This document describes the features and characteristics of Vishay Roederstein's MKP 1841 series metallized polypropylene film capacitors. These capacitors are designed for high voltage, high current, and high pulse operations, and are suitable for deflection circuits, protection circuits, snubber circuits, and electronic ballast circuits in TV sets. They feature polypropylene film dielectric, vacuum deposited aluminum electrodes, and a flame retardant plastic case. The capacitors have extended double-sided metallized polyester film construction and tinned wire leads. They have a wide operating temperature range and are available in various capacitance values and rated voltages.
This document is a technical datasheet for the Vishay Roederstein MKP 1841, a metallized polypropylene film capacitor designed for high voltage, high current, and high pulse operations. It details applications such as deflection circuits in TV sets, protection circuits in SMPSs, snubber circuits, and input/output filtering.
The datasheet provides comprehensive electrical specifications including capacitance ranges from 470pF to 6.8uF, rated voltages up to 2000 VDC, and various tolerance options (J, K, M). It also lists physical dimensions for different voltage ratings and packaging recommendations.
| Dielectric Material | Polypropylene film |
|---|---|
| Electrodes | Vacuum deposited aluminum |
| Operating Temperature Range | - 58°C to + 100°C |
| Capacitance Range | 470pF to 6.8uF |
| Reliability (Operational life) | > 300,000 h |
The device operates between -58°C and +100°C.
The measurement is taken after one minute.
The minimum value is 30,000 seconds when measured at 100 VDC.