Polypropylene Pulse/High Frequency Capacitors
A72, Polypropylene Film/Foil, Axial
Overview
The A72 Series is constructed of polypropylene film and
metal foil or metallized film and metal foil with axial leads
of tinned wire. The axial leads are electrically welded to
the metal layer on the ends of the capacitor winding. The
capacitor is encapsulated in a polyester tape wrapping case
with thermosetting resin material. Two different winding
constructions are used depending on voltage parameters.
Please see the Performance Characteristics for more
information.
Applications
Typical applications include resonant circuit, high frequency
medium to heigh current, silicon-controlled rectifier
(SCR and IGBT) as well as applications with high voltage
and medium to high current.
Not suitable for across-the-line application
(see Suppressor Capacitors).
Benefits
• Voltage range: 100 – 2,000 VDC
• Capacitance range: 47 pF – 0.33 µF
• Diameter: 5 – 22.5 mm
• Length: 11 – 33 mm
• Capacitance tolerance: ±5%, ±10%, ±20%
• Climatic category: 55/105/56 IEC 60068–1
• Operating temperature range of −55°C to +105°C
• RoHS compliance and lead-free terminations
• Tape & Reel packaging in accordance with IEC 60286–1
• Self-healing
Part Number System
A72
Series
Polypropylene
Film/Foil
E
Rated Voltage
(VDC)
E = 100
I = 250
M = 400
P = 630
Q = 1000
S = 1500
U = 2000
F
Length (mm)
F = 11
H= 14
K = 20.5
Q = 28
T = 33
1470
Capacitance
Code (pF)
The last three
digits represent
significant figures.
The first digit
specifies the total
number of zeros
to be added.
AA
Packaging
See Ordering
Options Table
00
Internal Use
00, 02 (Standard)
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Built Into Tomorrow
© KEMET Electronics Corporation • KEMET Tower • One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA • 954-766-2800 • www.kemet.com
F3039_A72_AXIAL • 9/28/2021
1
Film Capacitors – Polypropylene Pulse/High Frequency Capacitors
A72, Polypropylene Film/Foil, Axial
Ordering Options Table
Type of Leads and Packaging
Bulk (Bag) – Short Leads
Tape & Reel (Standard Reel Ø 355 mm)
Lead Length
(mm)
40±5
≥ 20
Lead and
Packaging
Code
AA
26
Dimensions – Millimeters
FRONT VIEW
LL
L
d
LL
SIDE VIEW
D
D
Nominal
5.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.5
8.5
8.5
9.0
9.0
9.5
9.5
10.0
Tolerance
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Nominal
11.0
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
20.5
28.0
16.5
20.5
28.0
16.5
28.0
20.5
28.0
28.0
L
Tolerance
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Nominal
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
d
Tolerance
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
Nominal
11.0
11.0
11.5
12.5
13.0
13.5
13.5
14.0
16.0
16.5
18.0
19.0
19.5
20.0
22.5
D
Tolerance
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Nominal
20.5
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
L
Tolerance
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Nominal
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
d
Tolerance
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
Note: See Ordering Options Table for lead length (LL / I) options.
Note: See Ordering Options Table for lead length (LL / I) options.
© KEMET Electronics Corporation • KEMET Tower • One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA • 954-766-2800 • www.kemet.com
F3039_A72_AXIAL • 9/28/2021
2
Film Capacitors – Polypropylene Pulse/High Frequency Capacitors
A72, Polypropylene Film/Foil, Axial
Performance Characteristics
Dielectric
Plates
Winding
Leads
Protection
Related Documents
Sections
Voltage Range (VDC)
Voltage Range (VAC)
Capacitance Range (µF)
Capacitance Values
Capacitance Tolerance
Operating temperature Range
Maximum Self-heating
Rated Temperature T
R
Voltage Derating
Climatic Category
100
63
0.0047 – 0.01
Polypropylene film
Metal foil for 1 section, metal foil + metallized film for 2 sections
Non-inductive type
Tinned wire
Plastic case, thermosetting resin filled. Box material is solvent resistant and flame retardant according to
UL94.
IEC 60384–13
1
250
125
400
160
630
300
0.015 – 0.33
2
1,000
400
0.0033 – 0.1
1,500
450
0.0022 – 0.068
2,000
500
0.001 – 0.047
0.0022 – 0.015 0.000047 – 0.01
E6 series (IEC 60063) measured at 1 kHz and +20 ±1°C
±5%, ±10%, ±20%
−55°C to +105°C
10°C at Rated Temperature
+85°C
Above +85°C DC and AC voltage derating is 1.25%/°C
55/105/56 IEC 60068–1
100
90
80
70
50
40
30
20
10
0
−40
60
Maximum Humidity in Storage Condition
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Maximum Overtemperature
∆T
lim
vs T
h
Relative Humidity (%)
30 Days
Annual Average
−20
0
Temperature (°C)
20
40
60
80
∆T
lim
(°C)
T
h
is the maximum ambient temperature surrounding the capacitor or hottest contact point (e.g. tracks), whichever is higher, in the worst operation
conditions in °C.
© KEMET Electronics Corporation • KEMET Tower • One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA • 954-766-2800 • www.kemet.com
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
Temperature T
h
(°C)
F3039_A72_AXIAL • 9/28/2021
3
Film Capacitors – Polypropylene Pulse/High Frequency Capacitors
A72, Polypropylene Film/Foil, Axial
Performance Characteristics cont.
Storage time: ≤ 24 months from the date marked on the package label
Average relative humidity per year ≤ 70%
Storage Conditions
RH ≤ 85% for 30 days randomly distributed throughout the year
Dew is absent
Temperature: −40 to 80°C (see "Maximum Humidity in Storage Conditions" graph below)
Test Voltage
Capacitance Drift
Maximum Pulse Steepness
Temperature Coefficient
Self Inductance
(Lead Length ~ 2 mm)
2 x V
R
VDC for 2 seconds (between terminations) at +25°C ±5°C
Maximum 0.5% after a 2 year storage period at a temperature of +10°C to +40°C and a relative humidity of 40%
to 60%
dV/dt according to Table 1. For working voltages lower than rated voltage (V < V
R
), the specified dV/dt
can be multiplied by the factor V
R
/V.
−(150 ±70) ppm/°C at 1 kHz
Maximum 1 nH per 1 mm lead and capacitor length.
Maximum Values at 25°C ±5°C
Dissipation Factor tanδ
Frequency
10 kHz
100 kHz
C ≤ 0.1 µF
0.05%
0.10%
Measured at +25°C, 100 VDC 60 seconds
Insulation Resistance
Minimum Values Between Terminals
All Capacitance Values
≥ 100,000 MΩ ( ≥ 500,000 MΩ )*
* Typical value
C ≥ 0.1 µF
0.05%
–
© KEMET Electronics Corporation • KEMET Tower • One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA • 954-766-2800 • www.kemet.com
F3039_A72_AXIAL • 9/28/2021
4
Film Capacitors – Polypropylene Pulse/High Frequency Capacitors
A72, Polypropylene Film/Foil, Axial
Maximum Voltage (V
rms
) vs. Frequency (Sinusoidal Waveform/Th ≤ +40°C)
250 Vdc / 125 Vac
1,000
400 Vdc / 160 Vac
1,000
100
100
Voltage (V
rms
)
Voltage (V
rms
)
10
4700 pF
0.015 µF
2200 pF
0.01 µF
10
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
630 Vdc / 300 Vac
1,000
1,000
1000 Vdc / 400 Vac
100
100
Voltage (V
rms
)
Voltage (V
rms
)
10
0.022 µF
0.1 µF
0.33 µF
0.01 µF
0.047 µF
0.1 µF
10
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
1500 Vdc / 450 Vac
1,000
1,000
2000 Vdc / 500 Vac
100
100
Voltage (V
rms
)
10
Voltage (V
rms
)
4700 pF
0.015 µF
0.047 µF
3300 pF
0.01 µF
0.047 µF
10
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
1
0.1
1
10
Frequency (kHz)
100
1000
© KEMET Electronics Corporation • KEMET Tower • One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA • 954-766-2800 • www.kemet.com
F3039_A72_AXIAL • 9/28/2021
5