PRODUCTS EMI Suppression Capacitors Why Choose KEMET Programs Supported KEMET applies world-class service and quality to deliver industry-leading, high performance capacitance solutions worldwide. With 95% of possible dielectric solutions, KEMET offers the world’s most complete line of surface mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum and paper dielectrics. One world. One KEMET. • F881 (Class Y2) – Cost-sensitive applications – Consumer-grade UPS – Lighting ballasts – Power supplies for consumer electronics • F861 (Class X2) – 277 VAC industrial applications – Power supplies rated 310 VAC or less – Lighting ballasts – Aircraft ground power units • X Capacitors for Industrial Voltages – Applications requiring 330 VAC and higher Features & Benefits • All models self-healing • Class Y2 Capacitors – No bend-over when subject to IEC push test – No external insulation required – Failure mode tends toward open circuit • Class X2 Capacitors – Rated 310 VAC – Capacitance values up to 45 µF • X Capacitors for Industrial Voltages – Models available for all industrial voltages – Eliminates need for two lower voltage capacitors in series KEMET Products (Safety Agency Approved “X” & “Y” Capacitors) PME271Y (Class Y2) For more information, samples and engineering kits, please visit us at www.kemet.com or call 1.877.myKEMET. SA0912 F881 (Class Y2) F861 (Class X2) X Capacitors for Industrial Voltages Construction Wound metallized paper dielectric vacuumimpregnated with flame retardant epoxy UL 94V-0 Wound metallized polypropylene film encapsulated with flame retardant epoxy UL 94V-0 Wound metallized polypropylene film encapsulated with flame retardant epoxy UL 94V-0 Versions with either metallized vacuumimpregnated paper or metallized polypropylene film Capacitance Range 0.001 – 0.15 µF 0.001 – 1.0 µF 0.001 – 45 µf Varies according to series (See next page) Rated Voltage 300 VAC 300 VAC 310 VAC Various, up to 760 VAC (See next page) Lead Spacing 10 – 25.4 mm 10 – 37.5 mm 7.5 – 37.5 mm 10 – 37.5 mm Tolerance ±20% ±10%, ±20% ±10%, ±20% ±10%, ±20% Manufacturing Test Voltage 3000 VDC 4000 VDC and 2500 VAC 1900 VDC Varies according to series Operating Temperature -40° to +115°C -40° to +110°C -40° to +110°C Varies according to series Characteristics • Best flammability performance • Use from line to ground • Replacement for ceramic Y capacitors in economical designs • Use from line to ground • Nominal line voltages up to 310 VAC • Use across the line • Industrial applications at higher voltages • Use across the line Product Checklist • Does your product use AC line power? – If so, does your company build their own power supplies? • Do you use/buy X or Y capacitors? • What is the nominal AC line voltage? • What is the capacitance value? • What is the lead spacing required? • Filtering/EMI suppression on the AC line of industrial power supplies • Equipment with on-board power supply • PME271Y (Class Y2) – Applications where reliability and safety are important – Test and industrial equipment – Commercial-grade uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) – Aircraft ground power units Copyright © 2012 KEMET PRODUCTS EMI Suppression Capacitors AC Line EMI Suppression Capacitors Selection Chart Common X Capacitors Operating Voltage Series Class 275 VAC PME271M X2 275 VAC (310 UL) R46-125C 275 VAC & 300 VAC Max. Temp °C Cap. Value Range Dielectric SelfHealing Benefits 0.6 µF Impregnated paper Yes Best performance & safety. Top performer 0.01 µF 1.0 µF Polypropylene Yes 110° 0.22 µF 10 µF Polypropylene Yes X2 100° 0.01 µF 2.2 µF Polyester Yes PME271E X1 110° 0.01 µF 0.22 µF Impregnated paper Yes 300 VAC PHE820E X2 100° 0.01 µF 2.2 µF Polyester Yes 310 VAC* F861 X2 110° 0.001 µF 45 µF Polypropylene Yes F871 X1 110° 0.001 µF 12 µF Polypropylene Yes 330 VAC R49+R X1 110° 0.33 µF 6.8 µF Polypropylene Yes 440 VAC PME278 X1 110° 0.001 µF 0.15 µF Impregnated paper Yes Best performance & safety. 480 VAC F872 X1 110° 0.001 µF 5.6 µF Polypropylene Yes New – Smaller sizes, higher cap values. 520 VAC R47 (520 VAC) X2 85° 0.0047 µF 2.2 µF Polypropylene Yes 660 VAC PME264 X2 85° 0.001 µF 0.1 µF Impregnated paper Yes Best performance & safety. 760 VAC F873 X1 110° 0.01 µF 1.8 µF Polypropylene Yes New – Unique offering. Full agency Min. µF Max. µF 110° 0.001 µF X2 125° R46+R X2 275 VAC PHE820M 300 VAC in AC series power supply. Rated 125°C. (Use new series F861 for lower temperatures.) With internal discharge resistor. (Use new series F861 if resistor not required.) (310 UL) Excellent for AC series power supply. For normal X2 use, consider new series F861. Best performance & safety. Top performer in AC series power supply. Excellent for AC series power supply. For normal X2 use, consider new series F861. 330 VAC New – Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals. New! New – Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals. New! With internal discharge resistor. (Use new series F871 if resistor not required.) Full agency approvals. New! Small size, cost-effective, full agency approvals. approvals. New! Common Y Capacitors 250 VAC PME271Y Y2 100° 0.001 µF 0.1 µF Impregnated paper Yes 250 VAC SMP253 Y2 100° 0.001 µF 4700 pF Impregnated paper Yes 250 VAC ERO610 Y2 125° 0.001 µF 0.012 µF Ceramic disk No Best flame resistance and high self-healing voltage. Surface mount, excellent flame resistance and high self-healing voltage. Cost-effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test. 300 VAC PME271YA-E Y2 115° 0.001 µF 0.15 µF Impregnated paper Yes 300 VAC* F881 Y2 110° 0.001 µF 1.0 µF Polypropylene Yes ERK610 Y2 125° 33 pF 4700 pF Ceramic disk No Best flame resistance and high self-healing voltage. 300 VAC New – Excellent combination of cost and performance. New! Cost-effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test. 440/480 VAC PME295 Y1 115° 470 pF 4700 pF Impregnated paper Yes 500 VAC ERP610 Y1 125° 33 pF 4700 pF Ceramic disk No Best flame resistance and high self-healing voltage. Cost-effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test. * Most commonly used, offered in the most widely required voltages and with the most competitive prices. SA0912 Copyright © 2012 KEMET