Mica and PTFE Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CD5CC150JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 15PF 5% 300V RADIAL	194500
CD10ED620GO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 62PF 2% 500V RADIAL	0
CD5CC020CO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 2PF 1PF 300V RADIAL	7
CD5CC150DO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 15PF 0.5PF 300V RADIAL	0
CMR05C110DODR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 11PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD4FD271JO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 270PF 5% 500V RADIAL	0
CMR03E750GOCR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 75PF 300V RADIAL	0
CD15CD060DO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 6PF 0.5PF 500V RADIAL	171500
CD19FD391JO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 390PF 5% 500V RADIAL	95
CD5FY271JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 270PF 5% 50V RADIAL	0
CMR05E220JODR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 22PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD4CD120JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 12PF 5% 500V RADIAL	0
MCM01-009CD130J-TF Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 13PF 5% 500V SMD	2500
CM05FD271JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 500V	0
CMR05E820GODM Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 82PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD30FD822JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 8200PF 5% 500V RADIAL	0
CM05FD331FO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 330PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD10ED360GO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 36PF 2% 500V RADIAL	0
CD15FD201FO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 200PF 1% 500V RADIAL	42
CD10FA331GO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 330PF 2% 100V 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.