Product Type: Film

Tape Wrap and Fill Polypropylene

Polypropylene Film Foil and Metallized Polypropylene offers the most stable electrical characteristics over temperature and frequency. While polypropylene has not caught up to polyester with respect to dielectric constant, it has surpassed polyester in dielectric strength making it very compatible at voltages of 600V and above. Polypropylene is the most widely used dielectric in the industry. Depending on the application, ASC offers products ranging from lower voltages to higher voltages, low current to high current and a multitude of termination styles.

Tape Wrap and Fill Polyester

Polyester Film Foil and Metallized Polyester was the first film capacitor product lines. With a dielectric constant of over 3, it has volume efficiency superior to polypropylene. With film thicknesses down to 0.9 micron, small package sizes are achieved. Depending on the end applications ASC offers a variety of polyester products ranging from foil to metallized, low voltage to high voltage and low current to higher currents.

KEMET’s film capacitors have a low ESR that allows them to have a much higher ripple current rating without sacrificing their capacitance. Film’s high voltage rating makes them ideal for DC-Link and high power applications. Their low ESR, efficient CV, and high voltage ratings make them very useful for energy storage, EMI filtering, and DC-Link applications.

NIC Components is pleased to announce the addition of NPXF series of X1 class Safety Capacitors to its expanded family of leaded (LDD) high performance safety agency listed film capacitors. NPXF series expands upon the established NPX & NPXH series of X2 safety capacitors, with higher voltage rating; up to 440VAC, in capacitance value range, from 1000pF to 10uF. NXPF series is intended for use as interference suppression capacitor, used across the AC line and neutral in North America, and L1 to L2 in Europe to suppress differential-mode interference (EMI).

NPXF series utilizes metallized polypropylene film with non-inductive & self-healing wound element construction, for stability under VAC operation, and safe end of life failure mode. NPXF series has safety agency listings with UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC for use in across-the-line, radio interference, EMI suppression applications. Molded box type construction meets UL-94V-0 flammability test, and is supported in reduced case sizes, for high density circuit designs.

NPXF series feature wide operating temperature range of -40ᵒC to +110ᵒC, is RoHS compliant with Pb-Free finish, and has unit pricing ranging from $0.07 to $3.49 in production volumes. Contact NIC Components today for free samples or to review your circuit requirements.

Features & Advantages

• Wound Metallized Polypropylene Film
• Self-Healing Construction
• Molded Box Type, UL-94V-0 rated
• Wide Cap Range: 0.001μF ~ 10μF
• High VAC Rating: 440VAC
• Safety Listings: UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC
• IEC 60068-1 Climatic category 40/110/56
• Tape and box packaging supported

Circuit Applications

• AC Line Filtering
• EMI interference suppression
• Differential-mode EMI suppression
• Across the AC line and neutral
• Across L1 to L2 in Europe

End Products

• Power supplies
• Industrial equipment
• Motor Controls-Drives
• HVAC equipment
• Pump controllers
• Smart Grid (Metering)
• Security & Alarm
• Office Equipment
• Power Tools
• Networking

Product Profile

NIC NPX series of radial leaded metalized polypropylene film capacitors, multiple safety agency approved interference suppression capacitor with “X2” across-the-line (up to 310VAC) rating in a molded box construction.

The NPX Series features wide capacitance range and improved safety over ceramic capacitor styles (Self healing metalized film construction), providing low cost EMI – noise suppression solution in a precision molded case.

Characteristics

• Temperature Ranges : -40°C ~ +100°C
• 310V Rating UL listing (310VAC)
• Capacitance Range 1,000pF ~ 1.0μF
• Tolerances: ±10% (K), ±20% (M)

Features & Advantages

• Metallized Polypropylene Film
• Non-Inductive & Self-Healing Construction
• Case meets UL-94V-0 Flammability

Applications

• Across AC Line
• EMI Suppression
• Power Management Circuits
• AC-DC Converters
• Inverters
• Voltage Doublers
• Telecommunications
• Audio & Video
• Radio / TV Equipment

Extreme High Temperature

The Electrocube 463D series is part of a designated line of capacitors specially designed and optimized for high temperature applications subject to AC and pulsing signals. Proudly made in the U.S., it offers high frequency operation, high current and stability in miniature package able to handle high surge currents without degrading. It’s a rugged, non-inductively wound metallized capacitor with high temperature outer wrap and epoxy endfill manufactured with proprietary processes that allow for successful use in high temperature environments. Created with high-grade materials, design and manufacturing, engineers prefer the 463D series for any extremely high temperature applications such as avionics, wind generation, high power applications, “down the hole” exploration and turbines.

Extreme High Temperature

The Electrocube 433D series is part of a designated line of capacitors specially designed and optimized for high temperature applications subject to AC and pulsing signals. It’s a rugged, non-inductively wound film and foil capacitor with high temperature outer wrap and epoxy endfill manufactured with proprietary processes that allow for successful use in high temperature environments. Proudly made in the U.S., it offers high frequency operation, high current and stability in miniature package able to handle high surge currents without degrading. Engineers prefer the 433D series high-grade materials, design and manufacturing for any extremely high temperature applications such as avionics, wind generation, high power applications, “down the hole” exploration and turbines.

High Current

The Electrocube 744B series is part of a designated line of film capacitors specially designed and optimized for high current applications subject to AC and pulsing signals. This film capacitor series offers high frequency operation and stability in a miniature package able to handle high surge currents without degrading. It’s a rugged, non-inductively wound metallized capacitor with flame-retardant polyester outer wrap and flameretardant epoxy endfill. Manufactured with design expertise and high-grade materials, engineers prefer the 744B series for any high current applications such as avionics, wind generation and other high power applications.

High Current

The Electrocube capacitor 958A series is a rugged, non-inductively wound metallized polypropylene DC Link capacitor. It offers high current and reliability in a high impact polymer case for insulation and durability. It’s an excellent replacement for an electrolytic capacitor, providing better reliability with its high current and low ESR. Created with high-grade materials, design and manufacturing, engineers prefer the 958A capacitor series for any high current power inverter applications that require long life under extreme operating conditions such as EV power conversion, aircraft power systems, battery chargers and other high pulse applications.

Type: MAC-UM

Application: X-2

Features: The MAC-UM capacitor is fully recognized by UL, IEC and has CSA Pending. The MAC-UM offers capacitance ranges not typically given by X-2 capacitors and offers high humidity resistance. The capacitor also uses segmented film technology (fusing) for safety.

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