S Series Gap-Kap
Vishay BCcomponents
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Ceramic Singlelayer DC Disc Capacitors
(Straight Leads) Gap-Kap, 1 kVDC to 3 kVDC
FEATURES
• High reliability
• Straight leads
• Material categorization:
For definitions of compliance please see
www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• Monitors
• Color TV
DESIGN
The capacitors consist of a ceramic disc both sides of which
are silver-plated. Connection leads are made of tinned
copper having a diameter of 0.8 mm.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
2
The capacitors are supplied with straight leads and lead
spacings from 5.0 mm to 10.0 mm. Encapsulation is
phenolic resin coated, flammable resistant in accordance
with “UL 94 V-0”.
Ceramic Class
Ceramic Dielectric
Z5P, Z5U
1500
Voltage (VAC
)
1000
3000
Min. Capacitance (pF)
Max. Capacitance (pF)
Mounting
0.75
CAPACITANCE RANGE
At 1 kHz, 1 VRMS 0.2 VRMS; 0.75 pF to 22 000 pF
22 000
Radial
RATED DC VOLTAGE
1 kV; 1.5 kV; 3 kV
INTRODUCTION
Vishay BCcomponents Gap-Kap capacitors provide a safe
reliable discharge path for stray transient overvoltages and
static voltage build-up. Combination of capacitor-spark-gap
construction allows the circuit designer to specify lower
voltage components and consequently lower cost, with
assurance that overvoltage conditions will be prevented.
INSULATION RESISTANCE AT 500 VDC
10 000 M min.
TOLERANCE ON CAPACITANCE
10 %; 20 %
The Gap-Kap capacitor is ideally suited for many industrial
commercial equipment applications. A typical application in
color TV monitors utilizes a minimum capacitance Gap-Kap
which is inserted between the grid lead and chassis ground.
This protects the components of control circuitry by
providing a low impedance path to ground for transient
voltages of 1500 V and above.
DISSIPATION FACTOR
At 1 kHz, 1 VRMS 0.2 VRMS; 2.5 % max.
MARKING
Marking indicates capacitance value and tolerance in
accordance with “EIA 198” and voltage marks.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
- 30 °C to + 85 °C
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS
EIA code Z5P or Z5U
SECTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Class 2, IEC 60384-9, EIA 198
Note
•
The capacitors meet the essential requirements of IEC 60384-9 and EIA 198.
Unless stated otherwise all electrical values apply at an ambient temperature of 25 C 3 C, at normal atmospheric conditions.
Revision: 19-Aug-13
Document Number: 28521
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