A
MERICAN
C
APACITOR
C
ORPORATION
PAPER/MYLAR, HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
APPLICATIONS
Series A Paper/Mylar High Voltage capacitors have
superior electrical properties. They are oil impregnated,
non-polar, wound capacitors. They contain no PCB’s.
Series A Capacitors come in several styles: Oval Wrap
& Fill (AW Style); Round Wrap & Fill (AR Style); Axial
Epoxy Case (AE Style). They are available the Regular
size (3 Size code) and custom sizes to meet specific
customer requirements.
Contact our Engineering Department for special sizes,
configurations, capacitance values and AC applications
with Anti-Corona construction at all frequencies.
Custom metal enclosures are available. Custom
designed Feed Through capacitors (AQ Style) are also
available for filter applications to specific requirements.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Range: -55°C to +125°C with voltage derating, 100%
of listed voltage rating from -- 55°C to + 85°C, derate
linearly to 60% of the listed voltage rating at + 125°C.
LIFE TEST
Series A capacitors shall be capable of withstanding a
test of 250 hours at 125°C and 140% of the DC
derated voltage. The voltage shall be applied to each
capacitor through its individual current-limiting resistor
as determined from the formula R = 0.025/C, where C
is the nominal capacitance in farads and R is in ohms.
The test procedures shall be in accordance with MIL-C-
25, except as noted herein. Not more than one failure
in twelve shall be permitted. Any one of the following
shall be considered a failure.
a. A change in capacitance of more than 10% from
it’s initial value.
b. An increase in Dissipation Factor to a value
greater than the initial acceptance limit.
c. A decrease in Insulation Resistance to a value
less than 30% of the acceptance limit for 25°C.
d. A permanent short or open.
ENGINEERING DATA SHEET
SERIES
A
VIBRATION
Series A capacitors shall be capable of withstanding a
vibration test in accordance with MIL-STD-202, Method
201. The following details and exceptions shall apply:
a.
Mounting.
The capacitor body shall be rigidly
mounted by the entire body length to the vibration test
fixture. The leads shall be soldered to rigidly supported
terminals and so spaced that the length of each lead
from the capacitor is 1/2
±
1/8 inch from the edge of
the supporting terminal.
b.
Measurement during Vibration.
During the last
cycle in each direction, an electrical measurement shall
be made to detect intermittent contacts or open or
short circuiting.
c.
Examination After Vibration.
Capacitors shall be
visibly examined for evidence of mechanical damage.
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Series A Styles AE (epoxy encased) and Style AW
(wrap & fill) capacitors are not intended for exposure to
high humidity conditions over extended periods of time.
For stringent environmental conditions, Wrap & Fill and
Epoxy Case capacitors should be used in encapsulated
or hermetically sealed circuitry.
TERMINAL STRENGTH
Series A capacitors utilize tin-plated, copper-clad steel
wire terminals which shall be capable of withstanding
the following test without mechanical damage to the
capacitor or terminals:
a.
Pull Test.
The capacitor shall withstand a steady
pull of 5 pounds axially to the leads for 1 minute.
b.
Bend Test.
The wire lead terminals shall be bent
at a point of 1/4 inch from the body of the capacitor,
first 90 degrees in one direction, then back to the
original position, and then 90 degrees in the opposite
direction.
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Web Site http://www.AmericanCapacitor.Com • E-mail Sales@AmericanCapacitor.Com
Copyright •
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PAPER/MYLAR AND FOIL
WRAP AND FILL, OVAL
AXIAL LEAD
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
DIMENSIONS
See tables for specific
T, W, L
values.
1.5" Minimum
WIRE SIZE
(Length 1.5" Minimum)
PAPER/MYLAR & FOIL
WRAP & FILL, OVAL
REGULAR SERIES
AW3
WIRE SIZE
T
+ .05" Maximum
BODY LENGTH (L)
< 1.00"
≥
1.00"
≤
2.75"
> 2.75"
AWG No.
22
20
18
Diameter
0.025"
0.032"
0.040"
L
±
.05"
W
+ .05" Maximum
ORDERING DESCRIPTION
Capacitor, fixed: Paper/Mylar dielectric; extended foil construction; tin-plated copper-clad steel wire axial leads;
encased in skin-tight plastic wrap with epoxy end fill.
APPLICATION NOTES
Wrap & Fill capacitors are not intended for exposure to high humidity conditions over extended periods of time.
For stringent environmental conditions, Wrap & Fill capacitors should be used in encapsulated or hermetically
sealed circuitry.
SELECTION AND ORDERING TABLES
Select voltage rating, capacitance and tolerance, read Part Number to the right.
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
.02
.03
.05
.10
.20
2000
VDC
1000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.12
.15
.17
.18
.30
.35
.45
.45
.50
.65
3000
VDC
1500
VAC
T
+ .05"
.12
.23
.25
.25
.36
.45
.58
.58
.65
.80
5000
VDC
2500
VAC
T
+ .05"
.20
.27
.35
.37
.47
.65
.65
.85
.93
1.15
8000
VDC
4000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.35
.50
.60
.65
.70
.75
.90
1.00
1.45
W
.35
.35
.40
.40
.50
.55
.65
.65
.70
.85
L
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.30
1.30
1.50
1.50
2.30
3.30
4.30
PART #
AW3EX102K
AW3EX202K
AW3EX302K
AW3EX502K
AW3EX103K
AW3EX203K
AW3EX303K
AW3EX503K
AW3EX104K
AW3EX204K
W
+ .05"
.35
.43
.45
.45
.56
.65
.80
.78
.85
.99
L
± .05"
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.30
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.30
3.30
4.30
PART #
AW3FX102K
AW3FX202K
AW3FX302K
AW3FX502K
AW3FX103K
AW3FX203K
AW3FX303K
AW3FX503K
AW3FX104K
AW3FX204K
W
+ .05"
.40
.50
.55
.57
.67
.85
.85
1.10
1.18
1.35
L
± .05"
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.50
1.80
1.80
2.30
2.30
3.30
4.30
PART #
AW3HX102K
AW3HX202K
AW3HX302K
AW3HX502K
AW3HX103K
AW3HX203K
AW3HX303K
AW3HX503K
AW3HX104K
AW3HX204K
W
+ .05"
.55
.70
.80
.85
.90
.95
1.10
1.20
1.65
L
± .05"
1.80
1.80
1.80
2.00
2.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3LX102K
AW3LX202K
AW3LX302K
AW3LX502K
AW3LX103K
AW3LX203K
AW3LX303K
AW3LX503K
AW3LX104K
+ .05" ± .05"
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
.02
.03
.05
.10
10000
VDC
5000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.40
.60
.60
.60
.85
.90
1.05
1.15
1.70
12000
VDC
6000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.50
.70
.85
.80
.80
1.10
1.10
1.40
15000
VDC
7500
VAC
20000
VDC
10000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.60
.90
.75
1.00
1.00
1.40
1.40
1.70
W
.60
.80
.80
.80
1.05
1.10
1.25
1.35
1.90
L
1.80
1.80
2.00
2.50
2.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3MX102K
AW3MX202K
AW3MX302K
AW3MX502K
AW3MX103K
AW3MX203K
AW3MX303K
AW3MX503K
AW3MX104K
W
+ .05"
.70
.90
1.05
1.00
1.00
1.30
1.30
1.60
L
± .05"
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3NX102K
AW3NX202K
AW3NX302K
AW3NX502K
AW3NX103K
AW3NX203K
AW3NX303K
AW3NX503K
W
+ .05"
.80
1.10
.95
1.20
1.20
1.60
1.60
1.90
L
± .05"
2.00
2.00
2.50
2.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3PX102K
AW3PX202K
AW3PX302K
AW3PX502K
AW3PX103K
AW3PX203K
AW3PX303K
AW3PX503K
T
+ .05"
.50
.70
.90
.90
1.25
1.80
W
+ .05"
.70
.90
1.10
1.10
1.45
2.00
L
± .05"
3.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3EY102K
AW3EY202K
AW3EY302K
AW3EY502K
AW3EY103K
AW3EY203K
+ .05" ± .05"
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
25000
VDC
12000
VAC
30000
VDC
15000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.60
.85
1.00
1.00
1.40
TOLERANCE TABLE
Code
J
K
M
N
P
S
T
V
X
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Tolerance
±
5%
±
10%
±
20%
±
30%
GMV
--10% +30%
--10% +50%
--10% +20%
Special
W
.80
1.05
1.20
1.20
1.65
L
3.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3CEY102K
AW3CEY202K
AW3CEY302K
AW3CEY502K
AW3CEY103K
T
+ .05"
.75
1.10
1.30
1.30
1.80
W
+ .05"
.95
1.30
1.50
1.50
2.00
L
± .05"
3.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
PART #
AW3FY102K
AW3FY202K
AW3FY302K
AW3FY502K
AW3FY103K
+ .05" ± .05"
Note: Replace the last digit
K
with the desired tolerance code from the tolerance table. For an in-between value use the next larger value’s
dimensions. Custom sizes are readily available. All dimensions are in inches. All + .05" dimension tolerances are Maximum.
American Capacitor Corporation • 5367 Third Street, Irwindale, CA 91706 • Phone (626) 814-4444 • Fax (626) 814-4434
Web Site http://www.AmericanCapacitor.Com • E-mail Sales@AmericanCapacitor.Com
Copyright •
2009
PAPER/MYLAR AND FOIL
EPOXY CASE, RECTANGULAR
AXIAL LEAD
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
DIMENSIONS
See tables for specific
T, W, L
values.
1.5" Minimum
WIRE SIZE
(Length 1.5" Minimum)
PAPER/MYLAR & FOIL
EPOXY CASE, AXIAL, RECT.
REGULAR SERIES
AE3
WIRE SIZE
T
+ .01" Maximum
BODY LENGTH (L)
< 1.00"
≥
1.00"
≤
2.75"
22
20
18
AWG No.
Diameter
0.025"
0.032"
0.040"
L
±
.03"
W
+ .01" Maximum
> 2.75"
ORDERING DESCRIPTION
Capacitor, fixed: Paper/Mylar dielectric; extended foil construction; tin-plated copper-clad steel wire axial leads;
encased in a molded epoxy/plastic shell with epoxy fill.
APPLICATION NOTES
Epoxy Case capacitors are not intended for exposure to high humidity conditions over extended periods of time.
For stringent environmental conditions, Epoxy Case capacitors should be used in encapsulated or hermetically
sealed circuitry.
SELECTION AND ORDERING TABLES
Select voltage rating, capacitance and tolerance, read Part Number to the right.
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
.02
.03
.05
.10
.20
2000
VDC
1000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.32
.32
.32
.32
.45
.45
.60
.60
.76
.86
3000
VDC
1500
VAC
T
+ .05"
.32
.32
.45
.45
.45
.60
.76
.76
.86
.95
5000
VDC
2500
VAC
T
+ .05"
.45
.45
.60
.76
.76
.86
.86
1.06
1.06
1.06
8000
VDC
4000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.60
.76
.86
.86
.95
.95
1.06
1.33
1.65
W
.55
.55
.55
.55
.68
.68
.80
.80
.96
1.06
L
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.40
1.40
1.60
1.60
2.40
3.40
4.40
PART #
AE3EX102K
AE3EX202K
AE3EX302K
AE3EX502K
AE3EX103K
AE3EX203K
AE3EX303K
AE3EX503K
AE3EX104K
AE3EX204K
W
+ .05"
.55
.55
.68
.68
.68
.80
.96
.96
1.06
1.15
L
± .05"
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.40
1.40
1.60
1.60
2.40
3.40
4.40
PART #
AE3FX102K
AE3FX202K
AE3FX302K
AE3FX502K
AE3FX103K
AE3FX203K
AE3FX303K
AE3FX503K
AE3FX104K
AE3FX204K
W
+ .05"
.68
.68
.80
.96
.96
1.06
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.53
L
± .05"
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.60
1.90
2.40
2.40
3.40
4.40
PART #
AE3HX102K
AE3HX202K
AE3HX302K
AE3HX502K
AE3HX103K
AE3HX203K
AE3HX303K
AE3HX503K
AE3HX104K
AE3HX204K
W
+ .05"
.80
.96
1.06
1.06
1.15
1.15
1.33
1.53
1.87
L
± .05"
1.90
1.90
1.90
2.10
2.60
3.60
3.60
4.60
4.60
PART #
AE3LX102K
AE3LX202K
AE3LX302K
AE3LX502K
AE3LX103K
AE3LX203K
AE3LX303K
AE3LX503K
AE3LX104K
+ .05" ± .05"
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
.02
.03
.05
.10
10000
VDC
5000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.60
.86
.86
.86
1.06
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.94
12000
VDC
6000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.76
.95
1.06
1.06
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.65
15000
VDC
7500
VAC
20000
VDC
10000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.95
1.33
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.65
1.65
1.94
W
.80
1.06
1.06
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.53
1.53
2.12
L
1.90
1.90
2.10
2.60
2.60
3.60
3.60
4.60
4.60
PART #
AE3MX102K
AE3MX202K
AE3MX302K
AE3MX502K
AE3MX103K
AE3MX203K
AE3MX303K
AE3MX503K
AE3MX104K
W
+ .05"
.96
1.15
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.53
1.53
1.87
L
± .05"
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.60
3.60
3.60
4.60
4.60
PART #
AE3NX102K
AE3NX202K
AE3NX302K
AE3NX502K
AE3NX103K
AE3NX203K
AE3NX303K
AE3NX503K
W
+ .05"
1.15
1.53
1.33
1.53
1.53
1.87
1.87
2.12
L
± .05"
2.31
2.31
2.81
2.81
3.81
3.81
4.81
4.81
PART #
AE3PX102K
AE3PX202K
AE3PX302K
AE3PX502K
AE3PX103K
AE3PX203K
AE3PX303K
AE3PX503K
T
+ .05"
.76
.95
1.33
1.33
1.65
2.12
W
+ .05"
.96
1.15
1.53
1.53
1.87
2.31
L
± .05"
3.75
3.75
3.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
PART #
AE3EY102K
AE3EY202K
AE3EY302K
AE3EY502K
AE3EY103K
AE3EY203K
+ .05" ± .05"
MFD
RATING
.001
.002
.003
.005
.01
25000
VDC
12000
VAC
30000
VDC
15000
VAC
T
+ .05"
.95
1.06
1.33
1.33
1.94
TOLERANCE TABLE
Code
J
K
M
N
P
S
T
V
X
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Tolerance
±
5%
±
10%
±
20%
±
30%
GMV
--10% +30%
--10% +50%
--10% +20%
Special
W
1.15
1.33
1.53
1.53
2.12
L
3.75
3.75
3.75
4.75
4.60
PART #
AE3CEY102K
AE3CEY202K
AE3CEY302K
AE3CEY502K
AE3CEY103K
T
+ .05"
1.06
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.12
W
+ .05"
1.33
1.87
1.87
1.87
2.31
L
± .05"
3.75
3.75
3.75
4.75
4.75
PART #
AE3FY102K
AE3FY202K
AE3FY302K
AE3FY502K
AE3FY103K
+ .05" ± .05"
Note: Replace the last digit
K
with the desired tolerance code from the tolerance table. For an in-between value use the next larger value’s
dimensions. Custom sizes are readily available. All dimensions are in inches. All + .05" dimension tolerances are Maximum.
American Capacitor Corporation • 5367 Third Street, Irwindale, CA 91706 • Phone (626) 814-4444 • Fax (626) 814-4434
Web Site http://www.AmericanCapacitor.Com • E-mail Sales@AmericanCapacitor.Com
Copyright •
2009
PAPER/MYLAR AND FOIL
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
PARAMETRIC TREND CURVES
AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
CAPACITANCE
Reference MIL-STD-202, Method 305
Test Frequency: 1000 Hz
Temperature: + 25°C
Capacitance Change Over
Temperature.
Acceptance Limits:
@ -- 55°C = -- 8% Maximum Change
@ + 85°C = + 5% Maximum Change
@ +125°C = + 12% Maximum Change
DISSIPATION FACTOR
Reference MIL-STD-202,
Method 306
Test Frequency: 1000 Hz
Temperature: + 25°C
Acceptance Limit: 1.0% Maximum
SERIES
A
INSULATION RESISTANCE
Reference MIL-STD-202, Method 302
Electrification shall be at rated voltage
or 500 VDC, whichever is less and for
a time not greater than 2 minutes.
Acceptance Limits:
Test
Temperature
@ + 25°C
@ + 85°C
@ + 125°C
Megs x
µf
Minimum
20,000
5,000
50
Megohms
Need not exceed
100,000
20,000
5,000
VOLTAGE RATING
100% of listed voltage rating from -- 55°C to + 85°C, derate linearly to 60% of the listed voltage rating at
+ 125°C.
VOLTAGE TEST
Reference MIL-STD-202, Method 301. Surge current is limited to 1 ampere maximum. Voltage applied for
1 minute (maximum) @ + 25°C. Dielectric strength test is performed terminal to terminal as follows:
≤
10 KV = 200% of the DC voltage rating.
12 KV = 175% of the DC voltage rating.
15 KV = 160% of the DC voltage rating.
≥
15 KV = 150% of the DC voltage rating.
American Capacitor Corporation • 5367 Third Street, Irwindale, CA 91706 • Phone (626) 814-4444 • Fax (626) 814-4434
Web Site http://www.AmericanCapacitor.Com • E-mail Sales@AmericanCapacitor.Com
Copyright •
2009
