PRODUCTS Press-Fit Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors ALC Series Why Choose KEMET Applications 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. • • • • • • Features & Benefits • • • • • • • • Eliminates soldering process problems Meets BS EN 60352-5:2012 Compact size Reliable electrical contacts High ripple current Excellent surge voltage capability Customized spacing of press-fit connections Quick exchange of components Product Checklist • What is the pin configuration required? • What are the operational conditions of your application? Do you have a specification available? – What is the applied voltage VDC? – What is the operational temperature? – What is the applied ripple current spectrum? – What life expectancy is required? – What are the end of life criteria? • Does the application have size constraints? If so, what are they? • Does the application require UL recognized sleeving? Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Switch mode power supplies (SMPS) Smoothing Energy storage Demanding power supplies Frequency inverters Electrical/Physical Characteristics Case Sizes Tolerances Dielectric Temperature Range Voltage Options Capacitance Values 40, 45 and 50 mm diameter, 30 to 120 mm lengths ±20% at 100 Hz +20°C Aluminum Electrolytic -40°C to +105°C 16 – 550 VDC 47 – 120,000 µF Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Requirements PCB Thickness: 1.57 mm Minimum Drill Ø 1.613 ± 0.025 Copper Thickness 0.025 minimum Final Plated Through-Hole Diameter Ø 1.486 ± 0.076 Pin Insertion Force 178 N (40 lbf) maximum Pin Retention Force 62 N (14 lbf) minimum (Final Plated Through-Hole) Press-Fit Male/Female Interconnects Insertion/Retention Forces For more information, samples and engineering kits, please visit us at www.kemet.com or call 1.877.myKEMET. SA0416 Tests performed on 2, 3, 4 and 5 pin press-fit decks show a consistent insertion force of 100 N per pin. • 2 pin press-fit deck requires 200 N insertion force • 3 pin press-fit deck requires 300 N insertion force • 4 pin press-fit deck requires 400 N insertion force • 5 pin press-fit deck requires 500 N insertion force A force > 500 N has been repeatedly applied to the finished product (4 pin version). Copyright © 2016 KEMET