Aluminum electrolytic capacitors SMD capacitors Series/Type: B41112 Date: November 2008 © EPCOS AG 2008. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited. SMD capacitors B41112 Standard series 85 °C General-purpose grade capacitors Applications General-purpose applications in the entertainment industry Features Miniaturized dimensions RoHS compatible Load life of 2000 h at 85 °C Suitable for reflow soldering, see chapter "SMD capacitors Mounting instructions" Construction Surface mounting device Minus pole marking on the case Delivery mode Taped and reeledRefer to chapter "SMD capacitors - Taping and packing" for further details. Specifications and characteristics in brief Rated voltage VR 4 ... 100 V DC Operating temperature range 40 °C ... +85 °C Rated capacitance CR 0.1 ... 1500 µF (20 °C, 120 Hz) Capacitance tolerance ±20% M Load life 2000 h Requirements: (85 °C, VR) ≤ ±20% of initial value ∆C/C (4 V: within ±25% of initial value) tan δ ≤ 2 times initial specified limit Ileak ≤ initial specified limit Leakage current Ileak (20 °C, after 2 minutes) Low temperature stability VR (V DC) 4 6.3 10 16 25 35 50 63 100 (impedance ratio) <∅8 7 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 (120 Hz) ≥∅8 7 5 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 <∅8 ≥∅8 Shelf life Frequency multiplier for rated ripple current 15 15 8 10 8 8 4 6 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 After storage for 1000 h at 85 °C, the capacitors shall meet the requirement of load life test after reforming process. After test: VR to be applied for 30 minutes, 24 to 48 hours before measurement. 50 Hz 120 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz ≥10 kHz 0.70 1.00 1.17 1.36 1.50 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 2 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Dimensional drawings d x l (mm) 4 × 5.4 ... 8 × 6.2: * Applies to 6.3 × 5.8 mm, 6.3 × 7.7 mm and 8 × 6.2 mm d x l (mm) 8 × 10 ... 10 × 10: ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ Case Terminal base board Minus pole Plus pole Case dimensions d × l (mm) A B C E H 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 1.8 4.3 4.3 1.0 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. 2.1 5.3 5.3 1.3 2.4 2.4 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 2.2 2.2 0.5 ... 0.8 Page 3 of 17 2.4 6.6 6.6 2.2 3.3 8.3 8.3 2.3 8 × 10 10 × 10 2.9 3.2 8.3 10.3 8.3 10.3 3.1 4.5 0.8 ... 1.1 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Layout recommendation Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. d × l (mm) X Y a 4.0 × 5.4 1.6 2.6 1.0 5.0 × 5.4 1.6 3.0 1.4 6.3 × 5.4 1.6 3.5 2.1 6.3 × 5.8 1.6 3.5 2.1 6.3 × 7.7 1.6 3.5 2.1 8.0 × 6.2 2.5 4.0 2.1 8.0 × 10.0 2.5 3.5 3.0 10.0 × 10.0 2.5 4.0 4.0 Page 4 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Overview of available types VR (V DC) 4.0 6.3 10 16 25 Case dimensions d × l (mm) CR (µF) 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 4.7 10 22 4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 33 4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 47 4 × 5.4 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 56 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 100 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 150 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 220 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 330 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 470 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 680 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 1000 8 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 10 × 10 1500 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 5 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C VR (V DC) 35 50 63 100 Case dimensions d × l (mm) CR (µF) 0.10 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 0.22 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 0.33 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 0.47 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 1.0 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 2.2 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 3.3 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 × 5.4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 4 × 5.4 4 5 10 4 5 × 5.4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 22 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 33 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 8 × 10 47 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 × 10 56 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 × 10 100 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 10 × 10 × 10 10 × 10 4.7 150 8 × 10 10 × 10 220 8 10 × 10 × 10 10 × 10 330 10 × 10 Other voltage and capacitance ratings are available upon request. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 6 of 17 8 10 × 10 × 10 10 × 10 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Technical data and ordering codes VR 4 6.3 CR 120 Hz, 20 °C µF 33 47 56 100 150 220 220 330 330 470 680 1000 1500 22 33 33 47 47 56 56 100 100 150 220 220 220 330 330 470 680 1000 1000 1500 Case dimensions d×l mm 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. tan δmax 120 Hz, 20 °C 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.50 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.26 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 Page 7 of 17 IAC,R 120 Hz, 85 °C mA 28 34 45 61 79 96 99 98 140 200 284 344 347 29 34 37 40 46 46 52 47 71 72 86 89 103 188 300 380 457 500 700 750 Ordering code B41112A1336M000 B41112A1476M000 B41112A1566M000 B41112A1107M000 B41112A1157M000 B41112A1227M000 B41112B1227M000 B41112A1337M000 B41112B1337M000 B41112A1477M000 B41112A1687M000 B41112A1108M000 B41112A1158M000 B41112A2226M000 B41112A2336M000 B41112B2336M000 B41112A2476M000 B41112B2476M000 B41112A2566M000 B41112B2566M000 B41112A2107M000 B41112B2107M000 B41112A2157M000 B41112A2227M000 B41112B2227M000 B41112C2227M000 B41112A2337M000 B41112B2337M000 B41112A2477M000 B41112A2687M000 B41112A2108M000 B41112B2108M000 B41112A2158M000 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Technical data and ordering codes VR 10 16 CR 120 Hz, 20 °C µF 22 22 33 33 47 47 56 56 100 100 100 150 220 220 330 470 470 680 1000 10 22 22 33 33 47 47 56 56 100 100 100 150 220 220 330 330 470 470 680 Case dimensions d×l mm 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. tan δmax 120 Hz, 20 °C 0.30 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.30 0.26 0.30 0.26 0.30 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.16 0.26 0.16 0.26 0.16 0.26 0.16 0.26 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Page 8 of 17 IAC,R 120 Hz, 85 °C mA 30 33 34 43 47 52 50 57 54 76 78 142 173 250 390 390 400 481 580 28 30 39 44 49 52 70 57 63 86 89 200 135 162 280 320 380 350 420 505 Ordering code B41112A3226M000 B41112B3226M000 B41112A3336M000 B41112B3336M000 B41112A3476M000 B41112B3476M000 B41112A3566M000 B41112B3566M000 B41112A3107M000 B41112B3107M000 B41112C3107M000 B41112A3157M000 B41112A3227M000 B41112B3227M000 B41112A3337M000 B41112A3477M000 B41112B3477M000 B41112A3687M000 B41112A3108M000 B41112A4106M000 B41112A4226M000 B41112B4226M000 B41112A4336M000 B41112B4336M000 B41112A4476M000 B41112B4476M000 B41112A4566M000 B41112B4566M000 B41112A4107M000 B41112B4107M000 B41112C4107M000 B41112A4157M000 B41112B4227M000 B41112A4227M000 B41112A4337M000 B41112B4337M000 B41112A4477M000 B41112B4477M000 B41112A4687M000 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Technical data and ordering codes VR 25 35 CR 120 Hz, 20 °C µF 4.7 10 10 22 22 33 33 47 47 56 100 100 100 150 220 220 330 330 470 4.7 10 10 22 22 33 33 33 47 47 47 56 100 100 100 150 220 220 330 Case dimensions d×l mm 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. tan δmax 120 Hz, 20 °C 0.14 0.20 0.14 0.20 0.14 0.20 0.14 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.12 0.16 0.12 0.16 0.12 0.16 0.16 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 Page 9 of 17 IAC,R 120 Hz, 85 °C mA 22 24 28 38 55 46 65 70 72 107 143 145 180 192 232 310 284 340 393 22 24 30 39 60 60 61 130 70 77 165 98 132 175 210 214 246 310 350 Ordering code B41112A5475M000 B41112A5106M000 B41112B5106M000 B41112A5226M000 B41112B5226M000 B41112A5336M000 B41112B5336M000 B41112A5476M000 B41112B5476M000 B41112A5566M000 B41112B5107M000 B41112C5107M000 B41112A5107M000 B41112A5157M000 B41112A5227M000 B41112B5227M000 B41112A5337M000 B41112B5337M000 B41112A5477M000 B41112A7475M000 B41112A7106M000 B41112B7106M000 B41112A7226M000 B41112B7226M000 B41112A7336M000 B41112B7336M000 B41112C7336M000 B41112A7476M000 B41112B7476M000 B41112C7476M000 B41112A7566M000 B41112C7107M000 B41112A7107M000 B41112B7107M000 B41112A7157M000 B41112A7227M000 B41112B7227M000 B41112A7337M000 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Technical data and ordering codes VR 50 CR 120 Hz, 20 °C µF 0.1 0.22 0.33 0.47 1.0 2.2 3.3 4.7 4.7 10.0 10.0 22 22 22 33 33 33 47 47 47 56 100 100 150 220 Case dimensions d×l mm 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 10 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. tan δmax 120 Hz, 20 °C 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 Page 10 of 17 IAC,R 120 Hz, 85 °C mA 1 2 3 5 10 16 17 18 23 30 35 43 44 120 94 95 110 105 132 146 150 200 250 247 300 Ordering code B41112A6104M000 B41112A6224M000 B41112A6334M000 B41112A6474M000 B41112A6105M000 B41112A6225M000 B41112A6335M000 B41112A6475M000 B41112B6475M000 B41112A6106M000 B41112B6106M000 B41112A6226M000 B41112B6226M000 B41112C6226M000 B41112B6336M000 B41112C6336M000 B41112A6336M000 B41112C6476M000 B41112A6476M000 B41112B6476M000 B41112A6566M000 B41112A6107M000 B41112B6107M000 B41112A6157M000 B41112A6227M000 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Technical data and ordering codes VR 63 100 CR 120 Hz, 20 °C µF 0.1 0.22 0.33 0.47 1.0 2.2 3.3 4.7 10 10 22 22 33 47 56 100 3.3 3.3 4.7 4.7 10 10 22 22 33 Case dimensions d×l mm 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.4 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 10 8 × 10 10 × 10 10 × 10 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. tan δmax 120 Hz, 20 °C 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 Page 11 of 17 IAC,R 120 Hz, 85 °C mA 1 2.3 3.5 5 10 15 20 23 34 35 70 78 160 170 230 280 44 50 62 80 66 85 90 120 190 Ordering code B41112A8104M000 B41112A8224M000 B41112A8334M000 B41112A8474M000 B41112A8105M000 B41112A8225M000 B41112A8335M000 B41112A8475M000 B41112A8106M000 B41112B8106M000 B41112B8226M000 B41112A8226M000 B41112A8336M000 B41112A8476M000 B41112A8566M000 B41112A8107M000 B41112A9335M000 B41112B9335M000 B41112A9475M000 B41112B9475M000 B41112B9106M000 B41112A9106M000 B41112A9226M000 B41112B9226M000 B41112A9336M000 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Mounting instructions Soldering Recommended conditions For reflow, use thermal conduction systems such as infrared radiation (IR) or hot blast. Vapor heat transfer systems (VPS) are not recommended. Observe proper soldering conditions (temperature, time, etc.). Do not exceed the specified limits. Temperature measuring method: Measure temperature in assuming quantitative production, by sticking the thermo-couple to the capacitor upper part with epoxy adhesives. Consult us for additional reflow restrictions. Lead-free reflow d (mm) 4 ... 6.3 8 ... 10 Peak temperature 250 °C 235 °C Time in peak temperature 5s 5s Time in 200 °C or more 60 s 60 s Time of reflow 1 time 1 time Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 12 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Taping and packing Taping of SMD capacitors Case dimensions d × l (mm) W P F A0 B0 T2 4 × 5.4 4 × 5.8 5 × 5.4 5 × 5.8 12.0 8.0 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.8 12.0 8.0 5.5 5.0 5.0 6.3 12.0 12.0 5.5 6.0 6.0 5.8 12.0 12.0 5.5 6.0 6.0 6.3 Case dimensions d × l (mm) W P F A0 B0 T2 6.3 × 5.8 6.3 × 7.7 8 × 6.2 8 × 10 16.0 12.0 7.5 7.0 7.0 6.3 16.0 12.0 7.5 7.0 7.0 8.2 16.0 12.0 7.5 8.7 8.7 6.8 24.0 16.0 11.5 8.7 8.7 11.0 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 13 of 17 6.3 × 5.4 16.0 12.0 7.5 7.0 7.0 5.8 10 × 10 24.0 16.0 11.5 10.7 10.7 11.0 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Reel packing Capacitor dimensions d × l (mm) Quantity per reel pcs. 4×l 2000 pcs. 5 × l, 6.3 × l, 8 × 6.2 1000 pcs. 8 × 10, 10 × l 500 pcs. d × l (mm) 4 × l, 5 × l 6.3 × l, 8 × 6.2 8 × 10, 10 × l A 14 18 26 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 14 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C Cautions and warnings General 1 Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a bi-polar structure. This is marked on the body of the capacitor. A capacitor must not be mounted with reversed polarity. The application of an AC or reverse voltage may cause a short circuit or damage the capacitor. Bi-polar capacitors must not be used in AC applications, where the polarity may be reversed in the circuits or is unknown. 2 The DC voltage applied to the capacitor terminal must not exceed its rated operating voltage, as this will result in a rapid increase of the leakage current and may damage the capacitor. It is recommended to operate the capacitor at 70 – 80% of its rated voltage to optimize its service life. 3 The ripple current applied to the capacitor must be within the permitted range. An excessive ripple current leads to impaired electrical properties and may damage the capacitor. Note that the sum of the peak values of the ripple voltage and the DC operating voltage must not exceed the rated DC voltage. 4 Capacitors must be used within their permitted range of operating temperature. Operation at room temperature optimizes their service life. 5 Capacitors with case diameter ≥8 mm are equipped with a safety vent. In capacitors fitted with a lead or soldering lug, the safety vent is usually located at the base of the case. It needs sufficient space around it to operate optimally. The following dimensions are recommended: for case diameter d = 8 to 16 mm, more than 2 mm; for d = 18 to 35 mm, more than 3 mm; and for d = 42 mm or more, more than 5 mm. 6 Capacitors should not be mounted with the safety vent face down on the board. Do not locate any wire or copper trace near the safety vent. Do not reverse the voltage, as this may result in excess pressure and the leakage of electrolyte. 7 Gas is released through the safety vent when the pressure inside the capacitor is too high. A gaseous liquid around the safety vent does not indicate a leakage of electrolyte. 8 The capacitor should be stored under conditions of normal temperature and in a non-acid, non-alkali environment of normal humidity. Exposure to high temperatures, for example under direct sunlight, will reduce its operating life. If the capacitor is stored in an environment containing acids or alkalis, the solderability of the leads may be affected. 9 containing acids or alkalis, the solderability of the leads may be affected.The leakage current of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor may increase after a long period of storage. After such storage, the capacitor must be aged by applying the rated operating voltage for 6 – 8 hours before use. 10 Manual soldering: a Soldering must be performed within the specified conditions. Bit temperature: 350 °C; application time of soldering iron: 3 seconds. b Ensure that the soldering iron does not touch any part of the capacitor body. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 15 of 17 B41112 Standard series 85 °C 11 Do not apply excessive force to the leads and terminals. Do not move the capacitor after soldering it onto the PC board and do not carry the PC board by gripping the capacitor. Observe the following rules to prevent undue stress to the capacitor: a Do not tilt or bend the capacitor after soldering. b Ensure that the terminal spacing matches the corresponding hole spacing on the PC board. 12 The aluminum case is not insulated from the cathode. Do not place a conductor under the aluminum capacitors on the PC board as this may cause a short circuit. The case and top of capacitors used in switched mode power supplies have a high-voltage-resistant heat shrink sleeve to ensure safe usage. 13 The leads of capacitors with a case diameter exceeding 14 mm cannot be used for fixing. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 16 of 17 Important notes The following applies to all products named in this publication: 1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application. 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