AC Line EMI Suppression and RC Networks
PME271Y Series Metallized Impregnated Paper,
Class Y2, 250 VAC
Overview
Applications
The PME271Y Series is constructed of multilayer metallized
paper encapsulated and impregnated in self-extinguishing
material meeting the requirements of UL 94 V–0.
Typical applications include worldwide use as electromagnetic
interference suppressor in all Y2 applications, line-to-earth.
Benefits
• Approvals: ENEC, UL, CSA, CQC
• Rated voltage: 250 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Capacitance range: 0.001 – 0.1 µF
• Lead spacing: 10.2 – 25.4 mm
• Capacitance tolerance: ±20%
• Excellent self-healing properties
ensure long life even when subjected
to frequent over-voltages
• Good resistance to ionization due to
impregnated dielectric
• Climatic category: 40/100/56/B, IEC 60068–1
• Tape and reel packaging in accordance with IEC 60286–2
• RoHS Compliant and lead-free terminations
• Operating temperature range of -40˚C to +100˚C
• 100% screening factory test at 3,000 VDC
• Highest possible safety regarding active and passive
flammability
• High dV/dt capability
• Impregnated paper ensures excellent
stability and reliability properties,
particularly in applications with
continuous operation
Legacy Part Number System
PME271
Series
Y
410
M
R30
Capacitance
Tolerance
Lead and
Packaging Code
Rated Voltage (VAC)
Y = 250
Capacitance Code (pF)
Y2, Metallized Paper
Digits 2 – 4(3) indicates the first three
digits of the capacitance value. First digit
indicates the total number of digits in the
capacitance value.
M = ±20%
See Ordering
Options Table
New KEMET Part Number System
P
271
H
E
102
M
250
A
Capacitor
Class
Capacitance
Tolerance
Rated Voltage
(VAC)
Lead and
Packaging Code
Series
Lead Spacing (mm)
Size Code
Capacitance Code (pF)
P = Paper
Y2, Metallized
Paper
H = 10.2
Q = 15.2
C = 20.3
E = 25.4
See Dimension First two digits indicate the
M = ±20%
250 = 250
See Ordering
Options Table
Table
two most significant digits
of the capacitance value in
picofarads. The third digit
is the number of following
zeros.
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