RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100E Series Porcelain High RF Power Multilayer Capacitors
FEATURES
• Case E Size (.380” x .380”)
• Capacitance Range 1pF to 5100pF
• Extended WVDC up to 7200 VDC
• Low ESR/ESL
• High Q
• High RF Power
• Ultra-Stable Performance
• High RF Current/Voltage
• Available with Encapsulation Option*
* For leaded styles only
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PACKAGING OPTIONS
KYOCERA AVX, the industry leader, offers new improved
ESR/ESL performance for the 100 E Series RF Capacitors.
This high Q multilayer capacitor is ultra-stable under
high RF current and voltage applications. High density
porcelain construction provides a rugged, hermetic
package. KYOCERA AVX offers an encapsulation option for
applications requiring extended protection agains arc-over
and corona.
Tray
Tape & Reel
(96 pcs)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
Temperature
90 ± 30 PPM/ºC
Coefficient (TCC)
• Bypass
• Coupling
• Tuning
• Impedance Matching
• DC Blocking
1 pF to 5100 pF
Capacitance Range
-55ºC to +125ºC*
Operating Temperature
Greater than 10,000
(1 pF to 1000 pF) @ 1 MHz.
Greater than 10,000
CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS
• HF/RF Power Amplifiers
• Transmitters
• Antenna Tuning
Quality Factor
• Plasma Chambers
• Medical (MRI coils)
(1100 pF to 5100 pF) @ 1 KHz.
1 pF to 5100 pF
Insulation Resistance
(IR)
105 Megohms min. @ 25ºC at 500 VDC
104 Megohms min. @ 125ºC at 500 VDC
See Capacitance Values table
Working Voltage (WVDC)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
250% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 500
volts DC or less for 5 seconds. 150% of
WVDC for capacitors rated at 1250 volts
DC or less for 5 seconds. 120% of WVDC
for capacitors rated above 1250 Volts DC
for 5 seconds
Mil-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Thermal Shock
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
Mil-STD-202, Method 106
Moisture Resistance
Mil-STD-202, Method 103, condition A,
with 1.5 VDC applied while subjected to
an environment of 85ºC with 85% relative
humidity for 240 hours
Low Voltage
Humidity
None
Aging Effects
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at
125°C. Voltage applied. 200% of WVDC for
capacitors rated at 500 volts DC or less.
120% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 1250
volts DC or less. 100% of WVDC for capacitors
rated above 1250 volts DC
None
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
± (0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater
Life Test
Less than ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF),
whichever is greater.
Retrace
Available in various surface mount and leaded
Termination Styles
Terminal Strength
styles. See Mechanical Configurations
Terminations for chips and pellets withstand
a pull of 10 lbs. min., 25 lbs. typical, for 5
seconds in direction perpendicular to the
termination surface of the capacitor.
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available
online at www.kyocera-avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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