Application Brief

KEMET Organic Capacitor
(KO-CAP®)
PRODUCTS
Electronic Components
T540/ T541 High Reliability Commercial-Off-the-Shelf
(COTS) Polymer Electrolytic
Why Choose KEMET
Programs Supported
KEMET Electronics Corporation is a leading global
supplier of electronic components. We offer our
customers the broadest selection of capacitor
technologies in the industry, along with an
expanding range of electromechanical devices,
electromagnetic compatibility solutions and
supercapacitors. Our vision is to be the preferred
supplier of electronic component solutions for
customers demanding the highest standards of
quality, delivery and service.
Decoupling and filtering in defense and aerospace applications that require very low ESR:
• Radar
• Sonar
• Power supplies
• Guidance systems
T540
T541
Features & Benefits • KO-CAP® Reliability Assessment method
– Failure rates available:
• B = 0.1%/1,000 hours
• C = 0.01%/1,000 hours
• D = 0.001%/1,000 hours
• High frequency capacitance retention
• Benign failure mode
• Volumetrically efficient
• High ripple current capability
• Use at up to 90% of rated voltage
(10% derating) for part types ≤10 V
• Use at up to 80% of rated voltage
(20% derating) for part types >10 V
• Very low ESR down to 5 mΩ
• Sn/Pb standard terminations
• Surge current testing options per
MIL-PRF-55365
• 100% steady state aging
• Approved for DLA Drawings 04051 & 04052
• Polymer cathode technology
• Operating temperature up to +125°C
• EIA standard case sizes
Electrical/Physical Characteristics & Competition
Case Sizes
Dielectric
Operating
Temperature
Range (°C)
Capacitance
Range
Capacitance
Tolerance
Voltage
Range
(VDC)
DF
(120 Hz)
ESR (mΩ) at
(100 kHz)
Leakage Current
(μA)
-55 to +125
4.7 – 680 µF
M Tolerance
(20%)
2.5 to 63
≥10%
25 – 150
≤ 0.1 CV
at rated voltage
after 5 minutes
-55 to +125
10 – 1, 500 µF
M Tolerance
(20%)
2.5 to 63
8%
5 – 150
≤ 0.1 CV
at rated voltage
after 5 minutes
T540
B/3528-21
C/6032-28
D/7343-31
Polymer
Electrolytic
T541
D/7343-31
X/7343-43
Y/7343-40
Polymer
Electrolytic
Product Checklist
• Does your program require established
reliability products?
• What is the circuit switching frequency?
• What is the circuit operating voltage?
• Are there any voltage spikes expected?
• Are there any environmental concerns?
• What are the physical space restrictions?
For more information, samples
and engineering kits,
please visit us at www.kemet.com
or call 1.877.myKEMET.
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KEMET Organic Capacitor
(KO-CAP®)
PRODUCTS
Electronic Components
T540/ T541 High Reliability Commercial-Off-the-Shelf
(COTS) Polymer Electrolytic
Ordering Information
T540
T
540
D
107
M
10
A
H
65
10
Capacitor
Class
Series
Case Size
Capacitance Code
(pF)
Capacitance
Tolerance
Rated Voltage
(VDC)
Failure Rate/
Design
Termination
Finish
Surge Option
ESR
T=
Tantalum
540 =
Polymer COTS
B, C, D,
First two digits
represent
significant figures.
Third digit
specifies number
of zeros.
M = ±20%
2R5 = 2.5
003 = 3
004 = 4
006 = 6.3
010 = 10
016 = 16
020 = 20
025 = 25
035 = 35
050 = 50
063 = 63
H = Standard
solder coated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
65 = 4 cycles at
25°C ±5°C
10 =
ESR - Standard
Blank =
7” Reel
66 = 10 cycles at
25°C ±5°C
20 =
ESR - Low
7280 =
13” Reel
A = N/A
B = 0.1%/1,000
hours
C = 0.01%/1,000
hours
Packaging
(C-Spec)
67 = 10 cycles at
-55°C +0°C/-5°C
and +85°C ±5°C
D=
0.001%/1,000
hours
DLA Drawing 04051
04051-
001
A
Drawing Number
Dash Number
Surge Current Option
04051
See Part Number List
Blank = 4 cycles +25°C ±5°C
before voltage aging
A = 10 cycles +25°C ±5°C
after voltage aging
B = 10 cycles -55°C +0°C/-5°C and
+85°C ±5°C after voltage aging
T541
T
541
D
157
M
10
A
H
65
10
Capacitor
Class
Series
Case Size
Capacitance Code
(pF)
Capacitance
Tolerance
Rated Voltage
(VDC)
Failure Rate/
Design
Termination
Finish
Surge Option
ESR
T=
Tantalum
541 =
Polymer COTS
Multiple Anode
D, X, Y
First two digits
represent
significant figures.
Third digit
specifies number
of zeros.
M = ±20%
2R5 = 2.5
003 = 3
004 = 4
006 = 6.3
010 = 10
016 = 16
020= 20
025 = 25
035 = 35
050 = 50
063 = 63
H = Standard
solder coated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
65 = 4 cycles at
25°C ±5°C
10 =
ESR - Standard
Blank =
7” Reel
66 = 10 cycles at
25°C ±5°C
20 =
ESR - Low
7280 =
13” Reel
67 = 10 cycles at
-55°C +0°C/-5°C
and +85°C ±5°C
30 =
ESR - Ultra Low
ESR
A = N/A
B = 0.1%/1,000
hours
C = 0.01%/1,000
hours
D=
0.001%/1,000
hours
Packaging
(C-Spec)
DLA Drawing 04052
001
A
Drawing Number
Dash Number
Surge Current Option
04052
See Part Number List
04052-
Blank = 4 cycles +25°C ±5°C
before voltage aging
A = 10 cycles +25°C ±5°C
after voltage aging
B = 10 cycles -55°C +0°C/-5°C and
+85°C ±5°C after voltage aging
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