MKT 370
DC Film Capacitors
MKT Radial Potted Type
Vishay BCcomponents
Maximum allowed component temperature rise (ΔT)
as a function of the ambient temperature (Tamb) for voltage 63 V
Maximum allowed component temperature rise (ΔT)
as a function of the ambient temperature (Tamb) for voltages > 63 V
16
12
8
16
12
8
4
0
4
0
- 60
- 20
20
60
100
amb (°C)
- 60
- 20
20
60
100
Tamb (°C)
T
HEAT CONDUCTIVITY (G) AS A FUNCTION OF (ORIGINAL) PITCH AND CAPACITOR BODY THICKNESS IN mW/°C
HEAT CONDUCTIVITY (mW/°C)
Wmax.
(mm)
2.5
PITCH 5 mm
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.5
3.5
4.5
6.0
POWER DISSIPATION AND MAXIMUM COMPONENT TEMPERATURE RISE
The power dissipation must be limited in order not to exceed the maximum allowed component temperature rise as a function of
the free ambient temperature.
The power dissipation can be calculated according type detail specification “HQN-384-01/101: Technical Information Film
Capacitors”.
The component temperature rise (ΔT) can be measured (see section “Measuring the component temperature” for more details)
or calculated by ΔT = P/G:
• ΔT = Component temperature rise (°C)
• P = Power dissipation of the component (mW)
• G = Heat conductivity of the component (mW/°C)
MEASURING THE COMPONENT TEMPERATURE
A thermocouple must be attached to the capacitor body as in:
Thermocouple
The temperature is measured in unloaded (Tamb) and maximum loaded condition (TC).
The temperature rise is given by ΔT = TC - Tamb
.
To avoid radiation or convection, the capacitor should be tested in a wind-free box.
Document Number: 28108
Revision: 04-Aug-09
For technical questions, contact: dc-film@vishay.com
www.vishay.com
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