50
15.0
12.9
29.1
1.50
15.0
10.3
44.5
2.00
20.0
15.9
35.3
2.20
22.0
12.3
53.5
3.00
30.0
19.0
42.6
51.0
59.3
73.2
07.9
08.9
10.6
12.5
14.0
16.3
21.0
26.4
28.2
34.4
40.1
48.0
55.8
69.0
82.0
Table 5 XP Series Permissible Current and VA Value
250VDC (2E)
400VDC (2G)
630VDC (2J)
800VDC (2K)
Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve) Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve) Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve) Permissible Permissible Permissible VA Value(le×Ve)
Rated
Peak
Peak
Peak
Peak
Capacitance Effective
Operating Operating Effective
Operating Operating Effective
Operating Operating
Operating Operating Effective
Current Current at
Current Current at
Current Current at
Current Current at
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
(µF)
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
Single Pulse
65°C
85°C
85°C
65°C
85°C
65°C
85°C
Max.65°C
le (A)
le
(
)
le
(
)
le
(VA)
(VA)
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
lp2 (A)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
(VA)
A
A
(A)
0.010
0.15
01.5
08
026
0.20
02.0
09
0.015
0.20
02.0
08
029
0.25
02.5
10
0.022
0.20
02.0
08
026
0.30
03.0
09
032
0.25
02.5
11
0.033
0.35
03.5
09
031
0.35
03.5
10
035
0.30
03.0
13
0.047
0.30
03.0
08
026
0.50
05.0
10
034
0.35
03.5
13
043
0.50
05.0
16
0.068
0.40
04.0
08
029
0.50
05.0
12
040
0.50
05.0
15
050
0.70
07.0
18
0.100
0.60
06.0
09
032
0.60
06.0
14
047
0.75
07.5
17
057
0.85
08.5
22
0.150
0.80
08.0
11
037
0.90
09.0
16
055
1.00
10.0
20
067
1.00
10.0
27
0.220
0.80
08.0
13
045
1.30
13.0
19
064
1.10
11.0
25
084
1.40
14.0
31
0.330
1.20
12.0
16
052
1.60
16.0
23
078
1.75
17.5
30
100
1.75
17.5
39
0.470
1.70
17.0
18
060
1.90
19.0
29
097
1.90
19.0
36
119
2.50
25.0
47
0.680
2.50
25.0
21
072
2.60
26.0
34
114
2.70
27.0
42
141
1.000
2.60
26.0
28
092
3.10
31.0
42
139
1.500
3.85
38.5
33
110
4.75
47.5
51
169
2.200
4.40
44.0
41
135
3.300
5.00
50.0
49
163
029
033
039
045
052
060
072
090
103
130
155
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Table
Table 66 Example
Exampleofofcurrent
currentwave
waveforms.
forms.
Item
Wave form diagram
lm
Sine wave
Maximum
Effective value
lm
lm
2
lm
lm
2
lm
lm
2
lm
lm
T
Harf-wave rectification
sine wave
lm
T
Fill-wave rectification
sine wave
lm
T
Rectangular wave
lm
T
Rectangular pulse wave
lm
lm
t1
Isosceles trangular wave
t1
T
lm
T
lm
lm
lm
3
T
lm
Saw tooth wave
lm
lm
3
T
Trapezoidal wave
lm
t1
lm
t2
lm
6t2—2t1
3T
T
Table 7
AK Series Permissible Current and VA Value
250VDC (2E) Rated
Capacitance
Permissible
Effective Current
(µ F) Ie(A) 400VDC (2G) Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve) Permissible Peak
Permissible
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
Current at
Effective Current
65°C
85°C
Single Pulse
Ip2(A) (VA) (VA) Ie(A) 630VDC (2J)
Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve) Permissible
Permissible Peak
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
Current at
Effective Current
65°C
85°C
Single Pulse
Ip2(A) (VA) (VA) 0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
1.4
14
7
30
0.47
1.1
11
4
20
1.7
17
8
35
0.68
1.6
16
5
24
1.9
19
9
38
1.0
2.3
23
7
30
2.8
28
10
46
1.5
2.5
25
8
34
3.5
35
13
59
2.2
3.0
30
9
40
3.5
35
15
68
3.3
4.0
40
11
50
4.5
45
19
85
4.7
4.5
45
13
59
5.0
50
22
97
6.8
5.0
50
16
69
10.0
5.5
55
19
85
Table 8
(µ F) Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve)
Operating Tenp. Operating Temp.
65°C
85°C
Ie(A) Ip2(A) (VA) (VA)
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.7
1.8
2.1
2.5
3.5
4.0
5.5
5
8
11
17
18
21
25
35
40
55
6
7
8
10
12
14
17
22
25
32
26
33
38
46
53
62
77
95
110
138
AP Series Permissible Current and VA Value
250VDC (2E) Rated
Capacitance
Permissible Peak
Current at
Single Pulse
Permissible
Effective Current
Ie(A) 400VDC (2G) Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve) Permissible Peak
Permissible
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
Current at
Effective Current
65°C
85°C
Sinle Pulse
Ip2(A) (VA) (VA) Ie(A) 630VDC (2J)
Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve) Permissible Peak
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
Current at
85°C
65°C
Single Pulse
Ip2(A) (VA) (VA) 0.15
0.22
0.33
1.4
14
24
85
0.47
1.2
12
19
67
2.0
20
28
100
0.68
1.8
18
23
83
2.6
26
35
124
2.6
26
28
98
3.0
30
41
144
1.0
1.5
3.5
35
34
118
4.0
40
52
182
2.2
4.0
40
39
138
5.0
50
59
206
3.3
5.0
50
50
175
5.0
50
74
260
4.7
5.5
55
56
196
5.5
55
85
299
6.8
5.5
55
69
223
10.0
5.5
55
81
284
Permissible
Effective Current
Permissible VA Value (Ie×Ve)
Permissible Peak
Operating Temp. Operating Temp.
Current at
65°C
85°C
Single Pulse
Ie(A) Ip2(A) (VA) (VA)
0.8
1.2
1.8
1.9
2.7
3.0
4.0
5.0
5.5
8
12
18
19
27
30
40
50
55
21
26
31
35
42
48
60
74
87
73
90
108
123
147
170
213
260
287
CAT.8100D
PLASTIC FILM CAPACITORS
Typical Characteristic Curves
Remarks:Typical curves are as shown below. (Slightly different depending on individual rating.)
Temperature Characteristics
Frequency Characteristics
Capacitance change
ΔC/C
(%)
6
Capacitance change
ΔC/C
(%)
6
4
4
YX
2
XK-(ZH),XK,XL,AK
0
XK-(ZH),XK,XL,AK
2
--2
--2
XP,AP
--4
--4
--6
--6
--40
--20
0
20
40
60
80
100
YX
10 4
10 3
tan δ change
tan δ
(%)
1.2
1.0
tan δ change
tan δ
(%)
3.0
2.5
XK-(ZH),XK,XL,AK
0.8
10 5
Frequency (Hz)
Temperature (°C)
YX
XK-(ZH),XK,XL,AK
2.0
0.6
1.5
YX
0.4
1.0
0.2
0
XP,AP
0
0.5
XP,AP
--40
--20
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
XP,AP
10 4
10 3
Frequency (Hz)
Temperature (°C)
IR
(ΩF)
10 6
10 5
Insulation resistance change
Impedance
(Ω)
Impedance characteristics
XP Series
0.33µF
1.0
10
0.68µF
5
1.5µF
XP,AP
YX
XK-(ZH),XK,XL,AK
10 4
0.1
10 3
--40
--20
0
20
40
Temperature (°C)
60
80
100
0.01
10 5
10 6
10 7
Frequency (Hz)
CAT.8100D