Data Sheet
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Alu-X product lines
Snap-in capacitors
Series/Type: B43254
Date: April 2008
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Long life grade capacitors
Applications
Switch-mode power supplies in industrial and entertainment electronics
Features
High ripple current capability
RoHS-compatible
Long load life of 3000 h at 105 °C
Construction
Aluminum case, fully insulated
Snap-in solder pins to hold component in place on PC-board
Minus pole marking on the insulating sleeve
Case with safety vent
Specifications and characteristics in brief
Rated voltage VR160 … 450 V DC
Operating temperature
range
VR 250 V DC: –40 °C … +105 °C
VR 350 V DC: –25 °C … +105 °C
Rated capacitance CR
(20 °C, 120 Hz)
47 … 2700 µF
Capacitance tolerance ±20% M
Load life
(105 °C, VR, IAC,R)
3000 h Requirements:
C/C ±20% of initial value
tan δ≤ 2 times initial specified limit
Ileak initial specified limit
Leakage current Ileak
(20 °C, after 5 minutes)
Dissipation factor (max.)
(20 °C, 120 Hz)
VR (V DC) 160 ... 400 450
tan δ0.15 0.20
Low temperature stability
(impedance ratio)
(120 Hz)
VR (V DC) 160 ... 400 450
48
Shelf life After storage for 1000 h at 105 °C, the capacitors shall meet the re-
quirement of load life test after reforming process. After test: VR to be
applied for 30 minutes, 24 to 48 hours before measurement.
Frequency multiplier
for rated ripple current
50 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.90 1.00 1.20 1.50 1.55
Temperature multiplier
for rated ripple current
+40 °C+55 °C +70 °C+85 °C +105 °C
2.7 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.0
Ileak A CR
µF
------- VR
V
-------
Z 25 °C()
Z +20 °C()
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Dimensional drawing
* = Shorter terminal (4.0 ± 0.5) is also available upon request.
KAL1095-Q-E
Mounting
holes
Minus pole marking
d+1 max.
0.8±0.1
6.0±1*
0.8±0.1
1.5±0.1
10±0.2
ø2±0.1
Safety vent
on the base
Base
41
˚
±25
˚
l+2 max.
Insulating
sleeve
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Overview of available types B43254
VR
(V DC) 160 200 250 350 400 450
Case dimensions d × l (mm)
CR (µF)
47 22 × 20
56 22 × 20 22 × 20
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
68 22 × 20
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
82 22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
100 22 × 25
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 35
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
120 22 × 20 22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 35
25.4 × 25
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 40
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 25
150 22 × 20 22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 35
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 40
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 45
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
180 22 × 20
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 40
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 45
25.4 × 35
30 × 30
35 × 25
22 × 50
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
220 22 × 20 22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 45
25.4 × 35
30 × 30
35 × 25
22 × 50
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
25.4 × 50
30 × 35
35 × 25
270 22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 25
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 50
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
25.4 × 45
30 × 35
35 × 30
30 × 40
35 × 30
330 22 × 25
25.4 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 35
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
25.4 × 45
30 × 35
35 × 30
25.4 × 50
30 × 40
35 × 30
30 × 45
35 × 35
390 22 × 25
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 40
25.4 × 35
30 × 25
35 × 25
25.4 × 50
30 × 40
35 × 35
30 × 45
35 × 35
30 × 50
35 × 40
470 22 × 30
25.4 × 25
30 × 20
22 × 35
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 45
25.4 × 35
30 × 30
35 × 25
30 × 45
35 × 35
30 × 50
35 × 40
35 × 45
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560 22 × 35
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 40
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 25
22 × 50
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
30 × 50
35 × 40
35 × 45 35 × 50
680 22 × 40
25.4 × 30
30 × 25
35 × 20
22 × 45
25.4 × 35
30 × 30
35 × 25
25.4 × 50
30 × 35
35 × 30
35 × 50 35 × 50
820 22 × 45
25.4 × 35
30 × 30
35 × 25
25.4 × 45
30 × 30
35 × 25
30 × 40
35 × 35
1000 22 × 50
25.4 × 40
30 × 30
35 × 25
25.4 × 50
30 × 35
35 × 30
30 × 50
35 × 40
1200 25.4 × 45
30 × 35
35 × 30
30 × 40
35 × 35
30 × 60
35 × 45
1500 25.4 × 50
30 × 40
35 × 30
30 × 50
35 × 40
35 × 50
1800 30 × 45
35 × 35
35 × 45
2200 30 × 50
35 × 45
35 × 50
2700 35 × 50
Overview of available types B43254
VR
(V DC) 160 200 250 350 400 450
Case dimensions d × l (mm)
CR (µF)
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Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
160 220 22 × 20 0.76 B43254A1227M000
270 22 × 25 0.91 B43254A1277M000
270 25.4 × 20 0.93 B43254B1277M000
330 22 × 25 1.01 B43254A1337M000
330 25.4 × 20 1.03 B43254B1337M000
390 22 × 25 1.09 B43254A1397M000
390 25.4 × 25 1.20 B43254B1397M000
390 30 × 20 1.23 B43254C1397M000
470 22 × 30 1.28 B43254A1477M000
470 25.4 × 25 1.32 B43254B1477M000
470 30 × 20 1.35 B43254C1477M000
560 22 × 35 1.48 B43254A1567M000
560 25.4 × 30 1.53 B43254B1567M000
560 30 × 25 1.57 B43254C1567M000
560 35 × 20 1.60 B43254D1567M000
680 22 × 40 1.72 B43254A1687M000
680 25.4 × 30 1.69 B43254B1687M000
680 30 × 25 1.73 B43254C1687M000
680 35 × 20 1.76 B43254D1687M000
820 22 × 45 1.98 B43254A1827M000
820 25.4 × 35 1.96 B43254B1827M000
820 30 × 30 2.02 B43254C1827M000
820 35 × 25 2.06 B43254D1827M000
1000 22 × 50 2.28 B43254A1108M000
1000 25.4 × 40 2.28 B43254B1108M000
1000 30 × 30 2.23 B43254C1108M000
1000 35 × 25 2.28 B43254D1108M000
1200 25.4 × 45 2.41 B43254A1128M000
1200 30 × 35 2.38 B43254B1128M000
1200 35 × 30 2.44 B43254C1128M000
1500 25.4 × 50 2.81 B43254A1158M000
1500 30 × 40 2.79 B43254B1158M000
1500 35 × 30 2.73 B43254C1158M000
1800 30 × 45 3.19 B43254A1188M000
1800 35 × 35 3.14 B43254B1188M000
2200 30 × 50 3.44 B43254A1228M000
2200 35 × 45 3.55 B43254B1228M000
2700 35 × 50 4.08 B43254A1278M000
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200 150 22 × 20 0.63 B43254A2157M000
180 22 × 20 0.69 B43254A2187M000
180 25.4 × 20 0.76 B43254B2187M000
220 22 × 25 0.82 B43254A2227M000
220 25.4 × 20 0.84 B43254B2227M000
270 22 × 25 0.91 B43254A2277M000
270 25.4 × 25 1.00 B43254B2277M000
270 30 × 20 1.02 B43254C2277M000
330 22 × 30 1.07 B43254A2337M000
330 25.4 × 25 1.11 B43254B2337M000
330 30 × 20 1.13 B43254C2337M000
390 22 × 30 1.17 B43254A2397M000
390 25.4 × 25 1.20 B43254B2397M000
390 30 × 25 1.31 B43254C2397M000
390 35 × 20 1.34 B43254D2397M000
470 22 × 35 1.36 B43254A2477M000
470 25.4 × 30 1.40 B43254B2477M000
470 30 × 25 1.44 B43254C2477M000
470 35 × 20 1.47 B43254D2477M000
560 22 × 40 1.56 B43254A2567M000
560 25.4 × 30 1.53 B43254B2567M000
560 30 × 25 1.57 B43254C2567M000
560 35 × 25 1.70 B43254D2567M000
680 22 × 45 1.80 B43254A2687M000
680 25.4 × 35 1.79 B43254B2687M000
680 30 × 30 1.84 B43254C2687M000
680 35 × 25 1.88 B43254D2687M000
820 25.4 × 45 2.16 B43254A2827M000
820 30 × 30 2.02 B43254B2827M000
820 35 × 25 2.06 B43254C2827M000
1000 25.4 × 50 2.48 B43254A2108M000
1000 30 × 35 2.35 B43254B2108M000
1000 35 × 30 2.41 B43254C2108M000
1200 30 × 40 2.50 B43254A2128M000
1200 35 × 35 2.57 B43254B2128M000
1500 30 × 50 3.04 B43254A2158M000
1500 35 × 40 3.00 B43254B2158M000
1800 35 × 45 3.43 B43254A2188M000
2200 35 × 50 3.68 B43254A2228M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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250 120 22 × 20 0.56 B43254E2127M000
150 22 × 25 0.68 B43254E2157M000
150 25.4 × 20 0.69 B43254F2157M000
180 22 × 25 0.74 B43254E2187M000
180 25.4 × 20 0.76 B43254F2187M000
220 22 × 25 0.82 B43254E2227M000
220 25.4 × 25 0.90 B43254F2227M000
220 30 × 20 0.92 B43254C2227M000
270 22 × 30 0.97 B43254E2277M000
270 25.4 × 25 1.00 B43254F2277M000
270 30 × 20 1.02 B43254G2277M000
330 22 × 35 1.14 B43254E2337M000
330 25.4 × 30 1.18 B43254F2337M000
330 30 × 25 1.21 B43254G2337M000
330 35 × 20 1.23 B43254D2337M000
390 22 × 40 1.30 B43254E2397M000
390 25.4 × 35 1.35 B43254F2397M000
390 30 × 25 1.31 B43254G2397M000
390 35 × 25 1.42 B43254H2397M000
470 22 × 45 1.50 B43254E2477M000
470 25.4 × 35 1.48 B43254F2477M000
470 30 × 30 1.53 B43254G2477M000
470 35 × 25 1.56 B43254H2477M000
560 22 × 50 1.71 B43254E2567M000
560 25.4 × 40 1.70 B43254F2567M000
560 30 × 30 1.67 B43254G2567M000
560 35 × 25 1.70 B43254H2567M000
680 25.4 × 50 2.05 B43254E2687M000
680 30 × 35 1.94 B43254F2687M000
680 35 × 30 1.98 B43254G2687M000
820 30 × 40 2.23 B43254E2827M000
820 35 × 35 2.29 B43254F2827M000
1000 30 × 50 2.68 B43254E2108M000
1000 35 × 40 2.65 B43254F2108M000
1200 30 × 60 2.92 B43254E2128M000
1200 35 × 45 2.80 B43254F2128M000
1500 35 × 50 3.25 B43254E2158M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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350 56 22 × 20 0.37 B43254A4566M000
68 22 × 20 0.41 B43254A4686M000
68 25.4 × 20 0.45 B43254B4686M000
82 22 × 25 0.48 B43254A4826M000
82 25.4 × 20 0.49 B43254B4826M000
100 22 × 25 0.53 B43254A4107M000
100 25.4 × 25 0.58 B43254B4107M000
100 30 × 20 0.60 B43254C4107M000
120 22 × 30 0.62 B43254A4127M000
120 25.4 × 25 0.64 B43254B4127M000
120 30 × 20 0.65 B43254C4127M000
150 22 × 35 0.74 B43254A4157M000
150 25.4 × 30 0.76 B43254B4157M000
150 30 × 25 0.78 B43254C4157M000
150 35 × 20 0.80 B43254D4157M000
180 22 × 40 0.85 B43254A4187M000
180 25.4 × 30 0.83 B43254B4187M000
180 30 × 25 0.86 B43254C4187M000
180 35 × 20 0.87 B43254D4187M000
220 22 × 45 0.98 B43254A4227M000
220 25.4 × 35 0.98 B43254B4227M000
220 30 × 30 1.00 B43254C4227M000
220 35 × 25 1.03 B43254D4227M000
270 22 × 50 1.14 B43254A4277M000
270 25.4 × 40 1.14 B43254B4277M000
270 30 × 30 1.11 B43254C4277M000
270 35 × 25 1.14 B43254D4277M000
330 25.4 × 45 1.31 B43254A4337M000
330 30 × 35 1.30 B43254B4337M000
330 35 × 30 1.33 B43254C4337M000
390 25.4 × 50 1.49 B43254A4397M000
390 30 × 40 1.48 B43254B4397M000
390 35 × 35 1.52 B43254C4397M000
470 30 × 45 1.69 B43254A4477M000
470 35 × 35 1.67 B43254B4477M000
560 30 × 50 1.92 B43254A4567M000
560 35 × 40 1.90 B43254B4567M000
680 35 × 50 2.27 B43254A4687M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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400 47 22 × 20 0.34 B43254A9476M000
56 22 × 20 0.37 B43254A9566M000
56 25.4 × 20 0.41 B43254B9566M000
68 22 × 25 0.44 B43254A9686M000
68 25.4 × 20 0.45 B43254B9686M000
82 22 × 25 0.48 B43254A9826M000
82 25.4 × 25 0.53 B43254B9826M000
82 30 × 20 0.54 B43254C9826M000
100 22 × 30 0.57 B43254A9107M000
100 25.4 × 25 0.58 B43254B9107M000
100 30 × 20 0.60 B43254C9107M000
120 22 × 35 0.66 B43254A9127M000
120 25.4 × 25 0.64 B43254B9127M000
120 30 × 25 0.70 B43254C9127M000
120 35 × 20 0.71 B43254D9127M000
150 22 × 40 0.78 B43254A9157M000
150 25.4 × 30 0.76 B43254B9157M000
150 30 × 25 0.78 B43254C9157M000
150 35 × 20 0.80 B43254D9157M000
180 22 × 45 0.89 B43254A9187M000
180 25.4 × 35 0.88 B43254B9187M000
180 30 × 30 0.91 B43254C9187M000
180 35 × 25 0.93 B43254D9187M000
220 22 × 50 1.03 B43254A9227M000
220 25.4 × 40 1.03 B43254B9227M000
220 30 × 30 1.00 B43254C9227M000
220 35 × 25 1.03 B43254D9227M000
270 25.4 × 45 1.19 B43254A9277M000
270 30 × 35 1.17 B43254B9277M000
270 35 × 30 1.20 B43254C9277M000
330 25.4 × 50 1.37 B43254A9337M000
330 30 × 40 1.36 B43254B9337M000
330 35 × 30 1.33 B43254C9337M000
390 30 × 45 1.54 B43254A9397M000
390 35 × 35 1.52 B43254B9397M000
470 30 × 50 1.76 B43254A9477M000
470 35 × 40 1.74 B43254B9477M000
560 35 × 45 1.98 B43254A9567M000
680 35 × 50 2.27 B43254A9687M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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450 56 22 × 25 0.29 B43254A5566M000
68 22 × 30 0.34 B43254A5686M000
68 25.4 × 25 0.35 B43254B5686M000
82 22 × 30 0.38 B43254A5826M000
82 25.4 × 25 0.39 B43254B5826M000
100 22 × 35 0.44 B43254A5107M000
100 25.4 × 30 0.46 B43254B5107M000
100 30 × 25 0.47 B43254C5107M000
120 22 × 40 0.51 B43254A5127M000
120 25.4 × 30 0.50 B43254B5127M000
120 30 × 25 0.51 B43254C5127M000
120 35 × 25 0.56 B43254D5127M000
150 22 × 45 0.60 B43254A5157M000
150 25.4 × 40 0.62 B43254B5157M000
150 30 × 30 0.61 B43254C5157M000
150 35 × 25 0.62 B43254D5157M000
180 22 × 50 0.68 B43254A5187M000
180 25.4 × 40 0.68 B43254B5187M000
180 30 × 30 0.67 B43254C5187M000
180 35 × 25 0.68 B43254D5187M000
220 25.4 × 50 0.79 B43254A5227M000
220 30 × 35 0.78 B43254B5227M000
220 35 × 25 0.75 B43254C5227M000
270 30 × 40 0.90 B43254A5277M000
270 35 × 30 0.88 B43254B5277M000
330 30 × 45 1.04 B43254A5337M000
330 35 × 35 1.03 B43254B5337M000
390 30 × 50 1.18 B43254A5397M000
390 35 × 40 1.17 B43254B5397M000
470 35 × 45 1.34 B43254A5477M000
560 35 × 50 1.52 B43254A5567M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
VDC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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General
Also see “Important notes” on page 14.
1 Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a bi-polar structure. This is marked on the body of the
capacitor. A capacitor must not be mounted with reversed polarity. The application of an AC
or reverse voltage may cause a short circuit or damage the capacitor. Bi-polar capacitors
must not be used in AC applications, where the polarity may be reversed in the circuits or is
unknown.
2 The DC voltage applied to the capacitor terminal must not exceed its rated operating voltage,
as this will result in a rapid increase of the leakage current and may damage the capacitor. It
is recommended to operate the capacitor at 7080% of its rated voltage to optimize its serv-
ice life.
3 The ripple current applied to the capacitor must be within the permitted range. An excessive
ripple current leads to impaired electrical properties and may damage the capacitor. Note that
the sum of the peak values of the ripple voltage and the DC operating voltage must not ex-
ceed the rated DC voltage.
4 Capacitors must be used within their permitted range of operating temperature. Operation at
room temperature optimizes their service life.
5 Capacitors with case diameter 8 mm are equipped with a safety vent. In capacitors fitted
with a lead or soldering lug, the safety vent is usually located at the base of the case. It needs
sufficient space around it to operate optimally. The following dimensions are recommended:
for case diameter d = 8 to 16 mm, more than 2 mm; for d =18 to 35 mm, more than 3 mm;
and for d = 42 mm or more, more than 5 mm.
6 Capacitors should not be mounted with the safety vent face down on the board. Do not locate
any wire or copper trace near the safety vent. Do not reverse the voltage, as this may result
in excess pressure and the leakage of electrolyte.
7 Gas is released through the safety vent when the pressure inside the capacitor is too high. A
gaseous liquid around the safety vent does not indicate a leakage of electrolyte.
8 The capacitor should be stored under conditions of normal temperature and in a non-acid,
non-alkali environment of normal humidity. Exposure to high temperatures, for example un-
der direct sunlight, will reduce its operating life. If the capacitor is stored in an environment
containing acids or alkalis, the solderability of the leads may be affected.
9 The leakage current of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor may increase after a long period
of storage. After such storage, the capacitor must be aged by applying the rated operating
voltage for 68 hours before use.
10 Manual soldering:
a Soldering must be performed within the specified conditions.
Bit temperature: 350 °C; application time of soldering iron: 3 seconds.
b Ensure that the soldering iron does not touch any part of the capacitor body.
Cautions and warnings
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11 Do not apply excessive force to the leads and terminals. Do not move the capacitor after sol-
dering it onto the PC board and do not carry the PC board by gripping the capacitor. Observe
the following rules to prevent undue stress to the capacitor:
a Do not tilt or bend the capacitor after soldering.
b Ensure that the terminal spacing matches the corresponding hole spacing on the PC
board.
12 The aluminum case is not insulated from the cathode. Do not place a conductor under the
aluminum capacitors on the PC board as this may cause a short circuit. The case and top of
capacitors used in switched mode power supplies have a high-voltage-resistant heat shrink
sleeve to ensure safe usage.
13 The leads of capacitors with a case diameter exceeding 14 mm cannot be used for fixing.
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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 life-saving 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 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).
7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSSP, CTVS, DSSP, MiniBlue, MKK,
MLSC, MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseMod, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap,
SIMDAD, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, 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.