MKT 1818
Vishay Roederstein
Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors
Related Document: IEC 60384-2
FEATURES
Dimensions in millimeters
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
W Max.
L Max.
Marking
H Max.
0.6
- 0.4
7.5 - 0.4
6.0 - 1
Ø 0.6
PERMISSIBLE AC VOLTAGES
(RMS) UP TO 60 Hz
40 VAC, 63 VAC, 160 VAC, 200 VAC, 220 VAC
TEST VOLTAGE
(ELECTRODE/ELECTRODE)
1.6 x UR for 2 s
MAIN APPLICATIONS
Blocking, bypassing, filtering and timing, high frequency
coupling and decoupling. Interference suppression in low
voltage applications.
INSULATION RESISTANCE
MARKING
For C ≤ 0.33 µF and UR > 100 VDC:
Manufacturer's logo/type/C-value/rated voltage/tolerance/
date of manufacture
30 000 MΩ minimum value (100,000 MΩ typical value)
DIELECTRIC
15 000 MΩ minimum value (50 000 MΩ typical value)
Polyester film
Measured with 100 VDC (63 VDC series at 50 VDC) after one
minute
For C ≤ 0.33 µF and UR ≤ 100 VDC:
TIME CONSTANT
Measured at 100 VDC (63 VDC series measured at 50 VDC)
after one minute
ELECTRODES
Vacuum deposited aluminum
For C > 0.33 µF and UR ≤ 100 VDC:
COATING
5000 s minimum value (15 000 s typical value)
Flame retardant plastic case (UL-class 94 V-0), epoxy resin
sealed
CAPACITANCE DRIFT
CONSTRUCTION
Up to + 40 °C, ± 1.5 % for a period of two years
Extended metallized film (refer to general information)
LEADS
DERATING FOR DC AND AC. CATEGORY
VOLTAGE UC
Tinned wire
At + 85 °C: UC = 1.0 UR
At + 100 °C: UC = 0.8 UR
IEC TEST CLASSIFICATION
SELF INDUCTANCE
55/100/56, according to IEC 60068
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
- 55 °C to + 100 °C
~ 6 nH measured with 2 mm long leads
PULL TEST ON LEADS
≥ 30 N in direction of leads according to IEC 60068-2-21
CAPACITANCE RANGE
1000 pF to 1.0 µF
RELIABILITY
CAPACITANCE TOLERANCES
Operational life > 300 000 Hz
Failure rate < 2 FIT (40 °C and 0.5 x UR)
± 20 % (M), ± 10 % (K), ± 5 % (J)
RATED VOLTAGES (UR)
63 VDC, 100 VDC, 250 VDC, 400 VDC, 630 VDC
For further details, please refer to the general information available at www.vishay.com/doc?26033.
Document Number: 26009
Revision: 16-Jun-10
For technical questions, contact: dc-film@vishay.com
www.vishay.com
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