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10

“AXIMAX”

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Working Voltage:

Axial (WVDC)

C0G

50, 100, 200

X7R

25, 50, 100, 200, 250

Z5U

50, 100

Radial (WVDC)

C0G

50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 1.5k, 2k, 2.5k, 3k

X7R

25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1k, 1.5k, 2k, 2.5k, 3k

Z5U

50, 100

Temperature Characteristics:

C0G

0 ±30 PPM / °C from -55°C to +125°C (1)

X7R

± 15% from -55°C to +125°C

Z5U

+ 22%, -56% from +10°C to +85°C

Capacitance Tolerance:

C0G

±0.5pF, ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, ±10%, ±20%

X7R

±10%, ±20%, +80% / -20%

Z5U

±20%, 80% / -20%

Construction:

Epoxy encapsulated – meets flame test requirements

of UL Standard 94V-0.

High-temperature solder – meets EIA RS-198, Method 302,

Condition B (260°C for 10 seconds)

Lead Material:

Standard: 100% matte tin (Sn) with nickel (Ni) underplate

and steel core ( “TA” designation).

Alternative 1: 60% Tin (Sn)/40% Lead (Pb) finish with copper-

clad steel core ( “HA” designation).

Alternative 2: 60% Tin (Sn)/40% Lead (Pb) finish with 100%

copper core (available with “HA” termination code with c-spec)

Solderability:

EIA RS-198, Method 301, Solder Temperature: 230°C ±5°C.

Dwell time in solder = 7 ±

seconds.

Terminal Strength:

EIA RS-198, Method 303, Condition A (2.2kg)

ELECTRICAL

Capacitance @ 25°C:

Within specified tolerance and following test conditions.

C0G – >1000pF with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz

1000pF with 1.0 vrms @ 1 MHz

X7R – with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz (Referee Time: 1,000 hours)

Z5U – with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz

Dissipation Factor @25°C:

Same test conditions as capacitance.

C0G – 0.10% maximum

X7R – 2.5% maximum (3.5% for 25V)

Z5U – 4.0% maximum

Insulation Resistance @25°C:

EIA RS-198, Method 104, Condition A <1kV

C0G – 100 G or 1000 M – F, whichever is less.

500V test @ rated voltage, >500V test @ 500V

X7R – 100 G or 1000 M – F, whichever is less.

500V test @ rated voltage, >500V test @ 500V

Z5U – 10 G or 1000 M – F, whichever is less.

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:

EIA RS-198, Method 103

250V test @ 250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds

with current limited to 50mA.

500V test @ 150% of rated voltage for 5 seconds

with current limited to 50mA.

1000V test @ 120% of rated voltage for 5 seconds

with current limited to 50mA.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Vibration:

with current limited to 50mA.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Vibration:

EIA RS-198, Method 304, Condition D (10-2000Hz; 20g)

Shock:

EIA RS-198, Method 305, Condition I (100g)

Life Test:

EIA RS-198, Method 201, Condition D.

<200V

C0G – 200% of rated voltage @ +125°C

X7R – 200% of rated voltage @ +125°C

Z5U – 200% of rated voltage @ +85°C

>500V

C0G – rated voltage @ +125°C

X7R – rated voltage @ +125°C

Post Test Limits @ 25°C are:

Capacitance Change:

C0G ( 200V) – ±3% or 0.25pF, whichever is greater.

C0G ( 500V) – ±3% or 0.50pF, whichever is greater.

X7R – ± 20% of initial value (2)

Z5U – ± 30% of initial value (2)

Dissipation Factor:

C0G – 0.10% maximum

X7R – 2.5% maximum (3.5% for 25V)

Z5U – 4.0% maximum

Insulation Resistance:

C0G – 10 G or 100 M – F, whichever is less.

>1kV tested @ 500V.

X7R – 10 G or 100 M – F, whichever is less.

>1kV tested @ 500V.

Z5U – 1 G or 100 M – F, whichever is less.

Moisture Resistance:

EIA RS-198, Method 204, Condition A (10 cycles

without applied voltage).

Post Test Limits @ 25°C are:

Capacitance Change:

C0G ( 200V) – ±3% or ±0.25pF, whichever is greater.

C0G ( 500V) – ±3% or ± 0.50pF, whichever is greater.

X7R – ± 20% of initial value (2)

Z5U – ± 30% of initial value (2)

Dissipation Factor:

C0G – 0.10% maximum

X7R – 2.5% maximum (3.5% for 25V)

Z5U – 4.0% maximum

Insulation Resistance:

C0G – 10 G or 100 M – Fwhichever is less.

500V test @ rated voltage, >500V test @ 500V.

X7R – 10 G or 100 M – F, whichever is less.

500V test @ rated voltage, >500V test @ 500V.

Z5U – 1k M or 100 M – F, whichever is less.

Thermal Shock:

EIA RS-198, Method 202, Condition B (C0G & X7R:

-55°C to 125°C); Condition A (Z5U: -55°C to 85°C)

(1) +53 PPM -30 PPM/ °C from +25°C to -55°C, + 60 PPM below 10pF.

(2) X7R and Z5U dielectrics exhibit aging characteristics; therefore, it is highly

recommended that capacitors be deaged for 2 hours at 150°C and stabilized

at room temperature for 48 hours before capacitance measurements are made.