Film Capacitors
Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors (MKT)
Series/Type: B32932 ... B32936
Date: May 2012
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Typical applications
For connection in series with the mains
For severe ambient conditions
Capacitive power supply applications
Energy meters
Climatic
Max. operating temperature: 105 °C
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1):
40/105/56
Features
High stability of capacitance value
X2 safety approval (up to 2.2 µF)
Construction
Dielectric: metallized polyester
Internal series connection
Plastic case (UL 94 V-0)
Epoxy resin sealing, flame-retardant
Terminals
Parallel wire leads, lead-free tinned
Standard lead lengths: 6 1 mm
Special lead lengths available on request
Marking
Manufacturer's logo, lot number,
date code, rated capacitance (coded),
capacitance tolerance (code letter),
rated AC voltage (IEC),
series number, sub-class (X2),
dielectric code (MKT), climatic category
Delivery mode
Bulk (untaped, lead length 6 - 1 mm)
Taped (Ammo pack or reel)
Approvals
Approval mark Standards Certificate
EN 60384-14
IEC 60384-14
40028058
UL 60384-14 E97863
CSA E60384-14:09 E97863
Note: X2 safety approval for C ≤2.2 µF
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
Lead
spacing
±0.4
Lead
diameter
d1
Type
15 0.8 B32932
22.5 0.8 B32933
27.5 0.8 B32934
37.5 1.0 B32936
Marking examples
Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors (MKT) B32932 ... B32936
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Overview of available types
Lead spacing 15 mm 22.5 mm 27.5 mm 37.5 mm
Type B32932 B32933 B32934 B32936
CR(µF)
0.047
0.068
0.10
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.56
0.68
0.82
1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
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Ordering codes and packing units
Lead
spacing
mm
CR
µF
Max. dimensions
w×h×l
mm
Ordering code
(composition see
below)
Ammo
pack
pcs./MOQ
Reel
pcs./MOQ
Untaped
pcs./MOQ
X2
safety
appr.
X = approval granted
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further intermediate capacitance values on request.
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code: *** = Packaging code:
M = ±20%
K = ±10%
289 = Ammo pack
189 = Reel
000 = Untaped (lead length 6 1 mm)
15 0.047 5.0 ×10.5 ×18.0 B32932A3473+*** 4680 5200 4000 X
0.068 5.0 ×10.5 ×18.0 B32932A3683+*** 4680 5200 4000 X
0.10 6.0 ×11.0 ×18.0 B32932A3104+*** 3840 4400 4000 X
0.15 7.0 ×12.5 ×18.0 B32932A3154+*** 3320 3600 4000 X
0.22 8.5 ×14.5 ×18.0 B32932A3224+*** 2720 2800 2000 X
0.33 9.0 ×17.5 ×18.0 B32932A3334+*** 2560 2800 2000 X
0.47 11.0 ×18.5 ×18.0 B32932A3474M*** – 2200 1200 X
22.5 0.10 6.0 ×15.0 ×26.5 B32933A3104+*** 2720 2800 2880 X
0.15 6.0 ×15.0 ×26.5 B32933A3154+*** 2720 2800 2880 X
0.22 7.0 ×16.0 ×26.5 B32933A3224+*** 2320 2400 2520 X
0.33 7.0 ×16.0 ×26.5 B32933A3334+*** 2320 2400 2520 X
0.47 8.5 ×16.5 ×26.5 B32933A3474M*** 1920 2000 2040 X
0.47 10.5 ×16.5 ×26.5 B32933B3474+*** 1560 1600 2160 X
0.56 10.5 ×16.5 ×26.5 B32933A3564+*** 1560 1600 2160 X
0.68 10.5 ×18.5 ×26.5 B32933A3684+*** 1560 1600 2160 X
0.82 12.0 ×22.0 ×26.5 B32933A3824+*** – – 1800 X
1.0 12.0 ×22.0 ×26.5 B32933A3105M*** – – 1800 X
1.0 14.5 ×29.5 ×26.5 B32933B3105+*** – – 1040 X
1.5 14.5 ×29.5 ×26.5 B32933A3155+*** – – 1040 X
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Ordering codes and packing units
Lead
spacing
mm
CR
µF
Max. dimensions
w×h×l
mm
Ordering code
(composition see
below)
Ammo
pack
pcs./MOQ
Reel
pcs./MOQ
Untaped
pcs./MOQ
X2
safety
appr.
X = approval granted
MOQ = Minimum Order Quantity, consisting of 4 packing units.
Further intermediate capacitance values on request.
Composition of ordering code
+ = Capacitance tolerance code: *** = Packaging code:
M = ±20%
K = ±10%
289 = Ammo pack
189 = Reel
000 = Untaped (lead length 6 1 mm)
27.5 0.47 11.0 ×19.0 ×31.5 B32934A3474+*** – 1400 1280 X
0.56 11.0 ×19.0 ×31.5 B32934A3564+*** – 1400 1280 X
0.68 11.0 ×19.0 ×31.5 B32934A3684+*** – 1400 1280 X
0.82 11.0 ×19.0 ×31.5 B32934A3824+*** – 1400 1280 X
1.0 11.0 ×19.0 ×31.5 B32934A3105M*** – 1400 1280 X
1.0 11.0 ×21.0 ×31.5 B32934B3105+*** – 1400 1280 X
1.5 13.5 ×23.0 ×31.5 B32934B3155M*** – 1200 1120 X
1.5 14.0 ×24.5 ×31.5 B32934D3155+*** – – 1040 X
2.2 18.0 ×27.5 ×31.5 B32934B3225+*** – – 800 X
3.3 21.0 ×31.0 ×31.5 B32934A3335+*** – – 720
4.7 22.0 ×36.5 ×31.5 B32934A3475M*** – – 640
37.5 1.0 12.0 ×22.0 ×41.5 B32936A3105+*** – – 1620 X
1.5 12.0 ×22.0 ×41.5 B32936A3155+*** – – 1620 X
2.2 14.0 ×25.0 ×41.5 B32936A3225+*** – – 1380 X
3.3 16.0 ×28.5 ×41.5 B32936A3335+*** – – 800
4.7 20.0 ×39.5 ×41.5 B32936A3475+*** – – 640
6.8 28.0 ×42.5 ×41.5 B32936A3685+*** – – 440
10.0 28.0 ×42.5 ×41.5 B32936A3106M*** – – 440
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Technical data
Max. operating temperature Top,max
(Top = Tamb + self-heating)
+105 °C
Dissipation factor tan δ(in 10-3)
at 20 °C (upper limit values)
tan δ1 kHz 10 kHz
C≤1µF 8 15
C>1µF 8
Insulation resistance Rins
or time constant τ= CRRins
at 20 °C,
rel. humidity ≤65% (minimum
as-delivered values)
CR≤0.33 µF CR> 0.33 µF
30000 MΩ10000 s
DC test voltage 4.3 VR,2s
Passive flammability category
to IEC 40 (CO) 752
B
Capacitance tolerances
(measured at 1 kHz) ±10% (K), ±20% (M)
Rated AC voltage ( IEC 60384-14 ) 305 V (50/60 Hz)
Operating voltage Vop at high
temperature
TA≤105 °C Vop = 1.25 VAC (1000 h)
Damp heat test Test conditions
1. Temperature:
Relative humidity (RH):
Test duration:
Voltage value:
+85 °C±2°C
85% ±2%
1000 hours
240 V AC, 50 Hz
2. Temperature:
Relative humidity (RH):
Test duration:
Voltage value:
+40 °C±2°C
93% ±2%
1000 hours
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Limit values after damp heat test Capacitance change (∆C/C):
Dissipation factor change
(∆tan δ):
≤10%
≤510-3 (at 1 kHz)
Insulation resistance Rins
or time constant τ= CRRins:≥50% of initial limit
Reference standard AEC-Q200
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Pulse handling capability
"dV/dt" represents the maximum permissible voltage change per unit of time for non-sinusoidal
voltages, expressed in V/µs.
"k0" represents the maximum permissible pulse characteristic of the waveform applied to the
capacitor, expressed in V2/µs.
Note:
The values of dV/dt and k0provided below must not be exceeded in order to avoid damaging the
capacitor.
dV/dt and k0values
Lead spacing (mm) 15 22.5 27.5 37.5
dV/dt (V/µs) 300 150 100 50
k0(V2/µs) 360000 180000 120000 60000
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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
Soldering time 2.0 ±0.5 s
Immersion depth 2.0 +0/0.5 mm from capacitor body or seating plane
Evaluation criteria:
Visual inspection Wetting of wire surface by new solder ≥90%, free-flowing solder
1.2 Resistance to soldering heat
Resistance to soldering heat is tested to IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb, method 1A.
Conditions:
Series Solder bath temperature Soldering time
MKT boxed (except 2.5 ×6.5 ×7.2 mm)
coated
uncoated (lead spacing > 10 mm)
260 ±5°C 10 ±1 s
MFP
MKP (lead spacing > 7.5 mm)
MKT boxed (case 2.5 ×6.5 ×7.2 mm) 5±1 s
MKP
MKT
(lead spacing ≤7.5 mm)
uncoated (lead spacing ≤10 mm)
insulated (B32559)
<4s
recommended soldering
profile for MKT uncoated
(lead spacing ≤10 mm) and
insulated (B32559)
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Immersion depth 2.0 +0/0.5 mm from capacitor body or seating plane
Shield Heat-absorbing board, (1.5 ±0.5) mm thick, between capacitor
body and liquid solder
Evaluation criteria:
Visual inspection No visible damage
∆C/C0
2% for MKT/MKP/MFP
5% for EMI suppression capacitors
tan δAs specified in sectional specification
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1.3 General notes on soldering
Permissible heat exposure loads on film capacitors are primarily characterized by the upper cate-
gory 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:
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 coun-
termeasures. 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:
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
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 af-
ter 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 mea-
sures are recommended:
pre-heating to not more than 110 °C in the preheater phase
rapid cooling after soldering
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Cautions and warnings
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 de-
scription can be found in the relevant sections of the chapters "General technical information" and
"Mounting guidelines".
Topic Safety information Reference chapter
"General technical
information"
Storage conditions Make sure that capacitors are stored within the
specified range of time, temperature and humidity
conditions.
4.5
"Storage conditions"
Flammability Avoid external energy, such as fire or electricity
(passive flammability), avoid overload of the
capacitors (active flammability) and consider the
flammability of materials.
5.3
"Flammability"
Resistance to
vibration
Do not exceed the tested ability to withstand
vibration. The capacitors are tested to
IEC 60068-2-6.
EPCOS offers film capacitors specially designed
for operation under more severe vibration regimes
such as those found in automotive applications.
Consult our catalog "Film Capacitors for
Automotive Electronics".
5.2
"Resistance to vibration"
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Topic Safety information Reference chapter
"Mounting guidelines"
Soldering Do not exceed the specified time or temperature
limits during soldering.
1 "Soldering"
Cleaning Use only suitable solvents for cleaning capacitors. 2 "Cleaning"
Embedding of
capacitors in
finished assemblies
When embedding finished circuit assemblies in
plastic resins, chemical and thermal influences
must be taken into account.
Caution: Consult us first, if you also wish to
embed other uncoated component types!
3 "Embedding of
capacitors in finished
assemblies"
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Symbols and terms
Symbol English German
αHeat transfer coefficient Wärmeübergangszahl
αCTemperature coefficient of capacitance Temperaturkoeffizient der Kapazität
A Capacitor surface area Kondensatoroberfläche
βCHumidity coefficient of capacitance Feuchtekoeffizient der Kapazität
C Capacitance Kapazität
CRRated capacitance Nennkapazität
∆C Absolute capacitance change Absolute Kapazitätsänderung
∆C/C Relative capacitance change (relative
deviation of actual value)
Relative Kapazitätsänderung (relative
Abweichung vom Ist-Wert)
∆C/CRCapacitance tolerance (relative deviation
from rated capacitance)
Kapazitätstoleranz (relative Abweichung
vom Nennwert)
dt Time differential Differentielle Zeit
∆t Time interval Zeitintervall
∆T Absolute temperature change
(self-heating)
Absolute Temperaturänderung
(Selbsterwärmung)
∆tan δAbsolute change of dissipation factor Absolute Änderung des Verlustfaktors
∆V Absolute voltage change Absolute Spannungsänderung
dV/dt Time differential of voltage function (rate
of voltage rise)
Differentielle Spannungsänderung
(Spannungsflankensteilheit)
∆V/∆t Voltage change per time interval Spannungsänderung pro Zeitintervall
E Activation energy for diffusion Aktivierungsenergie zur Diffusion
ESL Self-inductance Eigeninduktivität
ESR Equivalent series resistance Ersatz-Serienwiderstand
f Frequency Frequenz
f1Frequency limit for reducing permissible
AC voltage due to thermal limits
Grenzfrequenz für thermisch bedingte
Reduzierung der zulässigen
Wechselspannung
f2Frequency limit for reducing permissible
AC voltage due to current limit
Grenzfrequenz für strombedingte
Reduzierung der zulässigen
Wechselspannung
frResonant frequency Resonanzfrequenz
FDThermal acceleration factor for diffusion Therm. Beschleunigungsfaktor zur
Diffusion
FTDerating factor Deratingfaktor
i Current (peak) Stromspitze
ICCategory current (max. continuous
current)
Kategoriestrom (max. Dauerstrom)
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Symbol English German
IRMS (Sinusoidal) alternating current,
root-mean-square value
(Sinusförmiger) Wechselstrom
izCapacitance drift Inkonstanz der Kapazität
k0Pulse characteristic Impulskennwert
LSSeries inductance Serieninduktivität
λFailure rate Ausfallrate
λ0Constant failure rate during useful
service life
Konstante Ausfallrate in der
Nutzungsphase
λtest Failure rate, determined by tests Experimentell ermittelte Ausfallrate
Pdiss Dissipated power Abgegebene Verlustleistung
Pgen Generated power Erzeugte Verlustleistung
Q Heat energy Wärmeenergie
ρDensity of water vapor in air Dichte von Wasserdampf in Luft
R Universal molar constant for gases Allg. Molarkonstante für Gas
R Ohmic resistance of discharge circuit Ohmscher Widerstand des
Entladekreises
RiInternal resistance Innenwiderstand
Rins Insulation resistance Isolationswiderstand
RPParallel resistance Parallelwiderstand
RSSeries resistance Serienwiderstand
S severity (humidity test) Schärfegrad (Feuchtetest)
t Time Zeit
T Temperature Temperatur
τTime constant Zeitkonstante
tan δDissipation factor Verlustfaktor
tan δDDielectric component of dissipation
factor
Dielektrischer Anteil des Verlustfaktors
tan δPParallel component of dissipation factor Parallelanteil des Verlfustfaktors
tan δSSeries component of dissipation factor Serienanteil des Verlustfaktors
TAAmbient temperature Umgebungstemperatur
Tmax Upper category temperature Obere Kategorietemperatur
Tmin Lower category temperature Untere Kategorietemperatur
tOL Operating life at operating temperature
and voltage
Betriebszeit bei Betriebstemperatur und
-spannung
Top Operating temperature Beriebstemperatur
TRRated temperature Nenntemperatur
Tref Reference temperature Referenztemperatur
tSL Reference service life Referenz-Lebensdauer
VAC AC voltage Wechselspannung
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Symbol English German
VCCategory voltage Kategoriespannung
VC,RMS Category AC voltage (Sinusförmige)
Kategorie-Wechselspannung
VCD Corona-discharge onset voltage Teilentlade-Einsatzspannung
Vch Charging voltage Ladespannung
VDC DC voltage Gleichspannung
VFB Fly-back capacitor voltage Spannung (Flyback)
ViInput voltage Eingangsspannung
VoOutput voltage Ausgangssspannung
Vop Operating voltage Betriebsspannung
VpPeak pulse voltage Impuls-Spitzenspannung
Vpp Peak-to-peak voltage Impedance Spannungshub
VRRated voltage Nennspannung
RAmplitude of rated AC voltage Amplitude der Nenn-Wechselspannung
VRMS (Sinusoidal) alternating voltage,
root-mean-square value
(Sinusförmige) Wechselspannung
VSC S-correction voltage Spannung bei Anwendung "S-correction"
Vsn Snubber capacitor voltage Spannung bei Anwendung
"Beschaltung"
Z Impedance Scheinwiderstand
Lead spacing Rastermaß
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The following applies to all products named in this publication:
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