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## **Film Capacitors** 

EMI Suppression Capacitors (MKP) 

**Series/Type: B32911*3 ... B32916*3** Date: February 2015 

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**EMI suppression capacitors (MKP) X1 / 330 V AC** 

**B32911*3 ... B32916*3** 

## **Typical applications** 

X1 class for interference suppression "Across the line" applications 

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## **Dimensional drawing** 

## **Climatic** 

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- Max. operating temperature: 110 ° C Climatic category (IEC 60068-1): 40/110/56 

## **Construction** 

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Dielectric: polypropylene (MKP) Plastic case (UL 94 V-0) Epoxy resin sealing (UL 94 V-0) 

## Dimensions in mm 

## **Features** 

Very small dimensions Good self-healing properties High voltage capability RoHS-compatible Halogen-free capacitors available on request 

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## **Terminals** 

Parallel wire leads, lead-free tinned Special lead lengths available on request 

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## **Marking** 

Manufacturer's logo, lot number, date code, rated capacitance (coded), capacitance tolerance (code letter), rated AC voltage (IEC), series number, sub-class (X1), dielectric code (MKP), climatic category, passive flammability category, approvals. 

|ad<br>acing<br>±0.4|Lead<br>diameter<br>d1±0.05|Type|
|---|---|---|
||0.6|B32911*3|
|... 27.5|0.8|B32912*3 ... B32914*3|
|.5|1.0|B32916*3|



**Marking examples (position of marks may vary):** 

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## **Delivery mode** 

Bulk (untaped) Taped (Ammo pack or reel) For taping details, refer to chapter "Taping and packing". 

Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **Approvals** 

|**Approvals**|||
|---|---|---|
|Approval marks|Standards|Certificate|
||EN 60384-14, IEC 60384-14<br>UL1414, UL1283|40032766<br>E97863 / E157153|
||CSA C22.2 No. 1 / No. 8|E97863 / E157153<br>(approved byUL)|
||UL 60384-14, CSA E60384-14|E97863 (approved by UL)|
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|Notes:|Effective January 2014, only for EMI supression capacitors:<br>– UL 60384-14 certification replaces both UL 1414 and UL 1283 standards.<br>– CSA C22.2 No. 1 and CSA C22.s No. 8 are replaced by CSA E60384-14.<br>– References like 1414, 1283 are removed from the capacitor marking||
||Capacitors under UL1414, UL1283 produced during or before 2013, are<br>accepted under UL scope.||
||Capacitors under CSA C22.2 No.1 / No. 8 produced during or before 2013,<br>are accepted under cUL scope.||



## **Overview of available types** 

|Lead spacin|g<br>10 mm|15 mm|22.5 mm|27.5 mm|37.5 mm|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Type|B32911*3|B32912*3|B32913*3|B32914*3|B32916*3|
|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||||||
|4.7||||||
|6.8||||||



Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **Ordering codes and packing units** 

|Lead spacing<br>mm|CR<br>µF|Max. dimensions<br>w×h×l<br>mm|Ordering code<br>(composition see<br>below)|Ammo<br>pack<br>pcs./MOQ|Reel<br>pcs./MOQ|Untaped<br>pcs./MOQ|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|10|0.010<br>0.022<br>0.033|4.0×<br>9.0×13.0<br>5.0×11.0×13.0<br>6.0×12.0×13.0|B32911A3103+***<br>B32911B3223+***<br>B32911A3333M***|4000<br>3320<br>2720|6800<br>5200<br>4400|4000<br>4000<br>4000|
|15|0.022<br>0.033<br>0.047<br>0.068<br>0.10<br>0.15<br>0.15<br>0.22<br>0.22<br>0.33|5.0×10.5×18.0<br>5.0×10.5×18.0<br>5.0×10.5×18.0<br>6.0×11.0×18.0<br>7.0×12.5×18.0<br>7.0×12.5×18.0<br>8.5×14.5×18.0<br>8.5×14.5×18.0<br>9.0×17.5×18.0<br>9.0×17.5×18.0|B32912A3223+***<br>B32912A3333+***<br>B32912A3473+***<br>B32912A3683+***<br>B32912A3104+***<br>B32912B3154M***<br>B32912A3154+***<br>B32912B3224M***<br>B32912A3224+***<br>B32912B3334M***|4680<br>4680<br>4680<br>3840<br>3320<br>3320<br>2720<br>2720<br>2560<br>2560|5200<br>5200<br>5200<br>4400<br>3600<br>3600<br>2800<br>2800<br>2800<br>2800|4000<br>4000<br>4000<br>4000<br>4000<br>4000<br>2000<br>2000<br>2000<br>2000|
|22.5|0.15<br>0.22<br>0.33<br>0.47|6.0×15.0×26.5<br>7.0×16.0×26.5<br>8.5×16.5×26.5<br>10.5×18.5×26.5|B32913A3154+***<br>B32913A3224+***<br>B32913A3334M***<br>B32913A3474M***|2720<br>2320<br>1920<br>1560|2800<br>2400<br>2000<br>1600|2880<br>2520<br>2040<br>2160|



MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further intermediate capacitance values on request. 

## **Composition of ordering code** 

- + = Capacitance tolerance code: 

   - M = ± 20% K = ± 10% 

- *** = Packaging code: 289 = Straight terminals, Ammo pack 189 = Straight terminals, Reel 

   - 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) 

Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **Ordering codes and packing units** 

|Lead spacing<br>mm|CR<br>µF|Max. dimensions<br>w×h×l<br>mm|Ordering code<br>(composition see<br>below)|Ammo<br>pack<br>pcs./MOQ|Reel<br>pcs./MOQ|Untaped<br>pcs./MOQ|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|27.5|0.47<br>0.68<br>1.0<br>1.5<br>2.2|11.0×21.0×31.5<br>11.0×21.0×31.5<br>13.5×23.0×31.5<br>18.0×27.5×31.5<br>19.0×30.0×31.5|B32914A3474+***<br>B32914B3684+***<br>B32914A3105+***<br>B32914A3155+***<br>B32914A3225M***|�<br>�<br>�<br>�<br>�|1400<br>1400<br>1000<br>�<br>�|1280<br>1280<br>1040<br>800<br>720|
|37.5|3.3<br>4.7<br>6.8|18.0×32.5×41.5<br>20.0×39.5×41.5<br>28.0×42.5×41.5|B32916A3335M***<br>B32916A3475M***<br>B32916A3685M***|�<br>�<br>�|�<br>�<br>�|720<br>640<br>440|



MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units. Further intermediate capacitance values on request. 

## **Composition of ordering code** 

- + = Capacitance tolerance code: 

   - M = ± 20% 

   - K = ± 10% 

- *** = Packaging code: 

   - 289 = Straight terminals, Ammo pack 

   - 189 = Straight terminals, Reel 

   - 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) 

Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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**B32911*3 ... B32916*3 X1 / 330 V AC** 

## **Technical data** 

Reference standard: IEC / UL 60384-14. All data given at T = 20 ° C unless otherwise specified. 

|Rated AC voltage(IEC 60384-14)|330 V(50/60 Hz)|
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|Maximum continuous DC voltage VDC|760 V|
|Max. operatingtemperature Top,max|+110°C|
|DC test voltage|2500 V, 2 s|



_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._ 

|Dissipation factor tanδ(in 10-3)<br>at 20°C (upper limit values)||CR≤2.2 µF|CR> 2.2µF|
|---|---|---|---|
||at<br>1 kHz|1|2|
|Insulation resistance Rins<br>or time constantτ= CR�Rins<br>at 100 V DC, 20°C,<br>rel. humidity≤65% and for 60 s<br>(minimum as-delivered values)|CR≤0.33 µF||CR> 0.33 µF|
||100 000 MΩ||30 000 s|
|Passive flammabilitycategory|B|||
|Capacitance tolerances<br>(measured at 1 kHz)|±10%(K),±20%(M)|||



## **Pulse handling capability** 

"dV/dt" represents the maximum permissible voltage change per unit of time for non-sinusoidal voltages, expressed in V/ µ s. 

"k0" represents the maximum permissible pulse characteristic of the waveform applied to the capacitor, expressed in V[2] / µ s. 

## _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** 

|**dV/dt and k0 values**||||||
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|Lead spacing|10 mm|15 mm|22.5 mm|27.5 mm|37.5 mm|
|dV/dt in V/µs|550|400|200|150|100|
|k0in V2/µs|473 000|344 000|172 000|129 000|86 000|



Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **Testing and Standards** 

|**Test**|**Reference**|**Conditions of test**|**Conditions of test**|**Performance**<br>**requirements**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Electrical<br>Parameters|IEC 60384-14|Voltage Proof:<br>Between terminals,<br>4.3 VR, 1 min.<br>Terminals and enclosure: 2 VR+<br>1500 V AC<br>Insulation resistance, RINS<br>Capacitance, C<br>Dissipation factor, tanδ||Within specified limits|
|Robustness of<br>terminations|IEC 60068-2-21|Tensile strength (test Ua1)<br>Wire diameter<br>Tensile<br>force||Capacitance and tanδ<br>within specified limits|
|||0.5 < d1≤0.8 mm<br>0.8 < d1≤1.25 mm|10 N<br>20 N||
|Resistance to<br>soldering heat|IEC 60068-2-20,<br>test Tb,<br>method 1A|Solder bath temperature at<br>260±5°C, immersion for<br>10 seconds||∆C/C0≤5%<br>tanδwithin specified<br>limits|
|Rapid change of<br>temperature|IEC 60384-16|TA= lower category temperature<br>TB= upper category temperature<br>Five cycles, duration t = 30 min.||No visible damage<br>I∆C/C0I≤5%<br>tanδwithin specified<br>limits|
|Vibration|IEC 60384-14|Test FC: vibration sinusoidal<br>Displacement: 0.75 mm<br>Accleration: 98 m/s2<br>Frequency: 10 Hz ... 500 Hz<br>Test duration: 3 orthogonal axes,<br>2 hours each axe||No visible damage|
|Bump|IEC 60384-14|Test Eb: Total 4000 bumps with<br>400 m/s2 mounted on PCB<br>6 ms duration||No visible damage<br>I∆C/C0I≤5%<br>tanδwithin specified<br>limits|
|Climatic<br>sequence|IEC 60384-14|Dry heat�TB/ 16 h.<br>Damp heat cyclic, 1st cycle<br>+ 55°C / 24h / 95% ... 100% RH<br>Cold�TA/ 2h<br>Damp heat cyclic, 5 cycles<br>+ 55°C / 24h / 95% ... 100% rh||No visible damage<br>I∆C/C0I≤5%<br>I∆tanδI≤0.008,<br>C≤1µF<br>I∆tanδI > 0.005,<br>C > 1µF<br>Voltage proof<br>RINS≥50% of initial limit|



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|Damp Heat<br>Steady State|IEC 60384-14|Test Ca<br>40°C / 93% RH / 56 days|No visible damage<br>I∆C/C0I≤5%<br>I∆tanδI≤0.008,<br>C≤1µF<br>I∆tanδI > 0.005,<br>C > 1µF<br>Voltage proof<br>RINS≥50% of initial limit|
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|Impulse test<br>Endurance|IEC 60384-14|3 impulses<br>TB/ 1.25 VR/ 1000 hours,<br>1000 Vrmsfor 0.1 s every hour|No visible damage<br>I∆C/C0I≤10%<br>I∆tanδI≤0.008,<br>C≤1µF<br>I∆tanδI > 0.005,<br>C > 1µF<br>Voltage proof<br>RINS≥50% of initial limit|
|Passive<br>flammability|IEC 60384-14|Flame applied for a period of time<br>dependingon capacitor volume|B|
|Active<br>flammability|IEC 60384-14|20 discharges at 2.5 kV + VR|The cheesecloth shall<br>not burn with a flame|



## **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|
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|Solderingtime|2.0±0.5 s|
|Immersion depth|2.0 +0/�0.5 mm from capacitor bodyor seating plane|
|Evaluation criteria:<br>Visual inspection|Wettingof wire surface bynew solder≥90%, free-flowingsolder|



Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **1.2 Resistance to soldering heat** 

Resistance to soldering heat is tested to IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb, method 1A. Conditions: 

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



|Immersion depth|2.0 +0/�0.5 mm from capacitor bodyor seating plane|
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|Shield|Heat-absorbing board, (1.5±0.5) mm thick, between capacitor<br>bodyand liquid solder|
|Evaluation criteria:<br>Visual inspection<br>∆C/C0<br>tanδ|No visible damage<br>2% for MKT/MKP/MFP<br>5% for EMI suppression capacitors<br>As specified in sectional specification|



Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **1.3 General notes on soldering** 

Permissible heat exposure loads on film capacitors are primarily characterized by the upper category 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: 

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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 countermeasures. 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: 

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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 

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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 after 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 measures are recommended: 

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pre-heating to not more than 110 ° C in the preheater phase rapid cooling after soldering 

Please read _Cautions and warnings_ and _Important notes_ at the end of this document. 

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## **B32911*3 ... B32916*3 X1 / 330 V AC** 

## **Application note for the different possible X1 / X2 positions** 

## **In series with the powerline** 

## **(i.e. capacitive power supply)** 

Typical Applications: 

- Power meters 

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- ECUs for white goods and household appliances 

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- Different sensor applications Severe ambient conditions 

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## **In parallel with the powerline** 

Typical Applications: 

Standard X2 are used parallel over the mains for reducing electromagnetic interferences coming from the grid. For such purposes they must meet the applicable EMC directives and standards. 

## **Basic circuit** 

## **Basic circuit** 

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## **Required features** 

- High capacitance stability over the lifetime Narrow tolerances for a controlled current supply 

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## **Recommended EPCOS product series** 

- B3293* (305 V AC) heavy duty with EN approval for X2 (UL Q1/2010) B3265* MKP series standard MKP capacitor without safety approvals B3267*L MKP series 

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## **Required features** 

- Standard safety approvals (ENEC, UL, CSA, CQC) High pulse load capability Withstand surge voltages 

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## **Recommended EPCOS product series** 

- B3292*C/D (305 V AC) 

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- standard series, approved as X2 B3291* (330 V AC), approved as X1 B3291* (530 V AC), approved as X1 B3292*H/J (305 V AC), severe ambient condition, approved as X2 

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- standard MKP capacitor without safety approvals 

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- B3292*H/J (305 V AC), severe ambient condition, approved as X2 

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## **Cautions and warnings** 

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

|Topic|Safety information|Reference chapter<br>"General technical<br>information"|
|---|---|---|
|Storage conditions|Make sure that capacitors are stored within the<br>specified range of time, temperature and humidity<br>conditions.|4.5<br>"Storage conditions"|
|Flammability|Avoid external energy, such as fire or electricity<br>(passive flammability), avoid overload of the<br>capacitors (active flammability) and consider the<br>flammabilityof materials.|5.3<br>"Flammability"|
|Resistance to<br>vibration|Do not exceed the tested ability to withstand<br>vibration. The capacitors are tested to<br>IEC 60068-2-6.<br>EPCOS offers film capacitors specially designed<br>for operation under more severe vibration regimes<br>such as those found in automotive applications.<br>Consult our catalog "Film Capacitors for<br>Automotive Electronics".|5.2<br>"Resistance to vibration"|



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||**B32911*3 ...**|**B32916*3**|
|---|---|---|
||**X1**|**/ 330 V AC**|
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|Topic|Safety information|Reference chapter<br>"Mounting guidelines"|
|Soldering|Do not exceed the specified time or temperature<br>limits duringsoldering.|1 "Soldering"|
|Cleaning|Use onlysuitable solvents for cleaningcapacitors.|2 "Cleaning"|
|Embedding of<br>capacitors in<br>finished assemblies|When embedding finished circuit assemblies in<br>plastic resins, chemical and thermal influences<br>must be taken into account.<br>Caution: Consult us first, if you also wish to<br>embed other uncoated component types!|3 "Embedding of<br>capacitors in finished<br>assemblies"|



## **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. 

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- Overvoltage AC capability with very high temperature Endurance test of IEC60384-14 (3[rd] 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 (3[rd] 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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## **B32911*3 ... B32916*3 X1 / 330 V AC** 

## **Symbols and terms** 

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



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



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|Symbol|English|German|
|---|---|---|
|VAC<br>VC<br>VC,RMS<br>VCD<br>Vch<br>VDC<br>VFB<br>Vi<br>Vo<br>Vop<br>Vp<br>Vpp<br>VR<br>R<br>VRMS<br>VSC<br>Vsn<br>Z|AC voltage<br>Category voltage<br>Category AC voltage<br>Corona-discharge onset voltage<br>Charging voltage<br>DC voltage<br>Fly-back capacitor voltage<br>Input voltage<br>Output voltage<br>Operating voltage<br>Peak pulse voltage<br>Peak-to-peak voltage Impedance<br>Rated voltage<br>Amplitude of rated AC voltage<br>(Sinusoidal) alternating voltage,<br>root-mean-square value<br>S-correction voltage<br>Snubber capacitor voltage<br>Impedance<br>Lead spacing|Wechselspannung<br>Kategoriespannung<br>(Sinusförmige)<br>Kategorie-Wechselspannung<br>Teilentlade-Einsatzspannung<br>Ladespannung<br>Gleichspannung<br>Spannung (Flyback)<br>Eingangsspannung<br>Ausgangssspannung<br>Betriebsspannung<br>Impuls-Spitzenspannung<br>Spannungshub<br>Nennspannung<br>Amplitude der Nenn-Wechselspannung<br>(Sinusförmige) Wechselspannung<br>Spannung bei Anwendung "S-correction"<br>Spannung bei Anwendung<br>"Beschaltung"<br>Scheinwiderstand<br>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 requirements 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 incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties described 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. 

3. **The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.** 

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 Material Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more detailed questions, please contact our sales offices. 

5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, **the products described in this publication may change from time to time** . The same is true of the corresponding product specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also **reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products** . Consequently, we cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the foregoing for customer-specific products. 

6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, **all orders are subject to the current version of the "General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical Industry" published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (ZVEI)** . 

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## **Important notes** 

7. The trade names EPCOS, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CeraLink, CeraPad, CeraPlas, CSMP, CSSP, CTVS, DeltaCap, DigiSiMic, DSSP, ExoCore, FilterCap, FormFit, LeaXield, MiniBlue, MiniCell, MKD, MKK, MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, PhiCap, PQSine, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap, SIMDAD, SiMic, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, TFAP, ThermoFuse, WindCap are **trademarks registered or pending** in Europe and in other countries. Further information will be found on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks. 

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