X and Y Capacitors
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EMI Capacitors on the AC Line
X capacitors are
across the line. If
they short-circuit, the
risk is fire.
X
Y Y
Y capacitors are
from line to chassis.
If they short-circuit,
the risk is a shock to
the user.
Because of the risks, X and Y capacitors are safety agency tested.
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Self-healing
Breakdown
• Metallized film capacitors occurs after
can repair themselves after a surge.
voltage spike. Thin
metallization
heats up and
melts.
Area around
breakdown is
isolated. No
short circuit!
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Self-healing
Breakdown
• Metallized film capacitors occurs after
can repair themselves after a surge.
voltage spike. Thin
metallization
• Ceramic caps cannot. Their heats up and
failure mode can be a short melts.
circuit, with risk of shock in Area around
the case of a Y capacitor. breakdown is
isolated. No
short circuit!
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X Capacitors
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
• Lower prices, smaller sizes.
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
• Lower prices, smaller sizes.
• Many values in “standard” leadspacings plus new smaller
alternates.
– 1µF in 27.5mm and new 22.5.
– 2.2 µF in 37.5mm and new 27.5.
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
• Lower prices, smaller sizes.
• Many values in “standard” leadspacings plus new smaller
alternates.
– 1µF in 27.5mm and new 22.5.
– 2.2 µF in 37.5mm and new 27.5.
• Max. C-value is 10µF for high power SMPS.
– Eliminates the need for 2 capacitors in parallel.
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
• Lower prices, smaller sizes.
• Many values in “standard” leadspacings plus new smaller
alternates.
– 1µF in 27.5mm and new 22.5.
– 2.2 µF in 37.5mm and new 27.5.
• Max. C-value is 10µF for high power SMPS.
– Eliminates the need for 2 capacitors in parallel.
• UL approval at 280VAC.
– Eases design-ins for 277VAC applications.
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X2 Capacitor PHE840M
Benefits for the designer
• Lower prices, smaller sizes.
• Many values in “standard” leadspacings plus new smaller
alternates.
– 1µF in 27.5mm and new 22.5.
– 2.2 µF in 37.5mm and new 27.5.
• Max. C-value is 10µF for high power SMPS.
– Eliminates the need for 2 capacitors in parallel.
• UL approval at 280VAC.
– Eases design-ins for 277VAC applications.
• Low loss polypropylene design for high frequency
applications. (Polyester caps can heat up too much.)
– High frequency motor drives, aircraft power (400Hz).
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A Product for Every Voltage
X caps for industrial applications
AC voltage Film Paper
275/280 PHE840M PME271M
300 PHE840E PME271E
330 PHE841
440/480 PHE844 PME278
600 & up PHE845 PME264
Use one capacitor of the correct voltage instead of
two low-voltage parts in series.
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Y Capacitors
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
Less expensive.
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
Less expensive.
Unstable over time and Stable.
temperature.
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
Less expensive.
Unstable over time and Stable.
temperature.
Pushes over (may require Boxed types do not push over.
additional insulation). (Lower total cost.)
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
Less expensive.
Unstable over time and Stable.
temperature.
Pushes over (may require Boxed types do not push over.
additional insulation). (Lower total cost.)
Maximum capacitance Available up to 1.0µF.
available is ~0.022µF. (Ideal for industrial apps.)
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Y Capacitor Comparison
Ceramic Metallized paper & film
Less expensive.
Unstable over time and Stable.
temperature.
Pushes over (may require Boxed types do not push over.
additional insulation). (Lower total cost.)
Maximum capacitance Available up to 1.0µF.
available is ~0.022µF. (Ideal for industrial apps.)
Failure mode tends Self healing. Failure mode is
toward short circuit. open circuit.
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New film Y cap PHE850
NEW! Alternative to ceramics
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New film Y cap PHE850
NEW! Alternative to ceramics
• Metallized, self-healing construction.
– Safer failure mode at near-ceramic prices.
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New film Y cap PHE850
NEW! Alternative to ceramics
• Metallized, self-healing construction.
– Safer failure mode at near-ceramic prices.
• Very wide C-value range: 0.001 – 1µF.
– Higher values excellent for industrial
applications.
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New film Y cap PHE850
NEW! Alternative to ceramics
• Metallized, self-healing construction.
– Safer failure mode at near-ceramic prices.
• Very wide C-value range: 0.001 – 1µF.
– Higher values excellent for industrial
applications.
• Small physical size.
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New film Y cap PHE850
NEW! Alternative to ceramics
• Metallized, self-healing construction.
– Safer failure mode at near-ceramic prices.
• Very wide C-value range: 0.001 – 1µF.
– Higher values excellent for industrial
applications.
• Small physical size.
• Does not push over.
– Can lower total cost to use.
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SMD Film Capacitors
Focusing the sales effort
for maximum results
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SMD Application Chart
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Solder Withstand is
a Critical Factor
• Economical Pb-free solders require higher soldering
temperatures. Also small parts heat more than large ones.
• More care is needed in choosing an SMD film cap. Cost
vs. higher allowed temperature.
• The catalog is a good general guideline of the worst case,
but some sizes handle more heat than others.
If unsure get the customer’s solder profile.
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Comparing Naked
and Encapsulated
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Delamination in Naked
Stacked SMD Capacitors
Naked stacked
construction
Potential
delamination of
stack with heat
and moisture.
More a potential
problem in large
sizes.
“In case of high humidity storage and short cycle reflow soldering profiles, it is
recommended that the capacitors be pre-conditioned in an 85ºC oven for a minimum
of 12 hours prior to reflow soldering to minimize any effects caused by the rapid
vaporization of the moisture.”
Source: ITW Paktron Film Capacitor Catalog
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Wound & Encapsulated
Capacitors Do Not Delaminate
Naked stacked
construction
Potential
delamination of
stack with heat
and moisture.
More a potential
problem in large
sizes.
Wound
construction
Winding holds
itself together.
No delamination.
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SMD Film Technologies
Naked stacked Encapsulated
(Arco LDE, LDB) (MMC, GMC, SMC)
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SMD Film Technologies
Naked stacked Encapsulated
(Arco LDE, LDB) (MMC, GMC, SMC)
• Good solder withstand.
• Acceptable environmental
performance in many
applications.
• Smaller physical size, especially
in low voltages.
• Potentially lower cost in small
sizes.
• Potential delamination in larger
sizes.
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SMD Film Technologies
Naked stacked Encapsulated
(Arco LDE, LDB) (MMC, GMC, SMC)
• Good solder withstand. • Better solder withstand.
• Acceptable environmental • Better environmental
performance in many performance, resistance to
applications. moisture / chemicals.
• Smaller physical size, especially
in low voltages. • Larger physical size.
(Vertical mounting can help!)
• Potentially lower cost in small
sizes. • Potentially higher cost in small
• Potential delamination in larger sizes.
sizes. • Will not delaminate.
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A Focused Sales Effort
Will Yield Results!
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Film SMD will be used when...
• Stable properties are needed and the
C-value is too large for NPO ceramic.
• The films are the last leaded parts on the
board. (Otherwise a leaded film will do.)
• Thermal expansion stress is damaging large
ceramics.
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There is a place for naked
and encapsulated:
Encapsulated:
• For higher soldering temperatures.
• For better environmental stability.
• Higher C-values / voltages.
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There is a place for naked
and encapsulated:
Encapsulated:
• For higher soldering temperatures.
• For better environmental stability.
• Higher C-values / voltages.
Naked:
• Low voltage / small C-values.
• Moderate soldering conditions.
• Few environmental concerns.
• Where small size is paramount.
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Vertical mounting of
encapsulated parts.
Series GMC
1.0µF / 100V
Size 6560, footprint 16.5 x 15
247mm2
Vertical mounting
Size 6528, footprint 16.5 x 7
116mm2
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New products enhance
our SMD offering.
• Series GPC for pulse applications.
dV/dt values up to 2200 V/µS.
• Series SPC – like GPC but better at high
frequencies.
• Series SMP253, safety agency approved Y2
capacitor.
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Key Selling Points
(Why Kemet SMD Film?)
• Broad product range:
• Choose from multiple dielectrics.
• Naked or encapsulated.
• SMD pulse/AC capacitors GPC and SPC.
• SMD Y capacitor SMP253.
• Superior solder withstand.
• Superior environmental protection.
• No thermal expansion stress problem.
• Vertical mounting option saves footprint.
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