Film Capacitors
Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors (MKT)
Series/Type:
Date:
B32572, B32573
May 2009
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Metallized polyester film capacitors (MKT)
Ignition (stacked) SilverCap
TM
B32572, B32573
Typical applications
Ignition for gas, engines, generators
Energy storage
Climatic
Max. operating temperature: 125
°C
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1): 55/125/56
Features
Special dimensions available on request
High pulse strength
Construction
Dielectric: polyethylene terephthalate
(polyester, PET)
Stacked-film technology
Uncoated
Terminals
Parallel wire leads, lead-free tinned
Marking
Rated capacitance (coded),
rated DC voltage
Delivery mode
Bulk (untaped)
Notes on mounting
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
Lead spacing
±0.4
15.0
22.5
Lead diameter Type
d
1
0.8
B32572
0.8
B32573
When mounting these capacitors, take into account creepage distances and clearances to
adjacent live parts. The insulating strength of the cut surfaces to other live parts of the circuit is
1.5 times the capacitors rated DC voltage, but is always at least 300 V DC.
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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B32572, B32573
Ignition (stacked) SilverCap
TM
Overview of available types
Lead spacing 15.0 mm
Type
Page
V
R
(V DC)
V
RMS
(V AC)
C
R
(µF)
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
B32572
4
250
160
22.5 mm
B32573
5
250
160
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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B32572
Ignition (stacked) SilverCap
TM
Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 15 mm)
V
RMS
C
R
f
≤60
Hz
V DC V AC
µF
250 160
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
V
R
Max. dimensions
w
×
h
×
l
mm
7.0
×
11.0
×
16.5
9.1
×
11.7
×
16.5
11.5
×
13.5
×
16.5
11.5
×
19.8
×
16.5
Ordering code
(composition see
below)
B32572A3684+000
B32572A3105+000
B32572A3155+000
B32572A3225+000
Untaped
pcs./MOQ
1800
1200
800
600
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request.
Special dimensions available on request.
For corresponding design rules, refer to chapter "General technical information", page .
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code:
M =
±20%
K =
±10%
J =
±5%
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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B32573
Ignition (stacked) SilverCap
TM
Ordering codes and packing units (lead spacing 22.5 mm)
V
R
V
RMS
C
R
f
≤60
Hz
V DC V AC
µF
250 160
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
Max. dimensions
w
×
h
×
l
mm
5.6
×
9.2
×
24.0
6.4
×
11.8
×
24.0
7.6
×
14.3
×
24.0
8.9
×
17.4
×
24.0
Ordering code
(composition see
below)
B32573A3684+000
B32573A3105+000
B32573A3155+000
B32573A3225+000
Untaped
pcs./MOQ
4720
4200
3720
2240
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further E series and intermediate capacitance values on request.
Special dimensions available on request.
For corresponding design rules, refer to chapter "General technical information", page .
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code:
M =
±20%
K =
±10%
J =
±5%
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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