ET
Vishay ESTA
DC Filter Capacitors
RIPPLE
The sum of the peak ripple voltage and the DC voltage
should not exceed the rated voltage. Refer to graph fig.1 for
permissible peak-to-peak ripple voltage as a percentage of
rated voltage for various frequencies.
30
20
10
%
R
I
L
0
10
100
Fig. 1
1000
10 000
Hz
POWER FACTOR
The power factor is variable, and is a function of temperature
and frequency see fig. 2. Nominal value < 0.5 % at 20 °C
TYPE ET
These capacitors are manufactured using a mixed dielectric
material that consists of polyester/polypropylene film and
capacitor tissue. They are impregnated and filled with a
mineral oil. The container is a Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper
tube sealed at both ends with resin assuring hermetic
sealing. The capacitors are terminated with M5 *12 mm
studs or tinned copper wire.
at 20 °C
Power Factor
vs.
Temperature
2 %
1 kHz
1 %
50 Hz
Note
0 %
65 80
- 20
0
40
•
The impregnant used is a non toxic highly refined, purified and
inhibited mineral oil.
Fig. 2
DIELECTRIC RESISTANCE
APPLICATIONS
The ET range is specifically designed for high voltage filters
and can be successfully used in the following
(Parallel resistance) is indicated by the graph of insulance
(MΩ x μF) vs temperature fig. 3. The insulance (MÉ1 x μF) is
nominally 10 000 s at + 20 °C. (Measurements taken after
1 minute with an applied voltage of 500 V)
applications:
• By-pass
105
• Coupling
104
• Filter applications
• X-ray power supplies
• Electrostatic air deaners
103
Insulance vs. Temperature
Typical Values
102
- 40
0
40
80
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Fig. 3
Temperature range is - 55 °C to + 85 °C. Derating is
required for operation at higher temperatures.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
ET type capacitors are designed for a life exceptancy of
5000 h at 65 °C. To achieve the same life expectancy at
85 °C derate to 60 % of rated voltage fig. 4.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
Capacitance will increase by 2 % per 100 °C temperature
rise.
105
CAPACITANCE RANGE
0.0005 μF to 2 μF. The tolerance is 10 %. ꢀther tolerances
are available on request. Nominal values measured at 1 kHz.
104
103
102
VOLTAGE RANGE
1000 VDC to 70 000 VDC
50
150 °C
Rated Voltage
100
Fig. 4
Document Number: 13014
Revision: 11-Aug-10
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