PRODUCTS Polypropylene Film 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. • • • • • Power supply Industrial equipment Audio equipment Lighting, electronic ballast Timing, sample and hold, integrators Features & Benefits • • • • • • Robust Construction for High Performance Very low dissipation factor (DF) Stable with frequency and temperature Excellent pulse handling capability 105°C and 125°C capability Self-healing single and double metallized parts (benign failure mode) Example DC application (filter) Product Checklist • What is the annual requirement and start date of the project? • What is the maximum ambient temperature? • Questions for DC and Pulse Applications – What is the maximum DC voltage? – Are there pulses? If so, what is their risetime, peak voltage and frequency? – Is there ripple current? If so, what is the frequency and amplitude? • Questions for AC Applications – What is the maximum AC voltage? – What is the maximum current? – What is the frequency? Example DC application (snubber) Example AC application (electronic ballast) For more information, samples and engineering kits, please visit us at www.kemet.com or call 1.877.myKEMET. SA0712 Copyright © 2012 KEMET PRODUCTS Polypropylene Film Capacitors KEMET Products Single Metallized Construction – Medium pulse and AC current capability DC Volt min/max AC Volt min/max Max. µF (min/max volt) Series Max. Temp °C Max. dV/dt (min/max volt) Pitch Range (mm) Selfhealing? Comments 160 90 56 µF F461-F464 105 300 V/µs 5 to 37.5 Yes DC or AC applications. For higher temperatures, 2500 900 0.056 µF 160 90 4.7 µF 630 250 0.68 µF 420 220 22 µF 1000 275 10 µF 420 220 0.47 µF 630 275 0.15 µF 1600 500 0.68 µF 2000 700 0.1 µF 4500 V/µs see R74 125°C. For low capacitance values and tight tolerances, see also PFR (film/foil). A70 105 5 V/µs (Axial) Yes DC or AC applications. 10 to 37.5 Yes Optimized for power factor correction (PFC). 15 Yes Optimized for power factor correction (PFC). 30 V/µs R71 110 250 V/µs 180 V/µs PHE429 110 150 V/µs 250 V/µs R74 125°C 125 6000 V/µs Limited range. See also R71. 10 to 22.5 Yes 9500 V/µs Optimized for AC applications such as electronic ballast, where up to 125°C is required. Double Metallized Construction – High pulse and AC current capability 250 180 10 µF 3000 1000 0.033 µF 250 180 15 µF 2000 700 0.68 µF PHE450 R76 105 105 2000 V/µs 7.5 to 2500 V/µs 37.5 1100 V/µs 7.5 to 9500 V/µs 37.5 Yes DC or AC applications. Yes Recommended for DC and pulse applications (including DC with ripple.) May be used with AC, but also consider R77. 250 0.1 µF 900 0.018 µF R77 105 900 V/µs 15 to 27.5 Yes 9500 V/µs Optimized for AC applications such as electronic ballast. For lower power applications, see F461-F464 (single metallized). Film/Foil Construction – Highest pulse and AC current capability 100 63 330 nF 2000 500 47 nF 63 40 22 nF 1000 250 1 nF 100 63 2.2 µF 2000 500 0.22 µF 1600 650 22 nF 2000 700 3.3 nF A72 105 3000 V/µs (Axial) No 27000 V/µs PFR 100 1000 V/µs DC or AC applications. 100–400V in smaller range. See 630V for highest cap values. 5 No 1000 V/µs Recommended for small cap values (down to 100 pF) and tight tolerances to 1%. Best long-term stability. R73 105 2400 V/µs 15 to 37.5 No 54000 V/µs PHE448 105 15000 V/µs 25000 V/µs DC or AC applications. For cost optimization, consider a metallized capacitor 15 No DC or AC applications. Limited range, also see R73. For cost optimization consider a metallized capacitor. SA0712 Copyright © 2012 KEMET