Film Capacitors
Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors (MKT)
Series/Type: B32559C
Date: May 2009
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EPCOS AG is a TDK Group Company.Metallized polyester film capacitors (MKT) B32559C
Compact design (stacked)
Typical applications Dimensional drawing
Energy saving lamps
Climatic
Max. operating temperature: 125 C
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1): 55/125/56
Construction
Dielectric: polyethylene terephthalate
(polyester, PET)
Stacked-film technology
Heat shrinkable tube
standard types B32559C*:
polyester 100 m, 125 C
Features
Very small dimensions
Self-healing properties
High pulse strength
Terminals
Lead spacing 5.0 mm
Crimped wire leads, lead-free tinned,
lead length (6 1) mm
Straight wire leads, lead-free tinned,
lead length (6 1) mm
Special lead length available on request
Marking
Dimensions in mm
Manufacturer's logo, rated capacitance (coded),
capacitance tolerance (code letter),
Lead spacing Lead diameter d
rated AC voltage, date of manufacture (coded) 1
0.4
Delivery mode
5.0 0.5
Bulk (untaped)
Taped (Ammo pack or reel)
For notes on taping, refer to chapterTaping and packin.
Detail specifications
Homologated to IEC 60384-2
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 2 of 23
Important notes at the end of this document.