Vishay MKT1817 and MKT1818 Series Film Capacitors

Vishay MKT1817 and MKT1818 Series Film Capacitors are electronic components that are constructed using a polyester film as the dielectric material that improves conductivity and performance. The MKT1817 and MKT1818 film capacitors offer high dielectric constant and dielectric strength, providing excellent self-healing properties and good temperature stability. These capacitors have a capacitance range from 1nF to 1μF and capacitance tolerances of ±5%, ±10%, and ±20%. MKT1817 and MKT1818 film capacitors operate at a temperature range from -55°C to +125°C and are ideal for various applications, including automotive electronics, consumer electronics, industrial control systems, instrumentation, and switching power supplies.

Features

  • Constructed with polyester film as the dielectric material
  • Good temperature stability ensures consistent performance over a wide temperature range
  • Halogen-free and lead-free
  • High dielectric constant and dielectric strength for improved performance
  • Polyester film construction improves conductivity and overall performance
  • RoHS compliant
  • UL94 V-0 certified

Applications

  • Automotive electronics
  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial control systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Lighting systems
  • Power supplies
  • Security systems
  • Switching power supplies
  • Telecommunications equipment

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Capacitance range 1nF to 1μF
Dielectric Polyester film
DC voltage range  50VDC to 630VDC
Capacitance tolerances ±5%, ±10%, and ±20%
Operating temperature range -55°C to +125°C