Mica and PTFE Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CP-SM-68-500V

CP-SM-68-500V

TubeDepot

SILVER MICA 68PF / 500V

147

CMR04F331FOAP

CMR04F331FOAP

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 330PF 100V RADIAL

0

MC18FD431G-TF

MC18FD431G-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 430PF 2% 500V 1812

0

MC12CD060C-TF

MC12CD060C-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 6PF 0.25PF 500V 1210

0

CD15ED500JO3

CD15ED500JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 50PF 5% 500V RADIAL

183400

CD10FD151FO3

CD10FD151FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 150PF 1% 500V RADIAL

0

MC12FD121G-F

MC12FD121G-F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 120PF 2% 500V 1210

0

CMR03F331JOYP

CMR03F331JOYP

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 330PF 50V RADIAL

0

CD19FA103FO3

CD19FA103FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 10000PF 1% 100V RADIAL

0

CD19FD471JO3

CD19FD471JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 470PF 5% 500V RADIAL

193400

CD10ED360JO3

CD10ED360JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 36PF 5% 500V RADIAL

0

CMR05F241FODM

CMR05F241FODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 240PF 500V RADIAL

0

MIN02-002CC110J-F

MIN02-002CC110J-F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 11PF 5% 300V SMD

0

CMR08F753JOAR

CMR08F753JOAR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 75000PF 100V RADIAL

0

CM06FD222JO3

CM06FD222JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 500V

0

CDV16FF421JO3F

CDV16FF421JO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 420PF 5% 1KV RADIAL

0

CM05FD361FO3

CM05FD361FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 360PF 500V RADIAL

0

CMR03F910GOCR

CMR03F910GOCR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 91PF 300V RADIAL

0

CMR04E430GODR

CMR04E430GODR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 43PF 500V RADIAL

0

CD19FD431FO3F

CD19FD431FO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 430PF 1% 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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