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5MC Series - Metallized Polycarbonate

Most capacitor ratings and styles are approved to MIL-C-55514/11, styles CFR26 & CFR27; and MIL-C-55514/12, style CFR29.

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

 

5mc-3

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

 

5mc-4

Dissipation Factor

When measured at 1000 Hz, the dissipation factor will not exceed 0.3% from +25°C to +125°C.

5mc-5

  • 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