Mica and PTFE Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MC12FD390G-TF

MC12FD390G-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 39PF 2% 500V 1210

0

CM07FD912GO3

CM07FD912GO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 9100PF 500V RADIAL

0

CD5FY221GO3F

CD5FY221GO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 220PF 2% 50V RADIAL

0

CD30FA333GO3

CD30FA333GO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 0.033UF 2% 100V RADIAL

0

CD10FD181FO3

CD10FD181FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 180PF 1% 500V RADIAL

0

CMR05E510JODM

CMR05E510JODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 51PF 500V RADIAL

0

MC12CD070D-F

MC12CD070D-F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 7PF 0.5PF 500V 1210

0

CP-SM-150-500V

CP-SM-150-500V

TubeDepot

SILVER MICA 150PF / 500V

116

CD30FD202GO3F

CD30FD202GO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 2000PF 2% 500V RADIAL

0

CMR03F151JOYM

CMR03F151JOYM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 150PF 50V RADIAL

0

CMR05F271FODM

CMR05F271FODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 270PF 500V RADIAL

0

MC22FD561J-F

MC22FD561J-F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 560PF 5% 500V 2220

0

MIN02-002CC5R6D-TF

MIN02-002CC5R6D-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 5.6PF 0.5PF 300V SMD

0

CD42FA753JO3

CD42FA753JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 0.075UF 5% 100V RADIAL

0

CD4ED390JO3

CD4ED390JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 39PF 5% 500V RADIAL

0

CMR04F131JODM

CMR04F131JODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 130PF 500V RADIAL

0

MCM01-009DD270J-TF

MCM01-009DD270J-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 27PF 5% 500V SMD

2500

CMR06F162GODP

CMR06F162GODP

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 1600PF 500V RADIAL

0

CMR04F111JODR

CMR04F111JODR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 110PF 500V RADIAL

0

CMR05E680GODM

CMR05E680GODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 68PF 500V RADIAL

0

Mica and PTFE Capacitors

1. Overview

Mica and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) capacitors are specialized electronic components utilizing mica or PTFE as dielectric materials. Known for exceptional stability, low loss, and high-temperature resistance, they are critical in precision and high-frequency applications. Mica capacitors leverage natural mineral sheets for superior electrical properties, while PTFE capacitors offer excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability up to 200 C.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type Functional Characteristics Application Examples
Mica Capacitors High Q factor, low leakage current, stable over temperature/humidity RF tuning circuits, military-grade oscillators
PTFE Film Capacitors Self-healing properties, high dielectric strength, low moisture absorption High-frequency power supplies, medical imaging equipment
High-Voltage PTFE Capacitors Rated >1kV, arc-resistant design Laser power systems, aerospace ignition modules

3. Structure and Composition

Mica Capacitors: Constructed by sandwiching mica sheets between vacuum-deposited aluminum electrodes. Encapsulated in ceramic or plastic shells with epoxy sealing. PTFE Capacitors: Made by winding PTFE film with metallized electrodes or using stacked foil structures. Terminations use silver epoxy or welded leads for low resistance.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Typical Values Importance
Capacitance Range 1pF-10 F (Mica), 100pF-4.7 F (PTFE) Determines frequency response and filtering capability
Voltage Rating 50V-10kV Defines operational safety margin
Temperature Coefficient 5-100ppm/ C Stability in varying thermal conditions
Dissipation Factor 0.0001-0.002 Energy loss efficiency
Operating Temperature -55 C to +200 C Environmental durability

5. Application Areas

Key industries: Telecommunications (RF amplifiers), Aerospace (avionics filters), Medical (MRI gradient coils), Industrial (precision test equipment). Example: 1000V-rated PTFE capacitors in MRI machine deflection coil drivers.

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer Product Series Key Specifications
Murata Manufacturing NME3 Series 0.1-10nF, 500V, 30ppm/ C
KEMET C8AK Series 100pF-4.7nF, 1kV, -55 C to +150 C
Vishay Beyschlag MKP385 Series 1nF-1 F, self-healing, 200 C rating

7. Selection Guidelines

Consider: 1) Required capacitance tolerance (< 1% for critical filters), 2) Voltage derating (use 80% of rating), 3) Temperature extremes (select >20% margin), 4) Mechanical stress (radial vs axial leads), 5) Cost vs lifetime (mica preferred for >10 year deployments).

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends: Miniaturization for 5G mmWave circuits, hybrid mica-PTFE composites for improved thermal management, and increased adoption in EV charging systems (1500V PTFE capacitors). Market growth projected at 7.2% CAGR (2023-2030) per Grand View Research.

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