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GENERAL INFORMATION
DC Film Capacitors
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Contents Pitch Rated Voltage Capacitance Page
mm Vdc range range
General Information .......................................................................................................................................... 2 to 19
Technical terms explanation............................................................................................................................. 2
Application notes - safety conditions................................................................................................................ 3
Typical properties and applications ................................................................................................................. 13
Typical graphs .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Product code system and date code................................................................................................................ 14
Lead taping & packaging ................................................................................................................................. 15
Polyester capacitors ......................................................................................................................................... 21 to 65
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Typical graphs ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Axial series......................................................................................................................................................... 23 to 27
A50 Series ................................................................. 50...1000 1000pF...10µF 23
Box series ................................................................................................................................................... 28 to 57
R82 Series ................................................................. 5 50...400 1000pF...4.7µF 28
RSB Series ................................................................. 5 50...630 1000pF...2.2µF 33
R66 Series ................................................................7.5 50...630 1000pF...4.7µF 38
R60 Series ........................................................... 10...37.5 63...1000 1000pF...220µF 43
JSP Series ..........................................................22.5...37.5 63...400 0.33µF...470µF 51
Naked series ...................................................................................................................................................... 58 to 65
JSN Series ............................................... (Size) 60.80...100.230 63...400 5µF...330µF 58
Polypropylene capacitors ............................................................................................................................... 67 to 143
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
Typical graphs .................................................................................................................................................. 68
Axial series ..................................................................................................................................................... 70 to 79
A70 Series .................................................................. 160...630 1000pF...4.7µF 70
A72 Series .................................................................. 100...2000 47pF...0.33µF 75
Box series ..................................................................................................................................................... 80 to 143
R73 Series ........................................................... 15...37.5 100...2000 100pF...2.2µF 80
R74 Series ........................................................... 10...37.5 250...900 Vac 470pF...3.3µF 90
R75 Series (High performances)..........................7.5...37.5 160...2000 220pF...33µF 102
R75 Series (Reduced sizes) ................................7.5...37.5 160...1000 0.010µF...22µF 113
R76 Series ...........................................................7.5...37.5 250...2000 100pF...15µF 121
R77 Series ........................................................... 10...27.5 250...900Vac 1000pF...0.1µF 133
R79 Series ................................................................. 5 160...630 1000pF...0.22µF 139
Precision capacitors ......................................................................................................................................... 145 to 150
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 145
Typical graphs ................................................................................................................................................. 146
Box series ..................................................................................................................................................... 147 to 150
P12 ( P02) Series ............................................................... 5.08 ................... 63 ............... 22pF...8000pF .... 147
P14 ( P04) Series ............................................................... 5.08 ................... 63 ............5000pF...47000pF . 148
P42 Series .......................................................... 7.18...14.3 .............. 63 ............ 100pF...432000pF . 149
Interference Suppression capacitors, RC units, P.F.C., Capacitive power supply application
and Modules ....................................................................................................................................................... 151 to 193
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 151
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Information on International Standards - Tests related to IEC 60384-14 (EN132400) ..................................... 154
Typical graphs and date code .......................................................................................................................... 157
Interference suppression ..................................................................................................................................... 158 to 179
Box series ......................................................................................................................................................... 158 to 179
R.46 Series ................................................................ 10...37.5 275...300 Vac 0.01µF...10µF 158
R.47 Series ................................................................ 10...37.5 440 Vac 4700pF...2.2µF 167
R.49 Series ................................................................ 10...37.5 310 330 Vac 0.01µF...6.8µF 173
R.41 Series ................................................................7.5...37.5 300 Vac 1000pF...1µF 177
RC units ......................................................................................................................................................... 179
Box series ......................................................................................................................................................... 179
1.43 Series .................................................................15...27.5 275 Vac ........... 0.01µF...1µF ...... 179
P.F.C. ......................................................................................................................................................... 180 to 184
Box series ......................................................................................................................................................... 180
R71 Series ................................................................ 10...37.5 420...630 0.01µF...22µF 180
Capacitive power supply application.................................................................................................................. 185 to 189
Box series ......................................................................................................................................................... 185
R752-R75L ............... Series ............................................. 15...37.5 230...250 Vac 0.056µF...10µF 185
R603 ................. Series ............................................22.5...37.5 300 Vac 0.15µF...6.8µF 188
Modules ......................................................................................................................................................... 190 to 193
Box series ......................................................................................................................................................... 190
F5A Series ................................................................... 5...10 ................5...63 .............0.1µF...3.3µF ..... 190
F5B Series ................................................................... 5...10 ................5...63 .............0.1µF...3.3µF ..... 192
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GENERAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLANATION
Rated capacitance
Capacitance referred to 1 kHz, 20±1°C, 65±2% of relative humidity and 96 ±10 kPa.
In case of doubt please refer to IEC 60068-1, sub-clause 5.2.
Capacitance tolerance
Admitted capacitance deviation from the rated capacitance.
Rated temperature (TR)
The maximum ambient temperature surrounding the capacitor or hottest contact point (e.g. tracks),

Rated voltage (VR)
The maximum direct voltage or the maximum r.m.s. alternating voltage (50 Hz)or the peak value of a pulse

temperature and the rated temperature.
Category voltage (Vc)
The maximum direct voltage or the maximum r.m.s. alternating voltage or the peak value of a pulse voltage

Temperature derated voltage

rated temperature and the upper category temperature.
Climatic category
    
example 55/100/56).
    
             

Operating temperature rangeperating temperature rangeting temperature range


Temperature coefcient of capacitance (αi)

in parts per million per Celsius degree (10-6/°C) and referred to 20°C
CI - Co
αi =Co (Ti - To)
 
Co = Capacitance at temperature 20±2°C
For more details please refer to EN 130000.
Variation of capacitance with humidity

depends upon the dielectric type. Please refer to the graph at page 12.
Dissipation factor (tgδ)
                 

Insulation resistance (Ir) / time constant

after a minute of charge. It is expressed in M

t [s]= Ir [M]xC [µF].
It states the time necessary to reduce the voltage to the terminals of the capacitor at 37% of a fully
charged capacitor value.
Pulse rise time (dv/dt) and K0

voltage changes.

Ip (peak current) = Cxdv/dt
pµµs
K0

K0= 20
τ (dv/dt)2 dt
τµ0 in V2/µs.
The maximum values of dv/dt and K0 mentioned in this catalogue must not be exceeded in order to prevent
a dangerous overheating of the capacitor.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION NOTES - SAFETY CONDITIONS
1. Operating voltage
1.1 Rated voltage (VR)
Rated voltage is the max voltage that may be continuously applied at the rated temperature.
Values higher than the rated voltage may cause a perforation in the capacitor dielectric or
a short circuit.
Metallized capacitors have self-healing properties and the application of voltages higher



The rated voltage of the capacitor is usually D.C.
        
is limited by the heat produced or by micro discharges that could take place inside the

series.

 

catalogue, please contact our Technical Service before using the capacitors.
b) If the capacitor is subject to voltages higher than the rated voltage, caused, for example,

device.
 

In any other case, the Vac can be applied for a max. operating time of 1000 hours.
1.2 Derating of rated voltage for high operating temperature

on the hottest point of the capacitor) depends upon the type of dielectric used, the ambient

.
The rated voltage (VR
rated temperature.
For temperatures higher than the rated temperature it is necessary to apply a voltage
derating to prevent any damages to the dielectric of the capacitor.
This derating depends, in general, upon the type of dielectrics used (polyester,
polypropylene, etc.).

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GENERAL INFORMATION
2. Dissipation (A.C. applications)
       



N N l2rmsci
Pcmax i V2rmscii x C x tgδmax (fii x tgδmax (fi)
1 1 i x C

Pcmax 
Vrmsci = r.m.s. voltage of the ith harmonic in volt
Irmsci = r.m.s. current of the ith harmonic in ampere
fi th harmonic in hertz
C = capacitance in farad
tgδmax (fi th harmonic
 
Vrmsci (Irmsci ) is related to Vpp (Ipp
cmax
l2rmsc
Pcm ax = V2rmsc  x C x tgδmax (f) = x tgδmax (f)

(to calculate the Pcmax 
formulas of Vrmsc and Irmsc listed in the table 1 at page 5).
Tlim 
Th = max. ambient temperature surrounding the capacitor or hottest contact point

Box Type
For Th 40°C
Tlim  

capacitors (MKT).
Tlim  
electrodes (MKP).
The outline of Tlim vs. Th is represented in the graph at page 6.

Tlim
Pclim =
Rth

Pclim 
Rth = thermal resistance of the capacitor in °C/W (see table 2 at page 5).
Tlim 
 Pcmax Pclim
                
catalogue relative to each series.
Warning:


Do not hesitate to contact our Technical Service for any doubts or more detailed
information.
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Pitch Box Rth
B H L
(mm) (mm) (°C/W)
5.0
2.5 6.5 7.2 127
3.5 7.5 7.2 111
4.5 9.5 7.2 94
5.0 10.0 7.2 90
6.0 11.0 7.2 82
7.2 13.0 7.2 73
7.5
2.5 7.0 10.0 107
3.0 8.0 10.0 98
3.5 6.5 10.5 100
3.5 8.5 10.5 91
4.0 9.0 10.5 86
5.0 11.0 10.5 75
6.0 12.0 10.5 69
10.0
4.0 9.0 13.0 79
5.0 11.0 13.0 69
6.0 12.0 13.0 64
15.0
4.0 10.0 18.0 65
5.0 11.0 18.0 60
6.0 12.0 18.0 56
7.5 13.5 18.0 51
6.0 17.5 18.0 48
7.5 14.5 18.0 49
8.5 14.5 18.0 48
9.0 12.5 18.0 50
7.5 18.5 18.0 45
10.0 16.0 18.0 44
13.0 12.0 18.0 45
11.0 19.0 18.0 40
22.5
6.0 15.0 26.5 43
6.5 13.5 26.5 44
7.0 16.0 26.5 41
8.5 17.0 26.5 38
10.0 18.5 26.5 36
11.0 20.0 26.5 34
13.0 22.0 26.5 31
27.5
9.0 17.0 32.0 35
10.0 20.0 32.0 32
11.0 20.0 32.0 31
13.0 22.0 32.0 29
13.0 25.0 32.0 28
14.0 28.0 32.0 26
15.0 24.5 32.0 27
18.0 33.0 32.0 23
22.0 37.0 32.0 21
37.5
11.0 22.0 41.5 27
13.0 24.0 41.5 25
16.0 28.5 41.5 23
19.0 32.0 41.5 21
20.0 40.0 41.5 19
24.0 44.0 41.5 17
30.0 45.0 41.5 16
 ELECTRICAL
PARAMETERS
Vpp t
Vrmsc =
1.04 2T
Ipp/2 t
Irmsc =
1.04 2T
1
f =
2t
1
tgδmax at f =
2t
Vpp
Vrmsc =
2 2
Ipp
Irmsc =
2 2
1
f =
T
1
tgδmax at f =
T
8 Vi
2 t
Vrmsc =
i = 1 2 2T
8 Ii
2 t
Irmsc =
i = 1 2 2T
1
f =
t
1
tgδmax at f =
t
3T-4t
Vrmsc = Vpp
12T
1
f =
T
1
tgδmax at f =
4t
Table 1 Table 2
Note: For axial type see page 6.
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Maximum Self-heating rise for series in Axial conguration.
Series Costruction  Maximum ambient
Temperature
Maximum Self
Temperature rise
A50 MKT Axial 85°C 10°C
A70 MKP Axial 85°C 10°C
A72 MKP Film foil Axial 85°C 10°C
Maximum Overtemperature lim vs. Th for Box Type
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3. Permissible current




3.1 
capacitor to heat up.
3.2.
 
a localized heating of the ends of the capacitor might take place due to the resistance of the

of the capacitor.
            

 


Ip (peak current) = C x dv/dt
pµµs
K0

K0= 20
τ (dv/dt)2 dt
τ0 is expressed in V2/µs.
The maximum values of dv/dt and K0 mentioned in this catalogue must not be exceeded in
order to prevent a dangerous overheating of the capacitor.
If more than 10,000 pulses are applied, please kindly contact our Technical Service, unless
you are using series A72, R73, R74, R75, R76, R77, R79, RSB.
Warning:
If the capacitor is subjected to r.m.s. and pulse currents higher than those admitted, caused

device.
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4. Operating temperature
4.1 T (overtemperature of a capacitor).



the catalogue are not exceeded and that a temperature check on the capacitor is made

4.2 Method for determining the overtemperature (Tm) of the capacitor (indicative only).

The measurement must be made in free air convection. The capacitor being tested must


temperature(T2) is measured.

capacitor itself.
The temperature (T1) must be measured in the hottest part of the capacitor being
Ø <0.25 mm) or an infrared
thermometer.
Tm = T1 - T2
4.3 T of the capacitor.
To calculate the max. 
Tm
Tmax = x tgδmax
tgδm

Tmax = capacitor overtemperature calculated using the max tgδ value at the

Tm = T1 - T2 (see paragraph 4.2).
tgδm  

tgδmax  
test (if this value is not available at catalogue, please contact us).
4.4 When using the capacitors, make sure that the Tmax

listed in paragraph 2 ( Tmax Tlim) .
Warning:
When a capacitor is used above its max. operating temperature, the dissipation factor
(tgδ
exceeding the maximum admitted value might cause a damage of the dielectric, a short

The same effects might be caused by other components or parts of the circuit that produce
heat and cause localized heatings of the capacitor beyond its performance limits. In this

heat produced by the other components.
Fig. 1
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5. Ionisation
Ionisation may lead to a destructive process of the capacitor.

the air contained inside the dielectric
 
the air present near the ends of the capacitor

of the air, some microdischarges might take place that could damage the dielectric of the
capacitor and/or the metallization itself.
This phenomenon causes a drop in the capacitance and in the case of persistent ionization il



the amount of air contained in the capacitor
the type of dielectric used
impregnating elements (if used)
 
the type of construction (radial, axial)
 
 

Vpp (peak to peak voltage) 2 x 2 x VR (a.c.)
6. Pulse applications
               


Wave-form characteristics
(Fig. 2)
Capacitor characteristics
involved Choice criteria
Vmax (max. voltage) Dielectric strength Vmax R (d.c.)
Vpp (peak to peak voltage)  Vpp R (a.c.)
dv/dt or lp (peak current)
K0
lp = C x dv/dt
K0= 20
τ (dv/dt)2 dt
 
K0 
*Vrms and/or Irms
 cmax
Vrms vs. f (catalogue graphs)
or Pcmax Pclim (see page 4)
Vrms Vpp / )
Fig. 2
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7. Across-the-line and interference suppression applications
7.1 When a capacitor is used for this type of application it may be subject to a mains

commutations etc.


IEC 60384-14 (International Standard)
EN 132400 (similar to the previous) (European Standard)
UL 1414, UL 1283 (American Standards)
CSA C22.2 Nr. 1 (Canadian Standards)
For safety reasons it is advisable to use components approved according to the above
mentioned standards. *
7.2 Main safety tests related to IEC 60384-14 and EN132400 are listed at page 154.
               
           

solution.
8. Special working conditions
Humid ambient.
If used for a long time in a humid ambient, the capacitor might absorb humidity and oxidise the
electrodes causing breakage of the capacitor.

This phenomenon cause a drop in the capacitance value.

Technical Service for detailed informations.
 RELATIVE HUMIDITY
 25°C 70%
 30°C 90%
Resin.

 
- the heat generated during the polymerisation might damage the capacitor.
Adhesive curing oven.
Do not place the polypropylene capacitor in the polymerisation oven of the resin used to glue SMD



SMD gluing process.
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9. Soldering suggestions

9.1 Max soldering temperature


KP/MKP 110°C
MKT 160°C

9.2 
9.2.1 

9.2.2 

Insert leaded parts only after the curing of SMD parts.
9.2.3 
10. ROHS Compliance



Directives and Regulations in matter of Restriction of use of Hazardous Substances (such as





validated.
In any further detail is needed please contact us.

Temp. Time
110 °C
100 °C
1 min
1 min (for KP/
Box series: Tmax = 275°C for 4s (260°C for 4s for MKP p 7.5mm
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OTHERS


     
across the capacitor. This buzzing noise is of no damage to the capacitor.

operates. In normal conditions a variation in the capacitance takes place due to the amount
of humidity contained in the air. The variation mainly depends upon the type of dielectric and
the material used for the coating.

  
package.
  
 
-  
 
 
These levels of humidity must be reduced according to the ambient temperature on the

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TYPICAL GRAPHS: Polyester Polypropylene
Capacitance change vs. temperature
at 1kHz
Dissipation factor vs. temperature at
1kHz
Time constant vs. temperature

(Room temperature)

(Room temperature)
Capacitance change vs. relative
humidity (RH)
TYPICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS
POLYESTER FILM
Typical properties:

temperature range
high dielectric constant
Excellent self-healing
properties
very good ratio box size/
capacitance
good stability
POLYPROPYLENE FILM
Typical properties:


very high insulation
resistance

Excellent self-healing
properties. (MKP type)
very good stability
DIELECTRIC ABSORPTION
(DA)
Typical value:
 
 
Typical Applications
blocking and coupling
by-passing
decoupling

timing

professional characteristics
Typical Applications
pulse applications
high current
A.C. applications

SMPS and TV set
lighting
industrial

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Digit 1 to 3 Series code.
Digit 4 d.c. or a.c. rated voltage
*A
C
=
=
310Vac
50 Vdc
I
K
=
=
250Vdc
275Vac
P
=
=
630Vdc
1000Vdc
U
V
=
=
2000Vdc
520Vdc
3
4
=
=
300Vac
440Vac
D = 063Vdc L = 250Vac R = 1250Vdc W = 500Vdc *5 = 500Vac
E = 100Vdc *M = 400Vdc S = 1500Vdc X = 450Vdc 7 = 700Vac
= 160Vdc N = 400Vac T = 1600Vdc 2 = 230Vac 9 = 900Vac
(*M = 420 Vdc for R71 Series only) - (*5 = 520 Vac for R475 Series only) - (*A = 330 Vac for R49 Series only)
Digit 5 Pitch (mm) of radial capacitors or length of axial capacitors (for Polyester, Polypropylene and
Suppressor caps)
C = 5.0 F = 10/11 I = 15/16.5 N = 22.5 R = 27.5 W = 37.5
D = 7.5 H = 14 K = 20.5    T = 33.0
Digit 5 Dimensions (BxHxL in mm) of capacitors ( for Precision caps).
M = 5.0x 11.0x6.3 C = 10.0x10.0x13.0
A = 6.25x6.25x11.0 (100 pF to 05.0 kpF MKP) D = 12.5x12.5x13.0
( 5 kpF to 75.0 kpF MKP) Z = Special dimensions
W = 6.25x6.25x11.0 ( 5 kpF to 09.2 kpF MKP) P A.48 Series
B = 7.5x75x13.0 (100 pF to 21.0 kpF MKP)
I = 7.5x7.5x13.0 ( 5 kpF to 21.0 kpF MKP)
 
zeros that must be added to obtain the Rated Capacitance in pF (for Polyester, Polypropylene and
Suppressor caps).
Digit 6 to 9 Indicate the Arcotronics internal capacitance code ( for Precision caps).
 
 
Digit 13 Internal use.
Digit 14 Capacitance tolerance
Code letter Z D P F A L H J K M
Capacitance tolerance ± 1pF 0.5% 0.625% 1% 1.25% 1.5% 2% 2.5% 5% 10% 20%
Code example: R82 Series (Polyester Radial)
R82 M C 2100 AA 6 0 J
R82 Series
VR = 400 Vdc
Lead spacing = 5mm
C = 0.01µF
Loose version (4 mm)
Dim. & Electr. char.
Internal use
Tolerance 5%
PRODUCT CODE SYSTEM AND DATE CODE: BOX AND AXIAL SERIES
Year Code letter Month Code letter
1998 K January 1
1999 L February 2
2000 M March 3
2001 N April 4
2002 P May 5
2003 R June 6
2004 S July 7
2005 T August 8
2006 U September 9
2007 V 
2008 W November N
2009 X December D
DATE CODE (according to EN60062)
PRODUCT CODE SYSTEM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
-
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
D max
(mm)
L max
(mm)
Loose*
(pcs)
Reel
Ø 355mm
(pcs)
5
5.1 ... 5.5
5.6 ... 6.5
6.6 ... 7.0
7.1 ... 7.5
7.6 ... 8.0
8.1 ... 9.5
5.0 ... 6.0
6.1 ... 6.5
11
11
11
11.0 ... 16.5
11.0 ... 16.5
11.0 ... 16.5
11.0 ... 16.5
14.0 ... 16.5
14.0 ... 16.5
1500
1500
1200
1750
1500
1250
1000
2000
2000
3000
1500
1300
1100
1000
900
800
1300
1200
5.5 ... 6.0
6.1 ... 6.5
6.6 ... 7.0
7.1 ... 7.5
7.6 ... 8.0
8.1 ... 9.0
9.1 ... 10.0
10.1 ... 11.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
20.5
1500
1250
1250
1000
1000
750
750
500
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
600
400
7.0 ... 7.5
7.6 ... 8.0
8.1 ... 9.0
9.1 ... 10.0
10.1 ... 11.0
11.1 ... 13.0
13.1 ... 15.0
15.1 ... 16.5
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
750
500
500
500
500
300
300
300
1000
900
800
600
400
400
300
250
±5 mm
LEAD TAPING AND PACKAGING
LEAD TAPING AND PACKAGING OF AXIAL COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMATIC AND
ROBOT INSERTION MACHINES

Description Symbol Dimensions
(mm)
Component diameter D 4.5 ... 19.5
Body length L 11 ... 33
Component pitch A* See table I
Reel core diameter E 85
Arbor hole diameter M 30
Reel diameter Ø 355 max.
 H 6±0.5/9±1**
Body location (lateral deviation) 0.7
Body location (longitudinal deviation) N 1.2
Tape spacing B See Table II
Lead length from the component
body to the adhesive tape I 20
 C See table II
Remarks
* Cumulative pitch tolerance must not exceed 1.5 mm over six consecutive components.
** 9±31.5
Table I
D max
(mm)
A
(mm)
5
05.1 ... 09.5
09.6 ... 14.7
14.8 ... 19.5
5 ±0.5
10 ±0.5
15 ±0.5
20 ±1.0
Table II
L max
(mm) Class B±1.5
(mm)
C
(mm)
1
14.0 ... 20.5
26
I
II
III
52.4
63.6
73.0
75
86
98

D max
(mm)
L max
(mm)
Loose*
(pcs)
Reel
Ø 355mm
(pcs)
10.0 ... 11.5
11.6 ... 13.0
13.1 ... 15.0
15.1 ... 16.5
16.6 ... 18.0
18.1 ... 20.0
20.1 ... 26.4
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
400
300
300
200
200
150
100
400
400
300
250
200
150
±5 mm
Packaging detail
Available reel Ø 355 mm only.
Reel
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Box dimensions Pitch Loose
*short
*leads
Loose
**long
**leads
Ammo Reel
Ø355mm
B H L
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs)
2.5 7.0 10.0 7.5 2000 2500 3400 2500
3.0 8.0 10.0 7.5 1500 1500 2800 2100
3.5 6.5 10.5 7.5 2500 1500 2500 1800
3.5 8.5 10.5 7.5 3000 1300 2450 1800
4.0 9.0 10.5 7.5 2000 1300 2100 1500
5.0 11.0 10.5 7.5 1500 1000 1600 1200
6.0 12.0 10.5 7.5 1000 700 1400 1000
Description Symbol
Dimensions (mm)
Pitch
Tol.
5 mm 7.5 mm 7.5 mm
Fig.1 Fig.1 Fig. 2
 d0.5 ... 0.6 0.5 ... 0.6 0.5 ... 0.6 ±0.05
Taping pitch P 12.7 12.7 12.7 ±1
Feed hole pitch P012.7 12.7 12.7 ±0.2*
Centering of the lead
 P13.85 2.6 3.75 ±0.7
Centering of the body P26.35 6.35 ±1.3
Lead spacing (pitch) F 5 7.5 7.5 
Component alignment h 0 0 0 ±2
Height of component
from tape center H** 18.5 18.5 18.5 ±0.5
 W 18 18 18 
 W06 6 6 min.
Hole position W19 9 9 ±0.5
 W23 3 3 max.
Feed hole diameter D04 4 4 ±0.2
Tape thickness t 0.7 0.7 0.7 ±0.2
LEAD TAPING AND PACKAGING OF RADIAL COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMATIC INSERTION MACHINES

Remarks
* Max 1mm on 20 pitches
 
For orders of capacitors with pitch = 7.5 mm, please specify the requested version (g.1 or g.2).

Box dimensions Pitch Loose
*short
*leads
Loose
**long
**leads
Ammo Reel
Ø355mm
B H L
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs)
2.5 6.5 7.2 5.0 3000 4000 3500 2500
3.5 7.5 7.2 5.0 2000 3000 2500 1800
4.5 9.5 7.2 5.0 1500 2000 1900 1400
5.0 10.0 7.2 5.0 1000 1500 1700 1200
6.0 11.0 7.2 5.0 2000 1000 1400 1000
7.2 13.0 7.2 5.0 1500 750 1150 800
   04mm (pitch = 7.5mm)
 1/-2 mm
Packaging detail

Fan-fold box (Ammo-pack)
Reel Ø 355 mm only.
Pitch = 5 and 7.5 mm Pitch = 7.5 mm
Reel (dimensions in mm)
Ammo-pack (dimensions in mm)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2


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Description Symbol
Dimensions (mm)
Pitch
Tol.
10 mm 15 mm 22.5mm 27.5mm
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 Fig.3
 d 0.6 0.6/0.8 0.8 0.8 ±0.05
Taping pitch P 25.4 25.4 38.1 38.1 ±1
Feed hole pitch* P0 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 ±0.2**
 P1 7.7 5.2 7.8 5.3 ±0.7
Centering of the body P2 12.7 12.7 19.05 19.05 ±1.3
Lead spacing (pitch) *** F 10 15 22.5 27.5 
- 0.1
Component alignment h 0 0 0 0 ±2
Height of component from
tape center H**** 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 ±0.5
 W 18 18 18 18 
 W0 9 10 10 10 min.
Hole position W1 9 9 9 9 ±0.5
 W2 3 3 3 3 max.
Feed hole diameter D0 4 4 4 4 ±0.2
Tape thickness t 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 ±0.2
Remarks
* Available also 15mm.
** Max 1mm on 20 pitches.
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LEAD TAPING AND PACKAGING OF RADIAL COMPONENTS FOR ROBOT INSERTION MACHINES
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Pitch = 10 mm Pitch = 15 mm Pitch = 22.5 mm
Pitch = 27.5 mm
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
P
P1
P
2
P
0
FD
0
H
W
0
W
2
W
1
W
hh
t
Ød
P
P
1
P
2
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Box dimensions Pitch Loose Loose Ammo Reel Reel
B H L *short leads **long leads Ø355mm Ø500mm
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs)
4.0 9.0 13.0 10.0 2000 1800 1000 750 1500
5.0 11.0 13.0 10.0 1300 1500 800 600 1250
6.0 12.0 13.0 10.0 1000 1200 680 500 1000
4.0 10.0 18.0 15.0 2500 1500 1000 1500
5.0 11.0 18.0 15.0 2000 1000 800 600 1250
6.0 12.0 18.0 15.0 1750 900 680 500 1000
7.5 13.5 18.0 15.0 1000 700 500 350 800
6.0 17.5 18.0 15.0 1000 700 680
7.5 14.5 18.0 15.0 1000 700 500 350 800
8.5 14.5 18.0 15.0 1000 500 440 300 700
9.0 12.5 18.0 15.0 1000 520 410 270 650
7.5 18.5 18.0 15.0 900 500 800
10.0 16.0 18.0 15.0 750 500 380 300 600
13.0 12.0 18.0 15.0 750 490 280 200 480
11.0 19.0 18.0 15.0 450 350 340 500
6.0 15.0 26.5 22.5 805 500 464 700
7.0 16.0 26.5 22.5 700 500 380 550
8.5 17.0 26.5 22.5 468 300 280 450
10.0 18.5 26.5 22.5 396 300 235 350
11.0 20.0 26.5 22.5 360 250 217 350
13.0 22.0 26.5 22.5 300 200 300
Box dimensions Pitch Loose Loose Ammo Reel Reel
B H L *short leads **long leads Ø355mm Ø500mm
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs)
9.0 17.0 32.0 27.5 816 408 450
10.0 20.0 32.0 27.5 600 408 350
11.0 20.0 32.0 27.5 560 336 350
13.0 22.0 32.0 27.5 480 288 300
13.0 25.0 32.0 27.5 480 288
14.0 28.0 32.0 27.5 352 176
15.0 24.5 32.0 27.5 400 240
18.0 33.0 32.0 27.5 256 128
22.0 37.0 32.0 27.5 168 112
11.0 22.0 41.5 37.5 420 252
13.0 24.0 41.5 37.5 360 216
16.0 28.5 41.5 37.5 216 108
19.0 32.0 41.5 37.5 192 96
20.0 40.0 41.5 37.5 126 84
24.0 44.0 41.5 37.5 108 72
30.0 45.0 41.5 37.5 90 60
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Packaging detail
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Ammopack (dimensions in mm) Reel (dimensions in mm)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Description Symbol
Dimensions (mm)
Tol.
Pitch
5 mm 7.18 mm 10.74 mm
Fig.1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
 d 0.5 ... 0.6 0.5 ... 0.6 0.6 ±0.05
Taping pitch P 12.7 12.7 25.4 ±1
Feed hole pitch P0 12.7 12.7 12.7 ±0.2*
 P1 3.85 2.76 7.33 ±0.7
Centering of the body P2 6.35 6.35 12.7 ±1.3
Lead spacing (pitch) F 5 7.18 10.74 
Component alignment h00 0±2
Height of component from
tape center H 18.5** 18.5** 16.5 ±0.5
 W 18 18 18 
 W0 6 6 6 min.
Hole position W1 9 9 9 ±0.5
 W2 3 3 3 max.
Feed hole diameter D0 4 4 4 ±0.2
Tape thickness t 0.7 0.7 0.7 ±0.2
Remarks
* Max 1mm on 20 pitches
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Box dimensions Pitch Loose
standard leads*
Reel
Ø355mm
Reel
Ø500mm
B H L
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (pcs) (pcs) (pcs)
5.0
6.256.25
7.5
10.0
12.5
11.0
6.25
7.5
10.0
12.5
6.3
11.0
13.0
13.0
13.0
5.0
7.187.18
7.18
10.74
14.3
1800
1500
1000
600
400
1250
700
600
500
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LEAD TAPING AND PACKAGING OF RADIAL COMPONENTS FOR ROBOT INSERTION MACHINES
(PRECISION CAPACITORS: P.12, P.14 AND P.42 SERIES)
Packaging detail
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 Ø 500 mm only
Reel (dimensions in mm)
Pitch = 5 mm Pitch = 7.18 mm Pitch = 10.74 mm
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
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P42
MKP-KP Series
METALLIZED AND FILM-FOIL POLYPROPYLENE
CAPACITOR
Typical applications: timing, LC-lters
(i.e.:TELECOM, measurement equipment).
PRODUCT CODE: P42
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Dielectric: polypropylene lm.
Plates: KP: tin foil;
MKP: aluminium layer deposited by evaporation
under vacuum.
Winding: non-inductive type.
Leads: tinned wire.
Protection: plastic case, thermosetting resin lled.
Box material is solvent resistant and ame
retardant according to UL94 V0.
Marking: series (P.42 for KP; 1.42 for MKP), outer foil,
capacitance, tolerance, D.C. rated voltage,
manufacturing date code.
Climatic category: 55/085/56 IEC 60068-1
Related documents:
KP: IEC 60384-13; DIN 41380 T4
MKP: IEC 60384-16; DIN 45910 T23
All dimensions are in mm.
Upon request different leads can be provided up to a minimum of 2.5mm (only for A, B and C constructions).
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P42
MKP-KP Series
METALLIZED AND FILM-FOIL POLYPROPYLENE
CAPACITOR
PRODUCT CODE: P42
TEST METHOD AND PERFORMANCE
Damp heat, steady state:
Test conditions
Temperature: +40°C±2°C
Relative humidity (RH): 93%
Test duration: 56 days
Performance
Capacitance change |C/C|: 0.5% +1pF
Insulation resistance: 5 104 M for C120nF
6000 s for C>120nF
Endurance:
Test conditions
Temperature: +85°C±2°C
Test duration: 2000 h
Voltage applied: 1.5xVR
Performance
Capacitance change |C/C|: 0.5% +1pF
DF change (tgδ): 20x10-4 for C0.1µF
30x10-4 for C >0.1µF
measured at 100kHz.
The typical capacitance variation after 8000 hours
is±0.6%
Resistance to soldering heat:
Test conditions
Solder bath temperature: +260°C±5°C
Dipping time (with heat screen):5 s±1 s
Performance
Capacitance change |C/C|: 0.5% +1pF
Thermal shock:
Test conditions
Temperature: -40°C ...+85°C
Cycles: nr. 5
Performance
Capacitance change |C/C|: 0.5% +1pF
Long term stability:
Test conditions
Temperature: +40°C±2°C
Relative humidity (RH): 70% max
Test duration: 2 years
Performance
Capacitance change |C/C|: 0.5% +1pF
RELIABILITY:
KP MKP
ZR
Z = 30 FIT
R = 105 hours
ZR
Z = 80 FIT
R = 105 hours
1 FIT = 1x10-9 failure/comp.x h.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rated voltage (VR): 63 Vdc
Category voltage (Vc): up to +85°C Vc=VR
Capacitance range (pF):
KP CAPACITORS MKP CAPACITORS
CASE A 100 to 9200 CASE A 5001 to 75000
CASE B 100 to 21000 CASE B 5001 to 120000
CASE C 21001 to 44200 CASE C 120000 to 237000
CASE D 210000 to 432000
Capacitance values:
values in compliance with IEC 63 Norms and as E192
series.
Capacitance tolerances:
±0.5% (D); ±1% (F); ±1.25% (A); ±2% (G); ±2.5% (H);
with a min. ±1 pF (Z).
Total self inductance:
max 1 nH per 1 mm lead and capacitor length.
Temperature coefcient:
-(150±70) ppm/°C for C5000pF
-(200±100) ppm/°C for C>5000pF
Dissipation factor (DF):
tgδ 10-4 at +25°C ±5°C
KHz C33nF C100nF C>100nF
1 3 3 5
100 20 50 100
Insulation resistance:
Test conditions
Temperature: +25°C±5°C
Voltage charge time: 1 min
Voltage charge: 10Vdc
Performance
20x104 M for C120nF
24000 s for C>120nF
Test voltage between terminations:
KP: 2.5xVR
MKP: 1.6xVR
applied for 2 s at +25°C±5°C
Maximum pulse rise time (dv/dt)
C (pF) dv/dt (V/µs) K0 (V2/µs)
9000 50 6300
21000 40 5000
120000 10 1300
> 120000 5 630