KEMET - Film Capacitors
KEMET's complete line of power film and paper capacitors, available in both surface mount and through-hole form factors, are designed for use in all types of electronic equipment including power and alternative energy, industrial, telecommunications, automotive, military, medical and consumer electronics applications.
Applications
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Features & Benefits
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Film Capacitors
AC Line EMI, X & Y Capacitors | Capacitive Power Supply | Metallized PET/PPS | Pulse Metallized PP | Metallized PEN/PET, PPS, Paper | Specialty Components | Power & AC Film Capacitors | AC Motor Film Capacitors
AC Line EMI, X & Y Capacitors
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| Operating Voltage | Series | Class |
Max Temp (°C) |
Capacitance | Dielectric | |
| Class X1 | ||||||
| 330 VAC | R49 330 | X1 | 110 | 0.047 - 6.8 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 440 VAC | R47 | X1 | 0.0047 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene |
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440 VAC (ENEC) 480 VAC (UL/CSA) |
PHE844 | X1 | 105 | 0.1 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 760 VAC (ENEC) | PHE845 | X1 | 0.01 - 1.0 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 300 VAC | PME271E | X1 | 110 | 0.01 - 0.22 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| 480 VAC | P278 | X1 | 0.001 - 0.15 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| Class X2 | ||||||
| 310 VAC | R46 310 | X2 | 110 | 0.01 - 10 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 275 VAC | R46 Mini | X2 | 0.033 - 10 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 275 VAC | R46 125°C | X2 | 125 | 0.01 - 1.0 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 440 VAC | R47 440 | X2 | 110 | 0.0047 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 520 VAC | R47 520 | X2 | 85 | 0.0047 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 310 VAC | F862 | X2 | 110 | 0.1 - 4.7 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 310 VAC | F863 | X2 | 0.1 - 10 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 275 VAC | PME271M | X2 | 0.001 - 0.6 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| 660 VAC | PME264 | X2 | 85 | 0.001 - 0.1 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| Y CAPACITORS | ||||||
| Operating Voltage | Series | Class |
Max Temp (°C) |
Capacitance | Dielectric | |
| Class Y1 | ||||||
| 440/480 VAC | PME295 | Y1 | 115 | 470 - 4,700 pF | Impregnated Paper |
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| 500 VAC | P295 | Y1 | 470 - 4,700 pF | Impregnated Paper |
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| Class Y2 | ||||||
| 300 VAC | R41 | Y2 | 110 | 0.001 - 1.0 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 250 VAC | PME271Y | Y2 | 100 | 0.001 - 0.1 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| 300 VAC | PME271YA-E | Y2 | 115 | 1,000 pF - 0.15 µF | Impregnated Paper |
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| 250 VAC | SMP253 | Y2 | 100 | 1,000 - 4,700 pF | Impregnated Paper |
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| X & Y CAPACITORS (HALOGEN FREE) | ||||||
| Operating Voltage | Series | Class |
Max Temp (°C) |
Capacitance | Dielectric | |
| 310 VAC | F861 | X2 | 110 | 0.01 - 4.7 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 310 VAC | F862 | X2 | 0.1 - 4.7 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 330 VAC | F871 | X1 | 0.001 - 8.2 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 480 VAC | F872 | X1 | 0.001 - 5.6 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 760 VAC | F873 | X1 | 0.01 - 1.8 µF | Polypropylene |
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| 300 VAC | F881 | Y2 | 0.001 - 1.0 µF | Polypropylene |
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| Multiple X & Y Combinations | ||||||
| Operating Voltage | Series | Class |
Max Temp (°C) |
Capacitance | Dielectric | |
| 275 VAC | PZB300 | X2 + Y2 | 100 |
0.1 — 0.15 µF (X2) 2.2 — 3.3 — 4.7 nF (Y2) |
Impregnated Paper |
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| 300 VAC | PHZ9004 | X2 (3-phase) | 105 | 0.001 - 1.0 µF | Polypropylene |
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Capacitive Power Supply
| Multiple X & Y Combinations | |||||||
| Operating Voltage | Series | Safety Agency Approvals |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Capacitance | Dielectric | Comments | |
| 310 VAC | F862 | X2 | 110 | 0.047 - 4.7 µF | Polypropylene | For use in harsh environmental conditions. |
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| 310 VAC | F863 | X2 | 0.1 - 10 µF | Polypropylene | For use in harsh environmental conditions. |
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| 440 VAC | R47 X1 | X1 | 0.0047 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene | Two-section series construction. Not for use in severe ambient conditions. |
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| 440 VAC | R47 440 | X2 | 0.0047 - 2.2 µF | Polypropylene | Two-section series construction. Not for use in severe ambient conditions. |
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230 VAC (R752) 250 VAC (R75L) |
R75 2 R75 L |
N/A | 105 |
0.0033 - 6.8 µF 0.010 - 10 µF |
Polypropylene | Single-section with humidity protection. |
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| 275 VAC | PME271M | X2 | 110 | 0.001 - 0.6 µF | Impregnated Paper | Vacuum impregnated paper gives the best long-term stability. |
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| 300 VAC | PME271E | X1 | 0.01 - 0.22 µF | Impregnated Paper | Vacuum impregnated paper gives the best long-term stability. |
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Metallized PET und PPS
Metallized Polyester - Radial or Axial
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 50 / 400 | 30 / 200 | 4.7 µF / 0.047 µF | R82 | 105 | Radial | 5 |
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| 50 / 630 | 30 / 220 | 2.2 µF / 0.01 µF | RSB | 125 | Radial | 5 |
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| 50 / 630 | 30 / 220 | 4.7 µF / 0.047 µF | R66 | 105 | Radial | 7.5 |
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| 50 / 1,000 | 30 / 250 | 100 µF / 4.7 µF | R60 | 105 | Radial | 10 to 37.5 |
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| 50 / 1,000 | 30 / 250 | 10 µF / 0.47 µF | A50 | 105 | Axial | (Axial) |
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Metallized PPS - Radial
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 50 / 400 | 30 / 200 | 22 µf / 1.8 µF | SMR | 150 | Radial | 5 to 37.5 |
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Metallized Impregnated Paper - Radial
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 400 / 1,000 | 220 / 500 | 1 µF / 0.1 µF | PME261 | 100 (DC) 70 (AC) | Radial | 10.2 to 25.4 |
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Metallized Polyester - Radial (Halogen Free)
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 50 / 1,000 | 30 / 250 | 180 µF (63 V) / 5.6 µF | F611 & F612 | 105 | Radial | 5 to 37.5 |
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| 50 / 1,000 | 30 / 250 | 2.2 µF / 0.01 µF | F622 | 125 | Radial | 5 |
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Pulse Metallized PP
Single Metallized Construction
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Max dV/dt (Min/Max) |
Pitch Range (mm) |
Comments | |
| 420 / 1,000 | 220 / 275 | 22 µF / 10 µF | R71 | 110 | 250 V/µs / 180 V/µs | 10 to 37.5 | Optimized for PFC (Power Factory Correction). |
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| 630 / 2,200 | 250 / 900 | 3.3 µF (440VAC) / 0.47 µF | R74 | 105 | 300 V/µs / 9,500 V/µs (700VAC) | 10 to 37.5 | Resonant circuit. |
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| 160 / 2,000 | 70 / 700 | 33 µF / 1 µF | R75 | 105 | 300 V/µs / 9,500 V/µs | 7.5 to 37.5 | Multipurpose |
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| 160 / 630 | 90 / 250 | 4.7 µF / 0.68 µF | A70 | 105 | 5 V/µs / 30 V/µs | (Axial) | Multipurpose |
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Single Metallized Conctruction (Halogen-Free)
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Max dV/dt (Min/Max) |
Pitch Range (mm) |
Comments | |
| 160 / 2,500 | 90 / 900 | 56 µF / 0.056 µF | F461 - F464 | 105 | 300 V/µs / 4,500 V/µs | 5 to 37.5 | DC or AC applications. For low capacitance values and tight tolerances, see also PFR (film/foil). |
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Double Metallized Construction
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Max dV/dt (Min/Max) |
Pitch Range (mm) |
Comments | |
| 250 / 2,000 | 180 / 700 | 15 µF / 0.68 µF | R76 | 105 | 1,100 V/µs / 9,500 V/µs | 7.5 to 37.5 | Recommended for DC and pulse applications (including DC with ripple). May be used in AC applications. |
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| 250 / 3,000 | 180 / 1,000 | 10 µF / 0.033 µF | PHE450 | 105 | 2,000 V/µs / 2,500 V/µs | 7.5 to 37.5 | DC or AC applications. |
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Film/Foil Construction
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series | Max. Temp. (°C) | Max dV/dt (Min/Max) | Pitch Range (mm) | Comments | |
| 100 / 2,000 | 63 / 500 | 2.2 µF (630 VDC) / 0.22 µF | R73 | 105 | 2,400 V/µs / 54,000 V/µs | 15 to 37.5 | For DC or AC applications. Smaller range in 100 – 400 V. See 630 V for highest capacitance values. For size optimization, always check if a metallized capacitor will meet the requirements. |
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| 100 / 2,000 | 63 / 500 | 0.33 µF / 0.047 µF | A72 | 105 | 3,000 V/µs / 27,000 V/µs | (Axial) | For DC or AC applications. Smaller range in 100 – 400 V. See 630 V for highest capacitance values. |
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Metallized PEN/PET, PPS, Paper
Metallized PET
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Size Range |
Peak Solder Temp. (°C) |
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| 50 / 400 | 30 / 200 | 12 µF / 0.47 µF | F161 | 125 | Encapsulated | 2220 to 6560 | 240 |
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Metallized PEN
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Size Range |
Peak Solder Temp. (°C) |
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| 50 / 1,000 | 40 / 250 | 4.7 µF / 0.1 µF | LDE | 125 | Unencapsulated | 1206 to 6054 | 245 - 255 |
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| 50 / 630 | 30 / 300 | 5.6 µF / 0.15 µF | GMC | 125 | Encapsulated (Single Metallized) | 2220 to 6560 | 250 |
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| 50 / 400 | 30 / 200 | 1 µF / 0.068 µF | GPC | 125 | Encapsulated (Double Metallized) | 2824 to 6560 | 250 |
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Metallized PPS
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Size Range |
Peak Solder Temp. (°C) |
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| 16 / 50 | - | 0.1 µF / 0.1 µF | LDB | 125 | Unencapsulated | 1206 to 1812 | 260 |
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| 50 / 400 | 30 / 200 | 3.3 µF / 0.22 µF | SMC | 125 | Encapsulated (Single Metallized) | 2220 to 6560 | 260 |
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| 100 / 630 | 63 / 350 | 0.68 µF / 0.1 µF | SPC | 125 | Encapsulated (Double Metallized) | 2824 to 6560 | 250 |
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Metallized Impregnated Paper - EMI Y2
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Size Range |
Peak Solder Temp. (°C) |
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| - | 250 | 0.0047 µF | SMP253 | 100 | Encapsulated | 5045 | 250 |
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Specialty Components
Suppression Device Combination
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Voltage Range |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 5 / 63 | 4 / 50 | 0.1 µF to 2.2 µF | F5A | 125 | Varistor 22 - 82 VDC | 5 - 10 |
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| 5 / 63 | - | 0.1 µF to 2.2 µF | F5B | 125 | Diodes 22 - 82 VDC | 5 |
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Film/Ceramic Capacitor Combination
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Voltage Range |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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0.1 µF to 2.2 µF (Film) 10 pF to 0.1 µF (Ceramic) |
F5D | 125 | 63 - 100 VDC | 5 - 10 |
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Metallized Propylene - Radial (RC Unit)
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Safety Agency Approvals |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 250 / 630 | 160 / 220 | 0.22 µF to 1 µF | 1.43 (F43) | 100 | N/A | 15 - 27.5 |
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| - | 275 | 0.01 µF to 1 µF | 1.43 (F43) | 100 | X2 | 15 - 27.5 |
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Metallized Impregnated Paper - Radial (RCF Unit)
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Safety Agency Approvals |
Pitch Range (mm) |
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| 250 | 125 | 0.1 µF to 1 µF | PMR205 | 85 | N/A | 15.2 - 20.3 |
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| 630 | 275 | 0.047 µF - 0.47 µF | P409 | 85 | X2 | 15.2 - 25.4 |
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| 1,000 | 300 | 0.022 µF to 0.1 µF | P410 | 85 | X1 | 15.2 - 25.4 |
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| 1,000 | 440 | 0.1 µF | PMZ2035 | 85 | X1 | 25.4 |
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Metallized Polyester - Dual In-Line Surface Mount
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Number of Leads | |
| 50 / 630 | 30 / 220 | 0.033 µF to 15 µF | MDC | 125 | DIL | 3 - 8 per side (C style) |
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| 50 / 630 | 30 / 220 | 0.033 µF to 6.8 µF | MDS | 125 | DIL | 3 - 8 per side (S style) |
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Metallized Polyester - Dual In-Line Through-Hole
| DC Volt (Min/Max) | AC Volt (Min/Max) | Capacitance Range | Series |
Max. Temp. (°C) |
Construction | Number of Leads | |
| 50 / 630 | 30 / 220 | 0.033 µF to 15 µF | MDK | 125 | DIL | 3 - 8 per side (K style) |
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Power & AC Film Capacitors
| DC Voltage (Min/Max) | AC Voltage (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series | Construction | |
| 250 / 850 | 160 / 450 | 40 µF / 4 µF | C4G | Axial |
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| 850 / 3,000 | 450 / 750 | 2.5 µF / 0.22 µF | C4C | Axial |
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| 250 / 850 | 160 / 450 | 60 µF / 10 µF | C4AT | Radial box, 2 or 4 leads |
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| 850 / 3,000 | 500 / 750 | 5 µF / 0.82 µF | C4AS | Radial box, 2 or 4 leads |
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| 450 / 1,100 | 130 µF / 27 µF | C4AE | Radial box, 2 or 4 leads |
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| 450 / 1,100 | 130 µF / 27 µF | C4AE Auto | Radial box, 2 or 4 leads |
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| 250 / 850 | 160 / 450 | 60 µF / 10µF | C4BT | Box, IGBT direct mount |
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| 850 / 3,000 | 550 / 750 | 5 µF / 0.82 µF | C4BS | Box, IGBT direct mount |
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| 400 / 1,000 | 380 µF / 100 µF | C4DE | Plastic case top terminals |
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| 700 / 1,300 | 600 µF / 550 µF | C44U | Aluminum can top terminals |
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| 400 / 1,500 | 250 / 630 | 330 µF / 15 µF | C44A | Aluminum can top terminals |
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| 1,200 / 2,400 | 1.5 µF / 4 µF | C44B | Aluminum can top terminals |
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| 700 / 2,300 | 330 / 1,000 | 600 µF / 68 µF | C44P/C20A | Aluminum can top terminals |
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| 700 / 1,000 | 330 / 440 | 600 µF / 250 µF | C44H | Aluminum can top terminals |
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| 415 / 690 | 184.8 µF x3 / 66.8 µF x3 | C9T | Aluminum can top term 3-phase |
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| 850 / 1,400 | 500 / 700 | 6 µF / 4 µF | C4DC | Axial threaded holes for GTO |
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| 400 / 1,500 | 160 / 500 | 220 µF / 15 µF | C4DR | Axial threaded holes for GTO |
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AC Motor Film Capacitors
| DC Voltage (Min/Max) | AC Voltage (Min/Max) | Capacitance (Min/Max) | Series | Construction | |
| - | 275 / 470 multi-class | 100 µF | C27 |
Cylindrical plastic case (Multiple configurations) |
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| - | 420 / 470 multi-class | 80 µF | C87 |
Cylindrical aluminum case (Multiple configurations) |
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