Overview: This document is a technical catalog for Radial Lead Type Monolithic
Ceramic Capacitors, specifically the C49E series, dated March 12, 2014. It includes specifications, part numbering, and compliance information, particularly focusing on EU RoHS compliance.
Key Sections:
- Part Numbering: Details the structure of part numbers, including product ID, series, terminal, capacitance, tolerance, temperature characteristics, and rated voltage.
- Series Specifications: Includes RCE, RHE, and RDE series, each with specific temperature and voltage ratings. The RCE series is suitable for automotive use up to 125°C, while the RHE series can handle up to 150°C.
- Temperature Characteristics: Discusses different types such as C0G/U2J, X7R/X7S, and X8G/X8L, with their respective temperature ranges and capacitance change coefficients.
- Specifications and Test Methods: Provides detailed testing procedures and standards for each series.
- Marking and Packaging: Explains the marking codes for capacitance, voltage, and temperature characteristics, along with packaging options like ammo pack and bulk.
- Compliance and Caution: Emphasizes the importance of adhering to specified ratings and cautions to prevent damage such as smoking or burning. It also highlights the need for approval of product specifications before ordering.
Critical Information:
- EU RoHS Compliance: All products comply with the European Directive 2011/65/EU, restricting hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
- Temperature and Voltage Ratings: Specific ratings are provided for different series, crucial for selecting the appropriate capacitor for specific applications.
- Handling and Storage: Detailed cautions are provided to ensure safe handling, storage, and operation of the capacitors.
Specifications: The capacitors listed are primarily of the C0G and U2J types, with rated voltages ranging from 50Vdc to 1000Vdc. Capacitance values vary from 1.0pF to 94000pF, with tolerances typically at ±5%. Dimensions are provided in millimeters, with lengths and widths ranging from 3.6×3.5mm to 7.7×13.0mm, and thicknesses from 2.5mm to 4.0mm.
Procedures and Recommendations: The document advises reading the ratings and cautions related to storage, operating conditions, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent issues such as smoking or burning. It emphasizes the importance of approving product specifications before ordering.
Lead Style and Packaging: The capacitors are available in different lead styles and packaging options, including bulk and ammo pack. The lead style codes and packaging codes are specified for each part number.
Key Notes: The catalog contains typical specifications, and it is crucial to approve the product specifications or transact the approval sheet before ordering. The document also includes a cautionary note to prevent potential hazards during usage.
Test Methods: The document specifies several test methods to assess capacitor performance, including:
- Operational Life: Capacitors are tested at 125±3°C for 1,000±12 hours. Post-test measurements are taken after a 24-hour rest at room conditions.
- Biased Humidity: Capacitors are exposed to 85±3°C and 80-85% humidity for 1,000±12 hours, followed by a 24-hour rest period.
- Moisture Resistance: Involves 10 cycles of heat and humidity treatment, with post-test measurements after a 24-hour rest.
- Temperature Cycling: Capacitors undergo 1,000 cycles of temperature changes, with specific time and temperature settings.
- High Temperature Exposure: Capacitors are stored at 150±3°C for 1,000±12 hours, followed by a 24-hour rest.
Key Parameters: The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining appearance without defects, capacitance change within specified limits, and insulation resistance (I.R.) values. It also provides guidelines for solderability and ESD testing.
Recommendations: Users are advised to read the ratings and cautions for storage, operating conditions, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent damage. Approval of product specifications is recommended before ordering.
Temperature Compensating Type Specifications:- Capacitance Temperature Characteristics: Capacitance change is measured after 5 minutes at each specified temperature step. The temperature coefficient is determined using the capacitance measured in step 3 as a reference. Capacitance drift should be within ±0.2% or ±0.05pF.
- Terminal Strength: Tensile and bending strength tests are conducted to ensure terminations are not broken or loosened.
High Dielectric Constant Type Specifications:- Operational Life: Capacitors are tested at high temperatures and voltages for extended periods to assess durability. Capacitance change should be within ±12.5%.
- Biased Humidity: Tests are conducted at high humidity and temperature to evaluate performance under moisture exposure. Capacitance change should be within ±12.5%.
General Test Methods:- Thermal Shock: Capacitors undergo rapid temperature changes to test resilience. Capacitance change should be within ±5% or ±0.5pF.
- Resistance to Soldering Heat: Capacitors are exposed to high temperatures to test soldering heat resistance. Capacitance change should be within ±2.5% or ±0.25pF.
- Vibration and Mechanical Shock: Tests simulate mechanical stresses to ensure structural integrity. Capacitance should remain within specified tolerance.
- Resistance to Solvents: Capacitors are exposed to various solvents to test chemical resistance. No defects should be observed.
Additional Notes:- All tests are conducted under specified room conditions: Temperature 15 to 35°C, Relative humidity 45 to 75%, and Atmospheric pressure 86 to 106kPa.
- It is crucial to read the ratings and cautions for storage, operating, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent damage.
RHE Series Overview: The document provides specifications for the RHE Series Radial Lead Type Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors, designed for automotive applications with a maximum operating temperature of 150°C. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to specified ratings and cautions to prevent damage such as smoking or burning.
Key Features:- Small size with large capacitance.
- Low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL), suitable for high-frequency applications.
- Maximum temperature capability of 150°C, with a cumulative time limit of 2000 hours at this temperature.
- Compliance with AEC-Q200 and ISO7637-2 surge test requirements.
- Lead-Free (LF) and Halogen-Free (HF) compliant.
- Flow soldering and welding are available, but re-flow soldering is not.
- Copper wire can be used in the welding process upon request.
Specifications:- Rated Voltage: DC50V to DC100V.
- Temperature Characteristics: X8G and X8L.
- Capacitance Tolerance: ±5% for X8G and ±10% for X8L.
- Dimensions and lead style codes are provided for various configurations.
Marking and Identification: Capacitors are marked with a three-figure code indicating nominal capacitance, tolerance, and rated voltage. Specific codes are used for temperature characteristics and voltage ratings.
Dimensions and Lead Styles: Detailed dimensions are provided for different lead style codes, including A2, K1, DB, and M1, with specific measurements for length, width, thickness, and lead space.
Part Numbering: The document includes a comprehensive list of part numbers, each specifying temperature characteristics, rated voltage, capacitance, dimensions, and lead style codes for both bulk and taping packaging options.
Recommendations: Users are advised to approve product specifications or transact approval sheets before ordering to ensure compliance with specific application requirements.
X8L Series Overview: This document is a technical catalog for Murata's X8L series of monolithic ceramic capacitors, detailing specifications, test methods, and application guidelines. It includes information on various capacitor models, their electrical characteristics, and testing procedures.
Specifications: The capacitors are rated for voltages of 50Vdc and 100Vdc with capacitance values ranging from 220pF to 0.22µF. They have a tolerance of ±10% and are available in different dimensions and lead styles. The document emphasizes the importance of approving product specifications before ordering.
Test Methods: The document outlines several test methods to ensure capacitor reliability, including:
- Operational Life: Capacitors are tested at 150% of rated voltage for 1,000 hours at 150°C.
- Biased Humidity: Tested at 85°C and 80-85% humidity for 1,000 hours.
- Moisture Resistance: Subjected to 24-hour cycles of varying temperature and humidity.
- Temperature Cycling: Exposed to cycles between -55°C and 150°C.
- High Temperature Exposure: Stored at 150°C for 1,000 hours.
- Solderability and Resistance to Soldering Heat: Evaluated by dipping in solder and assessing coating uniformity.
- Mechanical Shock and Vibration: Tested for durability under mechanical stress.
Applications: These capacitors are intended for general electronic equipment but are not recommended for automotive powertrain or safety equipment. They feature small size, large capacitance, and low ESR characteristics suitable for high-frequency applications.
Important Notes: Users are advised to read the ratings and cautions regarding storage, operation, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent damage such as smoking or burning. The catalog provides typical specifications, and users must approve product specifications before ordering.
Temperature Compensating Types Overview: This document is a technical catalog for capacitors, detailing specifications, part numbers, and characteristics. It includes information on temperature compensating types, specifically C0G and U2J characteristics, and provides a comprehensive list of part numbers with their respective specifications.
Specifications: The catalog lists capacitors with various rated voltages (e.g., 50Vdc, 100Vdc, 250Vdc) and capacitance values ranging from 1.0pF to 22000pF. Each part number is associated with specific dimensions (LxW in mm), lead space, and lead style codes. The capacitance tolerance is typically ±0.25pF or ±5%.
Temperature Characteristics: The document categorizes capacitors based on temperature characteristics, such as C0G and U2J, which are marked with specific codes. These characteristics influence the capacitor's performance under varying temperature conditions.
Marking and Identification: Capacitors are marked with codes indicating their nominal capacitance, tolerance, and rated voltage. The document provides examples of these markings for clarity.
Recommendations: Users are advised to read the ratings and cautions related to storage, operating conditions, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent issues like smoking or burning. It is recommended to approve product specifications before ordering.
Data Tables: The document includes extensive tables listing part numbers, their temperature characteristics, rated voltage, capacitance, dimensions, and lead styles. These tables serve as a quick reference for selecting the appropriate capacitor based on specific requirements.
General Capacitor Overview: This document is a catalog of capacitors with various specifications, including temperature characteristics, rated voltage, capacitance, dimensions, lead space, and lead style codes. It emphasizes the importance of reading the ratings and cautions for storage, operating, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent hazards such as smoking or burning.
Specifications: The catalog provides typical specifications for capacitors, which include:
- Part Number: Unique identifier for each capacitor.
- Temperature Characteristics: Denoted by codes such as U2J and X7R/X7S, indicating the dielectric material and its properties.
- Rated Voltage: Ranges from 25Vdc to 1000Vdc, indicating the maximum voltage the capacitor can handle.
- Capacitance: Values range from 10pF to 94000pF, with a tolerance of ±5% or ±10%.
- Dimensions: Provided in LxW (mm) and T (mm), indicating the size of the capacitor.
- Lead Space: The distance between the leads, typically 5.0mm or 2.5mm.
- Lead Style Code: Codes such as K1, M1, P1, S1, B1, and E1, indicating the style and packaging of the leads.
Procedures and Recommendations: The document advises users to approve product specifications or transact the approval sheet before ordering. It also highlights the importance of adhering to the specified ratings and cautions to ensure safe and optimal use of the capacitors.
Data Summary: The document includes extensive tables listing various capacitors with their respective specifications. Key data points include part numbers, temperature characteristics, rated voltage, capacitance, dimensions, lead space, and lead style codes. The tables are organized to facilitate easy comparison and selection based on specific requirements.
RDE Series Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and test methods for the RDE Series of radial lead type monolithic ceramic capacitors, focusing on large capacitance and high allowable ripple current for general use, particularly in DC250V-DC630V applications.
Specifications: The capacitors are characterized by their high dielectric constant type and temperature compensating type. They are available in various capacitance values, rated voltages, and dimensions. The document specifies the temperature range, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and capacitance change under different conditions.
Test Methods: The document outlines various test methods including dielectric strength, insulation resistance, capacitance change, and resistance to soldering heat. It specifies the conditions under which these tests should be conducted, such as temperature, voltage, and humidity levels.
Features: The RDE Series capacitors offer higher capacitance with DC-Bias, meet lead-free and halogen-free standards, allow higher ripple current, and reduce acoustic noise significantly compared to other types.
Applications: These capacitors are suitable for use as DC smoothing capacitors in LED bulbs, PFC capacitors for general use SMPS, and as replacements for Al-E capacitors in long-life equipment.
Important Notes: Users are advised to read the ratings and cautions regarding storage, operating conditions, soldering, mounting, and handling to prevent issues such as smoking or burning. The catalog provides typical specifications, and users should approve product specifications before ordering.
Specifications Overview:
The document provides detailed specifications for a range of capacitors, including dimensions, lead style codes, DC rated voltage, temperature characteristics, and capacitance tolerance. Capacitors are marked with specific codes indicating their characteristics and ratings.
Dimensions and Lead Style:
Capacitors are categorized by dimensions (LxW, T, F) and lead style codes (K1, M1, B1, E1). The document lists various part numbers with corresponding specifications such as capacitance, voltage, and tolerance.
Temperature and Voltage Characteristics:
Capacitors exhibit specific temperature characteristics (X7T) and are rated for voltages of 250V, 450V, and 630V. The document includes tables showing capacitance changes with temperature and DC voltage.
Test Methods and Specifications:
Several tests are outlined to ensure capacitor reliability, including vibration resistance, terminal strength, capacitance temperature characteristics, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and solderability. Each test has specific conditions and acceptance criteria.
Performance Data:
Graphs illustrate capacitance changes over temperature, DC voltage, and time (aging). Impedance-frequency characteristics are also provided for different capacitance values.
Packaging Information:
Capacitors are available in bulk or tape carrier packaging, with minimum quantities specified for each type.
Important Notes:
The document emphasizes the importance of reading ratings and cautions related to storage, operating conditions, and handling to prevent damage. It also notes that the catalog contains typical specifications, and approval of product specifications is required before ordering.