Key Features
- Miniature configuration
- Low ESR
- Excellent ripple capability
- High resonant frequency
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Miniature Polycarbonate Film Capacitor
The type 5MC is a new miniature polycarbonate film capacitor that is designed specifically for switch-mode power converters. It is the first of a series developed by Electronic Concepts for switch-mode applications that offers a miniature configuration to conserve printed circuit board space, with low ESR, excellent ripple capacity, and high resonant frequency.
Additional Information
Capacitance Range
- 1.0µF to 50.0µF
Capacitance Tolerance
- M=±20%, K=±10%, J=±5%.
- Closer tolerances available on request.
Operating Temperature Range
- -55°C to +125°C
Enclosure/ Construction
- Mylar tape outer wrap with specially formulated, conductive epoxy end fill to maximize heat exchange.
Voltage Rating
- DC working voltage ratings at +85°C, 50VDC, 75VDC and 100 VDC.
- Voltage derating of 1.25% per degree C is necessary to +125°C.
Quality Control
- Capacitors are tested 100% for:
- Capacitance
- Tolerance
- Dissipation Factor
- Dielectric withstanding Voltage
- Insulation Resistance
- Equivalent Series Resistance
*Process and inspection data are maintained on file and available on special request.
Environmental
| Parameter | Method | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration | 204 | D |
| Shock | 213 | I |
| Humidity | 103 | B |
| Thermal Shock | 107 | A |
| Life | 108 | F |
| Reference MIL-STD 202 | ||
| CAPACITANCE IN MFD | AXIAL LEADS 5MC22 | LOW PROFILE 5MC26 | HIGH PROFILE 5MC27 | COAXIAL LEADS 5MC28 - 5MC29 | ||||||||||
| T | W | L | LEADS AWG | H | T | L | T | H | L | T | W | L | ||
| 50 VDC | 1 | 0.250 | 0.343 | 0.687 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 0.406 | 0.593 | 0.687 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 0.406 | 0.593 | 0.812 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | 0.562 | 0.812 | 0.812 | 16 | 0.812 | 0.562 | 0.750 | 0.562 | 0.812 | 0.750 | 0.562 | 0.862 | 0.750 | |
| 20 | 0.718 | 0.968 | 0.937 | 16 | 0.968 | 0.718 | 0.875 | 0.718 | 0.968 | 0.875 | 0.718 | 0.968 | 0.875 | |
| 50 | 1.000 | 1.375 | 1.062 | 16 | 1.375 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.375 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.375 | 1.000 | |
| 75 VDC | 1 | 0.281 | 0.375 | 0.812 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 0.468 | 0.718 | 0.812 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.468 | 0.718 | 0.750 | |
| 5 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.937 | 16 | - | - | - | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.875 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.875 | |
| 10 | 0.718 | 1.031 | 0.937 | 16 | 1.031 | 0.718 | 0.875 | 0.718 | 1.031 | 0.875 | 0.718 | 1.031 | 0.875 | |
| 20 | 0.937 | 1.312 | 1.062 | 16 | 1.312 | 0.937 | 1.000 | 0.937 | 1.312 | 1.000 | 0.937 | 1.312 | 1.000 | |
| 50 | 1.312 | 1.687 | 1.312 | 16 | 1.687 | 1.312 | 1.250 | 1.312 | 1.687 | 1.250 | 1.312 | 1.687 | 1.250 | |
| 100 VDC | 1 | 0.281 | 0.375 | 0.937 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 0.437 | 0.750 | 0.937 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.437 | 0.750 | 0.875 | |
| 5 | 0.593 | 0.906 | 0.937 | 16 | 0.906 | 0.593 | 0.875 | 0.593 | 0.906 | 0.875 | 0.593 | 0.906 | 0.875 | |
| 10 | 0.781 | 1.093 | 1.062 | 16 | 1.093 | 0.781 | 1.000 | 0.781 | 1.093 | 1.000 | 0.781 | 1.093 | 1.000 | |
| 20 | 0.906 | 1.281 | 1.312 | 16 | 1.281 | 0.906 | 1.250 | 0.906 | 1.281 | 1.250 | 0.906 | 1.281 | 1.250 | |
| 50 | 1.437 | 1.812 | 1.437 | 16 | 1.812 | 1.437 | 1.375 | 1.437 | 1.812 | 1.375 | 1.437 | 1.812 | 1.375 | |
| CAPACITANCE IN MFD | ESR MOHMS 100kHz | Maximum Ripple Current in AMPS 20kHz to 100kHz | I PEAK | DV / DT | Resonant Frequency kHz 5MC22 5MC26 5MC27 | Resonant Frequency kHz 5MC28 5MC29 | |||||
| Case Temperatures | |||||||||||
| 25°C | 50°C | 85°C | 105°C | 125°C | |||||||
| 50 VDC | 1 | 18 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 383 | 383 | 890 | - |
| 3 | 15 | 9.8 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1148 | 383 | 550 | - | |
| 5 | 13 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1221 | 244 | 375 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 2441 | 244 | 265 | 318 | |
| 20 | 10 | 14.8 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 3583 | 179 | 178 | 214 | |
| 50 | 6 | 23.5 | 14.9 | 10.7 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 7067 | 141 | 108 | 130 | |
| 75 VDC | 1 | 19 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 575 | 575 | 840 | - |
| 3 | 15 | 10.3 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1098 | 366 | 560 | 672 | |
| 5 | 13 | 11.6 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1343 | 269 | 356 | 427 | |
| 10 | 12 | 13.5 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2686 | 269 | 251 | 301 | |
| 20 | 11 | 16.5 | 10.7 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4243 | 212 | 171 | 205 | |
| 50 | 6 | 24.2 | 15.7 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 7462 | 149 | 100 | 120 | |
| 100 VDC | 1 | 20 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 671 | 671 | 780 | - |
| 3 | 15 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 941 | 314 | 570 | 684 | |
| 5 | 13 | 12.4 | 8.1 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1567 | 313 | 356 | 427 | |
| 10 | 12 | 14.6 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2208 | 221 | 242 | 290 | |
| 20 | 11 | 17.1 | 11.1 | 8.2 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 3483 | 174 | 160 | 192 | |
| 50 | 6 | 23.6 | 15.3 | 11.3 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 7584 | 152 | 96 | 115 | |
Insulation Resistance
| Temperature (°C) | 25 | 85 | 125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megohms x Microfarads | 50,000 | 5,000 | 500 |
| Insulation Resistance | |||
Dielectric Strength
Capacitors withstand a DC potential of 150% rated voltage for two (2) minutes without damage or breakdown. Test voltage is applied and discharged through a resistance of 1 OHM per volt minimum, and at 25°C.
Capacitance Change
| Temperature (°C) | -55 | 25 | 85 | 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage Change (Typical) | -2.5 | 0% | ±1.0% | ±2.0% |
| Capacitance Change | ||||
Dissipation Factor
When measured at 1000 Hz, the dissipation factor will not exceed 0.3% from +25°C to +125°C.
- 5MC22 / axial lead termination
- 5MC26 / tab terminations/ low profile
- 5MC27 / tab terminations/ high profile
- 5MC28 / internal coaxial leads
- 5MC29 / internal coaxial leads with grounded copper shielding
