Film Capacitors Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors (MKP) Series/Type: B32794 ... B32798 Date: October 2011 © EPCOS AG 2011. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited. Metallized polypropylene film capacitors (MKP) B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Typical applications Output AC filtering for power converters UPS, solar inverters, motor drives Dimensional drawings 2-pin version Climatic Max. operating temperature: 105 °C Climatic category (IEC 60068-1): 40/85/56 Construction Dielectric: Polypropylene (PP) Plastic case (UL 94 V-0) Epoxy resin sealing (UL 94 V-0) Features Optimized AC voltage performance High ripple current/frequency capability Small dimensions For PCB mounting 4-pin version Terminals Parallel wire leads, lead-free tinned 2-pin and 4-pin versions Standard lead lengths: 6 1 mm Special lead lengths available on request Marking Manufacturer's logo, date code, rated capacitance (coded), capacitance tolerance (code letter), rated AC voltage Dimensions in mm Version Lead spacing ±0.4 Lead diameter d1 Type 2-pin 27.5 0.8 B32794D 2-pin 37.5 1.0 B32796E/T 4-pin 37.5 1.2 B32796G 4-pin 52.5 1.2 B32798G Delivery mode Bulk (untaped, lead length 6 1 mm) Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 2 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Overview of available types Lead spacing 27.5 mm Type B32794 Page 6 VRMS (V AC) 250 300 350 CR (µF) 0.82 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.2 2.5 3.3 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.3 7.5 8.0 10 12 15 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 3 of 19 400 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Lead spacing 37.5 mm Type B32796 Page 7 VRMS (V AC) 250 300 350 CR (µF) 2.7 3.5 4.0 5.0 5.6 7.5 8.0 10 11 13 14 15 16 20 22 24 25 30 34 40 45 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 4 of 19 400 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Lead spacing 52.5 mm Type B32798 Page 9 VRMS (V AC) 250 300 350 CR (µF) 18 20 25 26 30 35 40 55 75 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 5 of 19 400 B32794 MKP AC filtering Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 27.5 mm) VRMS VR Max. dimensions w×h×l P1 V AC V DC µF mm mm 250 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 11.0 × 21.0 × 31.5 15.0 × 24.5 × 31.5 16.0 × 32.0 × 31.5 22.0 × 36.5 × 31.5 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 13.5 × 23.0 × 31.5 14.0 × 24.5 × 31.5 18.0 × 33.0 × 31.5 22.0 × 36.5 × 31.5 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 12.5 × 21.5 × 31.5 15.0 × 24.5 × 31.5 18.0 × 33.0 × 31.5 22.0 × 36.5 × 31.5 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 13.5 × 23.0 × 31.5 14.0 × 24.5 × 31.5 18.0 × 33.0 × 31.5 22.0 × 36.5 × 31.5 300 350 400 630 CR 2.5 4.0 6.3 10 15 700 2.0 3.3 5.0 8.0 12 875 1.2 2.2 3.3 5.0 7.5 1050 0.82 1.5 2.2 3.5 5.0 Ordering code (composition see below) B32794D2255+000 B32794D2405+000 B32794D2635+000 B32794D2106+000 B32794D2156+000 B32794D3205+000 B32794D3335+000 B32794D3505+000 B32794D3805+000 B32794D3126+000 B32794D8125+000 B32794D8225+000 B32794D8335+000 B32794D8505+000 B32794D8755+000 B32794D4824+000 B32794D4155+000 B32794D4225+000 B32794D4355+000 B32794D4505+000 MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request. Composition of ordering code + = Capacitance tolerance code: K = ±10% J = ±5% Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 6 of 19 IRMS ESL ESR Untaped 60 °C 10 kHz 10 kHz pcs./ A nH mΩ MOQ 4 24 14.1 2352 6 25 9.1 2352 8 26 6.1 1680 11 27 4.2 1064 13 28 3.1 784 4 24 15.6 2352 6 25 9.7 1932 7 26 6.7 1848 9 27 4.6 952 11 28 3.5 784 3 24 21.2 2352 5 25 11.9 2100 7 26 8.2 1680 9 27 5.8 952 12 28 4.5 784 3 24 26.5 2352 4 25 14.8 1932 6 26 10.4 1848 8 27 6.9 952 11 28 5.5 784 B32796 MKP AC filtering Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 37.5 mm) VRMS VR Max. dimensions w×h×l P1 V AC V DC µF mm mm 250 24.0 × 15.0 × 41.5 24.0 × 19.0 × 41.5 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 33.0 × 48.0 × 42.5 24.0 × 15.0 × 41.5 24.0 × 19.0 × 41.5 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 33.0 × 48.0 × 42.5 24.0 × 15.0 × 41.5 24.0 × 19.0 × 41.5 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 33.0 × 48.0 × 42.5 10.2 10.2 20.3 20.3 10.2 10.2 20.3 20.3 10.2 10.2 20.3 20.3 20.3 300 350 630 CR 8 11 22 22 25 25 40 40 45 700 5.6 7.5 16 16 20 20 30 30 34 875 4 5 10 10 14 14 15 20 20 24 Ordering code (composition see below) B32796T2805+000 B32796T2116+000 B32796G2226+000 B32796E2226+000 B32796G2256+000 B32796E2256+000 B32796G2406+000 B32796E2406+000 B32796G2456+000 B32796T3565+000 B32796T3755+000 B32796G3166+000 B32796E3166+000 B32796G3206+000 B32796E3206+000 B32796G3306+000 B32796E3306+000 B32796E3346+000 B32796T8405+000 B32796T8505+000 B32796G8106+000 B32796E8106+000 B32796G8146+000 B32796E8146+000 B32796G8156+000 B32796G8206+000 B32796E8206+000 B32796G8246+000 MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request. Composition of ordering code + = Capacitance tolerance code: K = ±10% J = ±5% Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 7 of 19 IRMS ESL ESR Untaped 60 °C 10 kHz 10 kHz pcs./ A nH mΩ MOQ 8 21 9 1040 10 23 8 780 15 30 3.2 640 14 30 3.2 640 17 30 2.9 440 16 30 2.9 440 21 33 2.3 400 20 33 2.3 400 23 33 1.9 180 7 21 12 1040 9 23 10 780 14 30 3.9 640 13 30 3.9 640 15 30 3.1 440 14 30 3.1 440 19 33 2.2 400 18 33 2.2 400 20 33 1.9 180 7 21 13 1040 9 23 11 780 12 30 4.9 640 11 30 4.9 640 15 30 3.6 440 14 30 3.6 440 15 30 3.0 400 19 30 2.6 400 18 30 2.6 400 20 30 2.5 180 B32796 MKP AC filtering Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 37.5 mm) VRMS VR Max. dimensions w×h×l P1 V AC V DC µF mm mm 400 24.0 × 15.0 × 41.5 24.0 × 19.0 × 41.5 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 20.0 × 39.5 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 28.0 × 37.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 33.0 × 48.0 × 42.5 10.2 10.2 20.3 20.3 1050 CR 2.7 3.5 7.5 7.5 10 10 13 13 16 Ordering code (composition see below) B32796T4275+000 B32796T4355+000 B32796G4755+000 B32796E4755+000 B32796G4106+000 B32796E4106+000 B32796G4136+000 B32796E4136+000 B32796G4166+000 MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request. Composition of ordering code + = Capacitance tolerance code: K = ±10% J = ±5% Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 8 of 19 IRMS ESL ESR Untaped 60 °C 10 kHz 10 kHz pcs./ A nH mΩ MOQ 7 21 15 1040 8 23 13 780 11 30 5.5 640 10 30 5.5 640 14 30 4.5 440 13 30 4.5 440 17 33 3.5 400 16 33 3.5 400 18 33 3.5 180 B32798 MKP AC filtering Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 52.5 mm) VRMS VR Max. dimensions w×h×l P1 V AC V DC µF mm mm 250 30.0 × 45.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 30.0 × 45.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 30.0 × 45.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 30.0 × 45.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 300 350 400 CR 630 55 75 700 40 55 875 26 30 35 40 1050 18 20 25 Ordering code (composition see below) B32798G2556+000 B32798G2756+000 B32798G3406+000 B32798G3556+000 B32798G8266+000 B32798G8306+000 B32798G8356+000 B32798G8406K000 B32798G4186+000 B32798G4206+000 B32798G4256+000 MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request. Composition of ordering code + = Capacitance tolerance code: K = ±10% J = ±5% Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 9 of 19 IRMS ESL ESR Untaped 60 °C 10 kHz 10 kHz pcs./ A nH mΩ MOQ 21 35 2.7 280 25 38 2.1 108 19 35 3.2 280 24 38 2.5 108 18 35 4.5 280 20 37 4.0 108 22 38 3.0 108 22 38 3.0 108 16 35 4.7 280 17 37 4.5 108 20 38 3.5 108 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Technical data Reference standard: IEC 61071, EN 61071, VDE 0560-120 Max. operating temperature, Top,max +105 °C Operating temperature range (case) Upper category temperature Tmax +85 °C Lower category temperature Tmin –40 °C Note: At T > 85 °C de-rating for VRMS (V AC) should be 1.5%/°C Capacitance drift in range 2% respect the value measured at reference conditions (40 °C, 85 °C) Insulation Resistance Rins 30 000 s given as time constant τ = CR Rins, rel. humidity ≤ 65% (minimum as-delivered values) Test voltage between terminals 1.5 VR for 10 s 1.65 VR for 2 s DC test voltage terminal to case (10 s) 2 VRMS + 1000 V AC (min. 2000 V AC) at 50 Hz Maximum permissible overvoltage for 1.3 VRMS short operating periods (max 1 min/day) Maximum peak current (A) Damp heat test Limit values after damp heat test 56 days/40 °C/93% relative humidity Capacitance change | ∆C/C | ≤ 5% Dissipation factor change ∆ tan δ ≤ 1.5 · 10-3 (at 1 kHz) ≥ 50% of minimum Insulation resistance Rins as-delivered values Change of temperature Reliability: Failure rate λ In accordance with IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb) 300 fit Service life tSL Failure criteria: Total failure Failure due to variation of parameters Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. > 60 000 h at VRMS For conversion to other operating conditions, refer to chapter "Reliability" on page 439 from Data Book 2009. Short/open circuit Capacitance change | ∆C/C | ≥ 10% Dissipation factor change ∆ tan δ > 4 · upper limit value Insulation resistance Rins < 1500 MΩ (CR≤0.33µF) or time constant τ = CR · Rins < 500 s (CR>0.33µF) Page 10 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Pulse handling capability "dV/dt" represents the maximum permissible voltage change per unit of time for non-sinusoidal voltages, expressed in V/µs. Note: The values of dV/dt provided below must not be exceeded in order to avoid damaging the capacitor. Lead spacing 27.5 mm 37.5 mm 52.5 mm Type B32794 B32796 B32798 VRMS (V AC) 250 300 350 400 250 300 350 400 250 300 350 400 26 32 12 14 18 21 dV/dt in V/µs 27 31 39 47 19 21 Notes: Please take all additional data not mentioned above from our Data Book 2009 Mounting guidelines 1 Soldering 1.1 Solderability of leads The solderability of terminal leads is tested to IEC 60068-2-20, test Ta, method 1. Before a solderability test is carried out, terminals are subjected to accelerated ageing (to IEC 60068-2-2, test Ba: 4 h exposure to dry heat at 155 °C). Since the ageing temperature is far higher than the upper category temperature of the capacitors, the terminal wires should be cut off from the capacitor before the ageing procedure to prevent the solderability being impaired by the products of any capacitor decomposition that might occur. Solder bath temperature 235 ±5 °C Soldering time 2.0 ±0.5 s Immersion depth 2.0 +0/0.5 mm from capacitor body or seating plane Evaluation criteria: Visual inspection Wetting of wire surface by new solder ≥90%, free-flowing solder 1.2 Resistance to soldering heat Resistance to soldering heat is tested to IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb, method 1A. Conditions: Series Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Solder bath temperature Soldering time Page 11 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering MKT boxed (except 2.5 × 6.5 × 7.2 mm) 260 ±5 °C coated uncoated (lead spacing > 10 mm) MFP MKP (lead spacing > 7.5 mm) MKT boxed (case 2.5 × 6.5 × 7.2 mm) MKP (lead spacing ≤ 7.5 mm) MKT uncoated (lead spacing ≤ 10 mm) insulated (B32559) 10 ±1 s 5 ±1 s <4s recommended soldering profile for MKT uncoated (lead spacing ≤ 10 mm) and insulated (B32559) Immersion depth 2.0 +0/0.5 mm from capacitor body or seating plane Shield Heat-absorbing board, (1.5 ±0.5) mm thick, between capacitor body and liquid solder Evaluation criteria: Visual inspection ∆C/C0 tan δ Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. No visible damage 2% for MKT/MKP/MFP 5% for EMI suppression capacitors As specified in sectional specification Page 12 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering 1.3 General notes on soldering Permissible heat exposure loads on film capacitors are primarily characterized by the upper category temperature Tmax. Long exposure to temperatures above this type-related temperature limit can lead to changes in the plastic dielectric and thus change irreversibly a capacitor's electrical characteristics. For short exposures (as in practical soldering processes) the heat load (and thus the possible effects on a capacitor) will also depend on other factors like: Pre-heating temperature and time Forced cooling immediately after soldering Terminal characteristics: diameter, length, thermal resistance, special configurations (e.g. crimping) Height of capacitor above solder bath Shadowing by neighboring components Additional heating due to heat dissipation by neighboring components Use of solder-resist coatings The overheating associated with some of these factors can usually be reduced by suitable countermeasures. For example, if a pre-heating step cannot be avoided, an additional or reinforced cooling process may possibly have to be included. EPCOS recommends the following conditions: Pre-heating with a maximum temperature of 110 °C Temperature inside the capacitor should not exceed the following limits: MKP/MFP 110 °C MKT 160 °C When SMD components are used together with leaded ones, the leaded film capacitors should not pass into the SMD adhesive curing oven. The leaded components should be assembled after the SMD curing step. Leaded film capacitors are not suitable for reflow soldering. Uncoated capacitors For uncoated MKT capacitors with lead spacings ≤10 mm (B32560/B32561) the following measures are recommended: pre-heating to not more than 110 °C in the preheater phase rapid cooling after soldering Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 13 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Cautions and warnings Do not exceed the upper category temperature (UCT). Do not apply any mechanical stress to the capacitor terminals. Avoid any compressive, tensile or flexural stress. Do not move the capacitor after it has been soldered to the PC board. Do not pick up the PC board by the soldered capacitor. Do not place the capacitor on a PC board whose PTH hole spacing differs from the specified lead spacing. Do not exceed the specified time or temperature limits during soldering. Avoid external energy inputs, such as fire or electricity. Avoid overload of the capacitors. The table below summarizes the safety instructions that must always be observed. A detailed description can be found in the relevant sections of the chapters "General technical information" and "Mounting guidelines". Topic Storage conditions Flammability Resistance to vibration Safety information Reference chapter "General technical information" Make sure that capacitors are stored within the 4.5 specified range of time, temperature and humidity "Storage conditions" conditions. Avoid external energy, such as fire or electricity 5.3 (passive flammability), avoid overload of the "Flammability" capacitors (active flammability) and consider the flammability of materials. Do not exceed the tested ability to withstand 5.2 vibration. The capacitors are tested to "Resistance to vibration" IEC 60068-2-6. EPCOS offers film capacitors specially designed for operation under more severe vibration regimes such as those found in automotive applications. Consult our catalog "Film Capacitors for Automotive Electronics". Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 14 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Topic Safety information Soldering Do not exceed the specified time or temperature limits during soldering. Cleaning Use only suitable solvents for cleaning capacitors. Embedding of When embedding finished circuit assemblies in capacitors in plastic resins, chemical and thermal influences finished assemblies must be taken into account. Caution: Consult us first, if you also wish to embed other uncoated component types! Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 15 of 19 Reference chapter "Mounting guidelines" 1 "Soldering" 2 "Cleaning" 3 "Embedding of capacitors in finished assemblies" B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Symbols and terms Symbol α αC A βC C CR ∆C ∆C/C ∆C/CR dt ∆t ∆T ∆tan δ ∆V dV/dt ∆V/∆t E ESL ESR f f1 f2 fr FD FT i IC English Heat transfer coefficient Temperature coefficient of capacitance Capacitor surface area Humidity coefficient of capacitance Capacitance Rated capacitance Absolute capacitance change Relative capacitance change (relative deviation of actual value) Capacitance tolerance (relative deviation from rated capacitance) Time differential Time interval Absolute temperature change (self-heating) Absolute change of dissipation factor Absolute voltage change Time differential of voltage function (rate of voltage rise) Voltage change per time interval Activation energy for diffusion Self-inductance Equivalent series resistance Frequency Frequency limit for reducing permissible AC voltage due to thermal limits German Wärmeübergangszahl Temperaturkoeffizient der Kapazität Kondensatoroberfläche Feuchtekoeffizient der Kapazität Kapazität Nennkapazität Absolute Kapazitätsänderung Relative Kapazitätsänderung (relative Abweichung vom Ist-Wert) Kapazitätstoleranz (relative Abweichung vom Nennwert) Differentielle Zeit Zeitintervall Absolute Temperaturänderung (Selbsterwärmung) Absolute Änderung des Verlustfaktors Absolute Spannungsänderung Differentielle Spannungsänderung (Spannungsflankensteilheit) Spannungsänderung pro Zeitintervall Aktivierungsenergie zur Diffusion Eigeninduktivität Ersatz-Serienwiderstand Frequenz Grenzfrequenz für thermisch bedingte Reduzierung der zulässigen Wechselspannung Frequency limit for reducing permissible Grenzfrequenz für strombedingte AC voltage due to current limit Reduzierung der zulässigen Wechselspannung Resonant frequency Resonanzfrequenz Thermal acceleration factor for diffusion Therm. Beschleunigungsfaktor zur Diffusion Derating factor Deratingfaktor Current (peak) Stromspitze Category current (max. continuous Kategoriestrom (max. Dauerstrom) current) Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 16 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Symbol IRMS iz k0 LS λ λ0 λtest Pdiss Pgen Q ρ R R Ri Rins RP RS S t T τ tan δ tan δD tan δP tan δS TA Tmax Tmin tOL Top TR Tref tSL VAC English (Sinusoidal) alternating current, root-mean-square value Capacitance drift Pulse characteristic Series inductance Failure rate Constant failure rate during useful service life Failure rate, determined by tests Dissipated power Generated power Heat energy Density of water vapor in air Universal molar constant for gases Ohmic resistance of discharge circuit Internal resistance Insulation resistance Parallel resistance Series resistance severity (humidity test) Time Temperature Time constant Dissipation factor Dielectric component of dissipation factor Parallel component of dissipation factor Series component of dissipation factor Ambient temperature Upper category temperature Lower category temperature Operating life at operating temperature and voltage Operating temperature Rated temperature Reference temperature Reference service life AC voltage Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. German (Sinusförmiger) Wechselstrom Inkonstanz der Kapazität Impulskennwert Serieninduktivität Ausfallrate Konstante Ausfallrate in der Nutzungsphase Experimentell ermittelte Ausfallrate Abgegebene Verlustleistung Erzeugte Verlustleistung Wärmeenergie Dichte von Wasserdampf in Luft Allg. Molarkonstante für Gas Ohmscher Widerstand des Entladekreises Innenwiderstand Isolationswiderstand Parallelwiderstand Serienwiderstand Schärfegrad (Feuchtetest) Zeit Temperatur Zeitkonstante Verlustfaktor Dielektrischer Anteil des Verlustfaktors Parallelanteil des Verlfustfaktors Serienanteil des Verlustfaktors Umgebungstemperatur Obere Kategorietemperatur Untere Kategorietemperatur Betriebszeit bei Betriebstemperatur und -spannung Beriebstemperatur Nenntemperatur Referenztemperatur Referenz-Lebensdauer Wechselspannung Page 17 of 19 B32794 ... B32798 MKP AC filtering Symbol VC VC,RMS English Category voltage Category AC voltage VCD Vch VDC VFB Vi Vo Vop Vp Vpp VR Corona-discharge onset voltage Charging voltage DC voltage Fly-back capacitor voltage Input voltage Output voltage Operating voltage Peak pulse voltage Peak-to-peak voltage Impedance Rated voltage Amplitude of rated AC voltage R VRMS German Kategoriespannung (Sinusförmige) Kategorie-Wechselspannung Teilentlade-Einsatzspannung Ladespannung Gleichspannung Spannung (Flyback) Eingangsspannung Ausgangssspannung Betriebsspannung Impuls-Spitzenspannung Spannungshub Nennspannung Amplitude der Nenn-Wechselspannung VSC Vsn (Sinusoidal) alternating voltage, root-mean-square value S-correction voltage Snubber capacitor voltage Z Impedance Spannung bei Anwendung "S-correction" Spannung bei Anwendung "Beschaltung" Scheinwiderstand Lead spacing Rastermaß Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. (Sinusförmige) Wechselspannung Page 18 of 19 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. As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application. 2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in which the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or health (e.g. in accident prevention or lifesaving systems), it must therefore be ensured by means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer (e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an electronic component. 3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed. 4. 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