GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

For high temperature...
METAL CLAD CAPACITORS
These capacitors, designed for higher frequency applications where lead inductance is critical, are available for operation at temperatures up to 400°C. Their compact design is ideally suited for PC insertion, today's state of the art technology and special mounting requirements.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The principal design characteristic of the metal clad mica capacitor can be found first in its "temperature coefficient of capacitance" measured in parts per million per degree Celsius. Second, it specifies the deviation of capacitance from the original value after temperature cycling, known as a "capacitance drift" and is given as a maximum change. These parameters are measured at 1 KHz, or at 1 MHz, depending upon the nominal capacitance value.

VOLTAGE

Metal clad mica capacitors are available in voltage ratings from 50 to 500 VDC. All metal clad mica capacitors can withstand an application of a DC potential equal to twice the DC working voltage for one to five seconds, without damage, arcing, or breaking down. The surge current is limited to a maximum of 5 miliamperes.

TOLERANCE

The tolerance designates the tolerance in percent of the nominal value at 25°C.

CAPACITANCE 10pF - 1000pF

The capacitance value represents the nominal capacitance at 25°C in pF. Again the capacitance is measured at 1 MHz. For values of 1000pF or less, and a 1 KHz, for values greater than 1000pF.

CAPACITANCE

The nominal capacitance value is expressed in pF and is normally identified by a three digit number. The first two digits represent the significant figures; the third digit represents the decimal multiplier.
In these cases where three significant figures are needed, the capacitance is designated by a four digit number where the final digit again specifies the decimal multiplier.

TEMPERATURE RANGE

This is the guaranteed range over which the metal clad mica capacitor may successfully be operated.

CONFIGURATIONS

VALUES & CASE SIZE