MKP 1837 is a metallized polypropylene film capacitor produced by Vishay Roederstein. It is mainly used for oscillators, timing and LC/RC filter circuits, high frequency coupling/decoupling, and sample and hold circuits.
The 1MKP 1837 is a metallized polypropylene film capacitor designed for oscillator, timing, filter, high‑frequency coupling/decoupling, and sample‑and‑hold circuits. It features a flame‑retardant plastic case, vacuum‑deposited aluminum electrodes, and a lead‑free, RoHS‑compliant construction.
The datasheet provides detailed electrical characteristics such as capacitance range, rated voltage, temperature range, tolerance, self‑inductance, insulation resistance, and reliability data, as well as packaging options and ordering codes.
| Capacitance range | 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF |
|---|---|
| Rated voltage (DC) | 160 VDC |
| Permissible AC voltage | 100 VAC up to 60 Hz |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to +100 °C |
| Capacitance tolerance | ±10 % (K), ±5 % (J), ±2.5 % (H), ±1 % (F) |
| Self‑inductance | ~6 nH (2 mm leads) |
| Temperature coefficient | -250 ppm/°C (typical) |
| Maximum pulse rise time | dv/dt = 390 V/µs |
| RoHS compliance | Lead‑free, RoHS‑compliant |
It operates from –55 °C up to +100 °C.
The rated DC voltage is 160 VDC and it can handle up to 100 VAC at 60 Hz.
Yes, the product is completely lead‑free and RoHS‑compliant.
The typical temperature coefficient is –250 ppm/°C.