Film Capacitors

EMI Suppression Capacitors (MKP)

Series/Type: B32921C/D ... B32928C/D

Date: September 2014

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EMI suppression capacitors (MKP) B32921C/D ... B32928C/D
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Typical applications Dimensional drawings

X2 class for interference suppression Drawing 1
"Across the line" applications
Climatic
Max. operating temperature: 110 °C
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1):
40/105/56 (ENEC10)
40/110/56 (ENEC15)
Construction
Dielectric: polypropylene (MKP)
Plastic case (UL 94 V-0)
Epoxy resin sealing (UL 94 V-0)
Features Drawing 2
Very small dimensions
Self-healing properties
RoHS-compatible
Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Terminals
Parallel wire leads, lead-free tinned
Special lead lengths available on request
Marking
Manufacturer's logo, lot number,
date code, rated capacitance (coded),
cap. tolerance (code letter), Dimensions in mm
rated AC voltage,
P1 = 20.3 mm
series number, sub-class (X2),
dielectric code (MKP), climatic category, Lead Lead Type Drawing
passive flammability category, approvals. spacing diameter
±0.4 d1 ±0.05
Delivery mode
Bulk (untaped) 10 0.6 B32921 1
Taped (Ammo pack or reel) 15 0.8 B32922 1
For taping details, refer to chapter 22.5 0.8 B32923 1
"Taping and packing"
27.5 0.8 B32924 1
37.5 1.0 B32926 1 / 21)
52.5 1.2 B32928 2
1) A few individual types only

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Marking Examples

C ≤ 10 µF C > 10 µF

Approvals

Approval marks Standards Certificate

EN 60384-14, IEC 60384-14, 40010694 (approved by VDE)
Ed. 3 (C ≤ 10 µF)
EN 60384-14, IEC 60384-14, E97863 (approved by UL)
Ed. 3
UL 1414 / UL 1283 E97863 / E157153
CSA C22.2 No.1 / No. 8 E97863 / E157153 (approved by UL)
CQC (GB/T 14472-1998) CQC06001015331 / CQC06001016454
(C ≤ 10 µF)
UL 60384-14, CSA E60384-14 E97863 (approved by UL)

Notes: Effective January 2014, only for EMI supression capacitors:

– UL 60384-14 certification replaces both UL 1414 and UL 1283 standards.
– CSA C22.2 No. 1 and CSA C22.s No. 8 are replaced by CSA E60384-14.
– References like 1414, 1283 are removed from the capacitor marking
Capacitors under UL1414, UL1283 produced during or before 2013, are
accepted under UL scope.
Capacitors under CSA C22.2 No.1 / No. 8 produced during or before 2013,
are accepted under cUL scope.

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Overview of available types

Lead spacing 10 mm 15 mm 22.5 mm 27.5 mm 37.5 mm 52.5 mm

Type B32921 B32922 B32923 B32924 B32926 B32928
CR (µF)
0.010
0.022
0.033
0.047
0.068
0.10
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
3.9
4.7
5.6
6.8
8.2
10
15
20
25
30

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Ordering codes and packing units

Lead CR Max. dimensions Ordering code Straight Straight Straight Pins

spacing w×h×l (composition see terminals, terminals, terminals,
mm µF mm below) Ammo Reel Untaped
pack
pcs./ pcs./ pcs./
MOQ MOQ MOQ
10 0.010 4.0 × 9.0 × 13.0 B32921C3103+*** ◆ 4000 6800 4000 2
0.022 4.0 × 9.0 × 13.0 B32921C3223+*** ◆ 4000 6800 4000 2
0.033 4.0 × 9.0 × 13.0 B32921C3333+*** ◆ 4000 6800 4000 2
0.047 5.0 × 11.0 × 13.0 B32921C3473+*** ◆ 3320 5200 4000 2
0.068 6.0 × 12.0 × 13.0 B32921C3683+*** 2720 4400 4000 2
0.10 6.0 × 12.0 × 13.0 B32921C3104M*** 2720 4400 4000 2
15 0.033 5.0 × 10.5 × 18.0 B32922C3333K*** 4680 5200 4000 2
0.047 5.0 × 10.5 × 18.0 B32922C3473K*** 4680 5200 4000 2
0.068 5.0 × 10.5 × 18.0 B32922C3683K*** ◆ 4680 5200 4000 2
0.10 5.0 × 10.5 × 18.0 B32922C3104+*** ◆ 4680 5200 4000 2
0.15 6.0 × 12.0 × 18.0 B32922C3154+*** ◆ 3840 4400 4000 2
0.22 7.0 × 12.5 × 18.0 B32922C3224+*** ◆ 3320 3600 4000 2
0.33 8.0 × 14.0 × 18.0 B32922C3334M*** ◆ 2920 3000 2000 2
0.33 8.5 × 14.5 × 18.0 B32922D3334K*** 2720 2800 2000 2
0.47 9.0 × 17.5 × 18.0 B32922C3474+*** ◆ 2560 2800 2000 2
0.68 11.0 × 18.5 × 18.0 B32922C3684+*** ◆  2200 1000 2
◆ Preferred type
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further intermediate capacitance values on request.
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code: *** = Packaging code:
M = ±20% 289 = Straight terminals, Ammo pack
K = ±10% 189 = Straight terminals, Reel
= (Closer tolerances on request) 240 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
140 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
255 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
155 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
003 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length
3.2 ±0.3 mm)
000 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length 6 -
1 mm)

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Ordering codes and packing units

Lead CR Max. dimensions Ordering code Straight Straight Straight Pins

spacing w×h×l (composition see
terminals, terminals, terminals,
mm µF mm below) Ammo Reel Untaped
pack
pcs./ pcs./ pcs./
MOQ MOQ MOQ
22.5 0.22 6.0 × 15.0 × 26.5 B32923C3224+*** 2720 2800 2880 2
0.33 6.0 × 15.0 × 26.5 B32923C3334M*** 2720 2800 2880 2
0.33 7.0 × 16.0 × 26.5 B32923D3334K*** 2320 2400 2520 2
0.47 8.5 × 16.5 × 26.5 B32923C3474+*** 1920 2000 2040 2
0.68 10.5 × 16.5 × 26.5 B32923C3684+*** 1560 1600 2160 2
1.0 11.0 × 20.5 × 26.5 B32923C3105+*** ◆ 1480 1400 2040 2
1.5 12.0 × 22.0 × 26.5 B32923C3155M***   1800 2
2.2 14.5 × 29.5 × 26.5 B32923C3225+***   1040 2
27.5 0.68 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 B32924C3684+***  1400 1280 2
1.0 11.0 × 19.0 × 31.5 B32924C3105+***  1400 1280 2
1.5 12.5 × 21.5 × 31.5 B32924C3155+*** ◆  1200 1120 2
2.2 14.0 × 24.5 × 31.5 B32924C3225+***   1040 2
3.3 16.0 × 32.0 × 31.5 B32924D3335K***   880 2
3.3 18.0 × 27.5 × 31.5 B32924C3335M***   800 2
4.7 18.0 × 33.0 × 31.5 B32924C3475M***   800 2
4.7 21.0 × 31.0 × 31.5 B32924D3475K***   720 2
5.6 22.0 × 36.5 × 31.5 B32924C3565+***   784 2
◆ Preferred type
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further intermediate capacitance values on request.
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code: *** = Packaging code:
M = ±20% 289 = Straight terminals, Ammo pack
K = ±10% 189 = Straight terminals, Reel
= (Closer tolerances on request) 240 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
140 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
255 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
155 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
003 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length
3.2 ±0.3 mm)
000 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length 6 -
1 mm)

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Ordering codes and packing units

Lead CR Max. dimensions Ordering code Straight Straight Straight Pins

spacing w×h×l (composition see terminals, terminals, terminals,
mm µF mm below) Ammo Reel Untaped
pack
pcs./ pcs./ pcs./
MOQ MOQ MOQ
37.5 2.2 14.0 × 25.0 × 41.5 B32926C3225+***   1380 2
3.3 16.0 × 28.5 × 41.5 B32926C3335+***   800 2
3.9 16.0 × 28.5 × 41.5 B32926C3395+***   800 2
4.7 18.0 × 32.5 × 41.5 B32926C3475+***   720 2
5.6 18.0 × 32.5 × 41.5 B32926C3565+***   720 2
6.8 20.0 × 39.5 × 41.5 B32926C3685+***   640 2
8.2 20.0 × 39.5 × 41.5 B32926C3825+***   640 2
10 28.0 × 42.5 × 41.5 B32926C3106+***   440 2
15 30.0 × 45.0 × 42.0 B32926C3156M***   200 2
15 33.0 × 48.0 × 42.0 B32926D3156+***   180 4
52.5 20 30.0 × 45.0 × 57.5 B32928C3206+***   280 4
25 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 B32928C3256+***   108 4
30 35.0 × 50.0 × 57.5 B32928C3306M***   108 4
◆ Preferred type
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further intermediate capacitance values on request.
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code: *** = Packaging code:
M = ±20% 289 = Straight terminals, Ammo pack
K = ±10% 189 = Straight terminals, Reel
= (Closer tolerances on request) 240 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
140 = Crimped down from lead spacing 10 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
255 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Ammo pack
155 = Crimped down from lead spacing 15 mm to
7.5 mm, Reel
003 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length
3.2 ±0.3 mm)
000 = Straight terminals, untaped (lead length 6 -
1 mm)

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Technical data

Reference standard: IEC / UL 60384-14. All data given at T = 20 °C unless otherwise specified.
Max. operating temperature Top,max +110 °C
Dissipation factor tan δ (in 10-3) CR≤0.1 µF 0.1µF<CR ≤2.2 µF CR >2.2 µF
at 20 °C (upper limit values) at 1 kHz 1.0 1.0 2.0
100 kHz 5.0  
Insulation resistance Rins CR≤0.33 µF CR>0.33 µF
or time constant τ = CR  Rins 100 000 MΩ 30 000 s
at 20 °C, rel. humidity ≤ 65%
(minimum as-delivered values)
DC test voltage 2121 V, 2 s (C ≤ 10 µF) / 1312 V, 2 s (C > 10 µF)
The repetition of this DC voltage test may damage the capacitor. Special care must be taken in
case of use several capacitors in a parallel configuration.
Passive flammability category B
Maximum continuous DC voltage VDC 630 V
Maximum continuous AC voltage VAC 310 V (50/60 Hz)
Rated AC voltage (IEC 60384-14) 305 V (50/60 Hz)
Operating AC voltage Vop at high TA ≤ 110 °C Vop = VAC (continuously)
temperature TA ≤ 110 °C Vop = 1.25  VAC (1000 h)
Damp heat test 56 days / 40 °C / 93% relative humidity
Limit values after damp heat test Capacitance change ∆C/C ≤ 5%
Dissipation factor change ∆ tan δ ≤ 0.5  10-3 (at 1 kHz)
Insulation resistance Rins ≤ 1.0  10-3 (at 10 kHz)
or time constant τ = CR  Rins ≥ 50% of minimum
as-delivered values

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Pulse handling capability

"dV/dt" represents the maximum permissible voltage change per unit of time for non-sinusoidal
voltages, expressed in V/µs.
"k0" represents the maximum permissible pulse characteristic of the waveform applied to the
capacitor, expressed in V2/µs.

Note:
The values of dV/dt and k0 provided below must not be exceeded in order to avoid damaging the
capacitor.

dV/dt and k0 values

Lead spacing 10 mm 15 mm 22.5 mm 27.5 mm 37.5 mm 52.5 mm
dV/dt in V/µs 475 340 170 120 80 50
k0 in V2/µs 408500 292400 146200 103200 68800 43200

Impedance Z versus frequency f

(typical values)

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Testing and Standards

Test Reference Conditions of test Performance

requirements
Electrical IEC 60384-14 Voltage Proof: Within specified limits
Parameters Between terminals: 1500 V AC,
1 min
Terminals and enclosure: 2 VR +
1500 V AC
Insulation resistance, RINS
Capacitance, C
Dissipation factor, tan δ
Robustness of IEC 60068-2-21 Tensile strength (test Ua1) Capacitance and tan δ
terminations Wire diameter Tensile within specified limits
force
0.5 < d1 ≤ 0.8 mm 10 N
0.8 < d1 ≤ 1.25 mm 20 N
Resistance to IEC 60068-2-20, Solder bath temperature at ∆C/C0 ≤ 5%
soldering heat test Tb, 260 ± 5 °C, immersion for tan δ within specified
method 1A 10 seconds limits
Rapid change of IEC 60384-16 TA = lower category temperature No visible damage
temperature TB = upper category temperature I∆C/C0 I ≤ 5%
Five cycles, duration t = 30 min. tan δ within specified
limits
Vibration IEC 60384-14 Test FC: vibration sinusoidal No visible damage
Displacement: 0.75 mm
Accleration: 98 m/s2
Frequency: 10 Hz ... 500 Hz
Test duration: 3 orthogonal axes,
2 hours each axe
Bump IEC 60384-14 Test Eb: Total 4000 bumps with No visible damage
400 m/s2 mounted on PCB I∆C/C0 I ≤ 5%
6 ms duration tan δ within specified
limits
Climatic IEC 60384-14 Dry heat  TB / 16 h. No visible damage
sequence Damp heat cyclic, 1st cycle I∆C/C0 I ≤ 5%
+ 55 °C / 24h / 95% ... 100% RH I∆ tan δ I ≤ 0.008,
Cold  TA / 2h C ≤ 1 µF
Damp heat cyclic, 5 cycles I∆ tan δ I > 0.005,
+ 55 °C / 24h / 95% ... 100% RH C > 1 µF
Voltage proof
RINS ≥ 50% of initial limit

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Damp Heat IEC 60384-14 Test Ca No visible damage

Steady State 40 °C / 93% RH / 56 days I∆C/C0 I ≤ 5%
I∆ tan δ I ≤ 0.008,
C ≤ 1 µF
I∆ tan δ I > 0.005,
C > 1 µF
Voltage proof
RINS ≥ 50% of initial limit
Impulse test IEC 60384-14 3 impulses No visible damage
Endurance TB / 1.7 VR / 1000 hours, I∆C/C0 I ≤ 10%
1000 Vrms for 0.1 s every hour I∆ tan δ I ≤ 0.008,
C ≤ 1 µF
I∆ tan δ I > 0.005,
C > 1 µF
Voltage proof
RINS ≥ 50% of initial limit
Passive IEC 60384-14 Flame applied for a period of time B
flammability depending on capacitor volume
Active IEC 60384-14 20 discharges at 5 kV + VR The cheesecloth shall
flammability not burn with a flame

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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 Solder bath temperature Soldering time

MKT boxed (except 2.5 × 6.5 × 7.2 mm) 260 ±5 °C 10 ±1 s
coated
uncoated (lead spacing > 10 mm)
MFP
MKP (lead spacing > 7.5 mm)
MKT boxed (case 2.5 × 6.5 × 7.2 mm) 5 ±1 s
MKP (lead spacing ≤ 7.5 mm) <4s
MKT uncoated (lead spacing ≤ 10 mm) recommended soldering
insulated (B32559) profile for MKT uncoated
(lead spacing ≤ 10 mm) and
insulated (B32559)

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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 No visible damage
2% for MKT/MKP/MFP
∆C/C0
5% for EMI suppression capacitors
tan δ As specified in sectional specification

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1.3 General notes on soldering

Permissible heat exposure loads on film capacitors are primarily characterized by the upper cate-
gory 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 coun-
termeasures. 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 af-
ter 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 mea-
sures are recommended:
pre-heating to not more than 110 °C in the preheater phase
rapid cooling after soldering

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Application note for the different possible X1 / X2 positions

In series with the powerline In parallel with the powerline

(i.e. capacitive power supply) Typical Applications:
Typical Applications: Standard X2 are used parallel over the mains for
Power meters reducing electromagnetic interferences coming
ECUs for white goods and household from the grid. For such purposes they must meet
appliances the applicable EMC directives and standards.
Different sensor applications
Severe ambient conditions

Basic circuit Basic circuit

Required features Required features

High capacitance stability over the lifetime Standard safety approvals
Narrow tolerances for a controlled current (ENEC, UL, CSA, CQC)
supply High pulse load capability
Withstand surge voltages

Recommended EPCOS product series Recommended EPCOS product series

B3293* (305 V AC) heavy duty with B3292*C/D (305 V AC)
EN approval for X2 (UL Q1/2010) standard series, approved as X2
B3265* MKP series B3291* (330 V AC), approved as X1
standard MKP capacitor without safety
approvals
B3267*L MKP series
standard MKP capacitor without safety
approvals

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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 de-
scription can be found in the relevant sections of the chapters "General technical information" and
"Mounting guidelines".

Topic Safety information Reference chapter

"General technical
information"
Storage conditions Make sure that capacitors are stored within the 4.5
specified range of time, temperature and humidity "Storage conditions"
conditions.
Flammability 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.
Resistance to Do not exceed the tested ability to withstand 5.2
vibration 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".

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Topic Safety information Reference chapter

"Mounting guidelines"
Soldering Do not exceed the specified time or temperature 1 "Soldering"
limits during soldering.
Cleaning Use only suitable solvents for cleaning capacitors. 2 "Cleaning"
Embedding of When embedding finished circuit assemblies in 3 "Embedding of
capacitors in plastic resins, chemical and thermal influences capacitors in finished
finished assemblies must be taken into account. assemblies"
Caution: Consult us first, if you also wish to
embed other uncoated component types!

Design of EMI Capacitors

EPCOS EMI capacitors use polypropylene (PP) film metalized with a thin layer of Zinc (Zn).
The following key points have made this design suitable to IEC/UL testing, holding a minimum
size.

Overvoltage AC capability with very high temperature Endurance test of IEC60384-14

(3rd edition, 2005-07) / UL60384-14 (1st edition, 2009-04) must be performed at 1.25 × VR at
maximum temperature, during 1000 hours, with a capacitance drift less than 10%.
Higher breakdown voltage withstanding if compared to other film metallizations, like Aluminum.
IEC60384-14 (3rd edition, 2005-07) / UL60384-14 (1st edition, 2009-04) establishes high
voltage tests performed at 4.3 × VR 1 minute, impulse testing at 2500 V for C= 1 µF and active
flammability tests.
Damp heat steady state: 40 °C/ 93% RH / 56 days. (without voltage or current load)

Effect of humidity on capacitance stability

Long contact of a film capacitor with humidity can produce irreversible effects. Direct contact with
liquid water or excess exposure to high ambient humidity or dew will eventually remove the film
metallization and thus destroy the capacitor. Plastic boxed capacitors must be properly tested in
the final application at the worst expected conditions of temperature and humidity in order to
check if any parameter drift may provoke a circuit malfunction.

In case of penetration of humidity through the film, the layer of Zinc can be degraded, specially
under AC operation (change of polarity), accelerated by the temperature, provoking an increment
of the serial resistance of the electrode and eventually a reduction of the capacitance value.
For DC operation, the parameter drift is much less.

Plastic boxes and resins can not protect 100% against humidity. Metal enclosures, resin potting or
coatings or similar measures by customers in their applications will offer additional protection
against humidity penetration.

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Display of ordering codes for EPCOS products

The ordering code for one and the same product can be represented differently in data sheets,
data books, other publications and the website of EPCOS, or in order-related documents such as
shipping notes, order confirmations and product labels. The varying representations of the
ordering codes are due to different processes employed and do not affect the
specifications of the respective products. Detailed information can be found on the Internet
under www.epcos.com/orderingcodes.

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Symbols and terms

Symbol English German

α Heat transfer coefficient Wärmeübergangszahl
αC Temperature coefficient of capacitance Temperaturkoeffizient der Kapazität
A Capacitor surface area Kondensatoroberfläche
βC Humidity coefficient of capacitance Feuchtekoeffizient der Kapazität
C Capacitance Kapazität
CR Rated capacitance Nennkapazität
∆C Absolute capacitance change Absolute Kapazitätsänderung
∆C/C Relative capacitance change (relative Relative Kapazitätsänderung (relative
deviation of actual value) Abweichung vom Ist-Wert)
∆C/CR Capacitance tolerance (relative deviation Kapazitätstoleranz (relative Abweichung
from rated capacitance) vom Nennwert)
dt Time differential Differentielle Zeit
∆t Time interval Zeitintervall
∆T Absolute temperature change Absolute Temperaturänderung
(self-heating) (Selbsterwärmung)
∆tan δ Absolute change of dissipation factor Absolute Änderung des Verlustfaktors
∆V Absolute voltage change Absolute Spannungsänderung
dV/dt Time differential of voltage function (rate
Differentielle Spannungsänderung
of voltage rise) (Spannungsflankensteilheit)
∆V/∆t Voltage change per time interval Spannungsänderung pro Zeitintervall
E Activation energy for diffusion Aktivierungsenergie zur Diffusion
ESL Self-inductance Eigeninduktivität
ESR Equivalent series resistance Ersatz-Serienwiderstand
f Frequency Frequenz
f1 Frequency limit for reducing permissible Grenzfrequenz für thermisch bedingte
AC voltage due to thermal limits Reduzierung der zulässigen
Wechselspannung
f2 Frequency limit for reducing permissible Grenzfrequenz für strombedingte
AC voltage due to current limit Reduzierung der zulässigen
Wechselspannung
fr Resonant frequency Resonanzfrequenz
FD Thermal acceleration factor for diffusion Therm. Beschleunigungsfaktor zur
Diffusion
FT Derating factor Deratingfaktor
i Current (peak) Stromspitze
IC Category current (max. continuous Kategoriestrom (max. Dauerstrom)
current)

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Symbol English German

IRMS (Sinusoidal) alternating current, (Sinusförmiger) Wechselstrom
root-mean-square value
iz Capacitance drift Inkonstanz der Kapazität
k0 Pulse characteristic Impulskennwert
LS Series inductance Serieninduktivität
λ Failure rate Ausfallrate
λ0 Constant failure rate during useful Konstante Ausfallrate in der
service life Nutzungsphase
λtest Failure rate, determined by tests Experimentell ermittelte Ausfallrate
Pdiss Dissipated power Abgegebene Verlustleistung
Pgen Generated power Erzeugte Verlustleistung
Q Heat energy Wärmeenergie
ρ Density of water vapor in air Dichte von Wasserdampf in Luft
R Universal molar constant for gases Allg. Molarkonstante für Gas
R Ohmic resistance of discharge circuit Ohmscher Widerstand des
Entladekreises
Ri Internal resistance Innenwiderstand
Rins Insulation resistance Isolationswiderstand
RP Parallel resistance Parallelwiderstand
RS Series resistance Serienwiderstand
S severity (humidity test) Schärfegrad (Feuchtetest)
t Time Zeit
T Temperature Temperatur
τ Time constant Zeitkonstante
tan δ Dissipation factor Verlustfaktor
tan δD Dielectric component of dissipation Dielektrischer Anteil des Verlustfaktors
factor
tan δP Parallel component of dissipation factor Parallelanteil des Verlfustfaktors
tan δS Series component of dissipation factor Serienanteil des Verlustfaktors
TA Temperature of the air surrounding the Temperatur der Luft, die das Bauteil
component umgibt
Tmax Upper category temperature Obere Kategorietemperatur
Tmin Lower category temperature Untere Kategorietemperatur
tOL Operating life at operating temperature Betriebszeit bei Betriebstemperatur und
and voltage -spannung
Top Operating temperature Beriebstemperatur
TR Rated temperature Nenntemperatur
Tref Reference temperature Referenztemperatur
tSL Reference service life Referenz-Lebensdauer

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Symbol English German

VAC AC voltage Wechselspannung
VC Category voltage Kategoriespannung
VC,RMS Category AC voltage (Sinusförmige)
Kategorie-Wechselspannung
VCD Corona-discharge onset voltage Teilentlade-Einsatzspannung
Vch Charging voltage Ladespannung
VDC DC voltage Gleichspannung
VFB Fly-back capacitor voltage Spannung (Flyback)
Vi Input voltage Eingangsspannung
Vo Output voltage Ausgangssspannung
Vop Operating voltage Betriebsspannung
Vp Peak pulse voltage Impuls-Spitzenspannung
Vpp Peak-to-peak voltage Impedance Spannungshub
VR Rated voltage Nennspannung
R Amplitude of rated AC voltage Amplitude der Nenn-Wechselspannung
VRMS (Sinusoidal) alternating voltage, (Sinusförmige) Wechselspannung
root-mean-square value
VSC S-correction voltage Spannung bei Anwendung "S-correction"
Vsn Snubber capacitor voltage Spannung bei Anwendung
"Beschaltung"
Z Impedance Scheinwiderstand
Lead spacing Rastermaß

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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 re-
quirements 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 incum-
bent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties de-
scribed 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.
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4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.
because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Ma-
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