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Medium Power Film Capacitors
FFV3 (RoHS Compliant)
The series uses a metallized polypropylene or polyester dielec-
tric, with the controlled self-healing process, specially treated
to have a very high dielectric strength in operating conditions
up to 105°C.
This is a dry solution for polypropylene and dry or wet for
polyester.
The FFV3 has been designed for printed circuit board mounting.
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2
4
1
3
1.2 B
30
25
1.2±0.1
4.5±1
B
A
General tolerance: 0.5
12
34
0.6 A
Plastic Case
40
40
16
36
0.8±0.1
APPLICATIONS
The FFV3 capacitors are particularly designed for DC filter-
ing, low reactive power.
STANDARDS
IEC 61071-1, IEC 61071-2: Power electronic capacitors
IEC 60384-16: Fixed metallized polypropylene
film dielectric DC capacitors
IEC 60384-16-1: Fixed metallized polypropylene
film dielectric DC capacitors
Assessment level E
IEC 60384-17: Fixed metallized polypropylene
film dielectric AC and pulse
capacitors
IEC 60384-17-1: Fixed metallized polypropylene
film dielectric AC and pulse
capacitors
Assessment level E
IEC 60384-2: Fixed metallized polyester
capacitors
LIFETIME EXPECTANCY
One unique feature of this technology (as opposed to elec-
trolytics) is how the capacitor reacts at the end of its lifetime.
Unlike aluminum, electrolytics film capacitors do not have a
catastrophic failure mode. Film capacitors simply experience
a parametric loss of capacitance of about 2%, with no risk of
short circuit.
Please note that this is theoretical, however, as the capacitor
continues to be functional even after this 2% decrease.
PACKAGING MATERIAL
Self-extinguishing plastic case (V0 = in accordance with UL 94)
filled thermosetting resin.
Self-extinguishing thermosetting resin (V0 = in accordance with
UL 94; I3F2 = in accordance with NF F 16-101).
HOT SPOT CALCULATION
See Hot Spot Temperature, page 3.
θhot spot = θambient + (Pd+ Pt) x (Rth + 7.4)
θhot spot = θcase + (Pd+ Pt) x Rth
with Pd(Dielectric losses) = Q x tgδ0
[ 12x Cnx (Vpeak to peak)2x f ] x tgδ0
tgδ0(tan delta)
For polypropylene, tgδ0 = 2 x 10-4 for frequencies
up to 1MHz and is independent of temperatures.
For polyester, tgδ0 values are shown in graph 4
on page 3.
Pt(Thermal losses) = Rsx (Irms)2
where Cnin Farad Irms in Ampere f in Hertz
Vin Volt R
sin Ohm θin °C
Rth in °C/W Rth : Rth case/hot spot in °C/W
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Medium Power Film Capacitors
FFV3 (RoHS Compliant) for Low Voltage Applications
HOW TO ORDER
FFV3
Series
4
Dielectric
4 = Polyester
6 = Polypropylene
D
Voltage Code
K
Capacitance
Tolerances
K = ±10%
––
Lead Styles
= Standard
Consult Factory
for Special
Options
D = 75Vdc
E = 100Vdc
F = 160Vdc
H = 300Vdc
I = 400Vdc
J = 500Vdc
A = 700Vdc
C = 900Vdc
L = 1100Vdc
Climatic category 40/105/56 (IEC 60068)
Test voltage between terminals @ 25°C 1.5 x Vndc during 10s
Test voltage between terminals and case @ 25°C “ @ 4 kVrms @ 50 Hz during 1 min.
Capacitance range Cn30μF to 160μF
Tolerance on Cn±10%
Rated DC voltage Vndc 75 to 400 V
Dielectric polyester
Max Stray Inductance 15nH
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – POLYESTER DIELECTRIC
RATINGS AND PART NUMBER REFERENCE – POLYESTER DIELECTRIC
50C
60C
70C
85C
95C
105C
Vw/Vndc
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.8
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
100 1000 10000
Lifetime Expectancy (hours)
100000
Part Number Capacitance Irms max. I2t10 shots I2t1000 shots RsRth Typical
(μF) (A) (A2s) (A2s) (m) (°C/W) Weight (g)
Vndc = 75 V Vrms = 45 v max Voltage Code: D
FFV34D0137K-- 130 23 370 37 0.56 5.6 90
FFV34D0167K-- 160 28 560 56 0.47 5 90
Vndc = 100 V Vrms = 60 v max Voltage Code: E
FFV34E0806K-- 80 19 250 25 0.67 6.2 90
FFV34E0107K-- 100 24 390 39 0.55 5.4 90
Vndc = 160 V Vrms = 75 v max Voltage Code: F
FFV34F0556K-- 55 17 180 18 0.77 6.6 90
FFV34F0656K-- 65 20 260 26 0.66 6 90
Vndc = 300 V Vrms = 90 v max Voltage Code: H
FFV34H0406K-- 40 20 150 15 2.80 9.6 90
FFV34H0506K-- 50 26 230 23 2.25 8.5 90
Vndc = 400 V Vrms = 105 v max Voltage Code: I
FFV34I0306K--* 30 17 110 11 2.93 9.9 90
FFV34I0406K--* 40 23 200 20 2.21 8.4 90
LIFETIME EXPECTANCY vs Vw/VnAND HOT SPOT TEMPERATURE
POLYESTER DIELECTRIC
Vw = Permanent working
or operating DC voltage.
(*) Polyester dielectric film wet silicone
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Medium Power Film Capacitors
FFV3 (RoHS Compliant) DC for Medium and High Voltage Applications
Climatic category 40/105/56 (IEC 60068)
Test voltage between terminals @ 25°C 1.5 x Vndc during 10s
Test voltage between terminals and case @ 25°C “ @ 4 kVrms @ 50 Hz during 1 min.
Capacitance range Cn6μF to 25μF
Tolerance on Cn±10%
Rated DC voltage Vndc 500 to 1100 V
Dielectric polypropylene
Max Stray Inductance 15nH
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – POLYPROPYLENE DIELECTRIC
50C
60C
70C
80C
85C
95C
105C
Vw/Vndc
0.9
1.2
1.1
0.7
1.0
0.8
100 1000 10000
Lifetime Expectancy (hours)
100000
LIFETIME EXPECTANCY vs Vw/VnAND HOT SPOT TEMPERATURE
POLYPROPYLENE DIELECTRIC
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Vw = Permanent working or operating DC voltage.
RATINGS AND PART NUMBER REFERENCE – POLYPROPYLENE DIELECTRIC
Part Number Capacitance Irms max. I2t10 shots I2t1000 shots RsRth Typical
(μF) (A) (A2s) (A2s) (m) (°C/W) Weight (g)
Vndc = 500 V Vrms = 105 v max Voltage Code: J
FFV36J0206K-- 20 27 3200 320 5.88 3.5 90
FFV36J0256K-- 25 33 5000 500 4.72 3.1 90
Vndc = 700 V Vrms = 120 v max Voltage Code: A
FFV36A0146K-- 14 21 2000 200 7.34 3.7 90
FFV36A0206K-- 20 30 4200 420 5.15 3.1 90
Vndc = 900 V Vrms = 150 v max Voltage Code: C
FFV36C0106K-- 10 19 1600 160 8.21 3.4 90
FFV36C0136K-- 13 25 2800 280 6.33 2.9 90
Vndc = 1100 V Vrms = 180 v max Voltage Code: L
FFV36L0605K-- 6 13 800 80 11.4 3.7 90
FFV36L0905K-- 9 20 1900 190 7.61 2.9 90