Mica and PTFE Capacitors

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CMR03C3R5DOCM

CMR03C3R5DOCM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 3.5PF 300V RADIAL

0

CMR05F201JODP

CMR05F201JODP

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 200PF 500V RADIAL

0

CD19FD152FO3

CD19FD152FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 1500PF 1% 500V RADIAL

0

CD19FC562GO3

CD19FC562GO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 5600PF 2% 300V RADIAL

0

MC12FA560G-F

MC12FA560G-F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 56PF 2% 100V 1210

0

CMR06F182JODP

CMR06F182JODP

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 1800PF 500V RADIAL

0

MC12FA391J-TF

MC12FA391J-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 390PF 5% 100V 1210

0

CMR08F243JODM

CMR08F243JODM

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 24000PF 500V RADIAL

0

CM07FD113GO3

CM07FD113GO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 11000PF 500V RADIAL

0

CD30FD562GO3F

CD30FD562GO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 5600PF 2% 500V RADIAL

0

CDV30FF152JO3F

CDV30FF152JO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 1500PF 5% 1000V RADIAL

0

CMR05F121GODR

CMR05F121GODR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 120PF 500V RADIAL

0

CM04ED470JO3

CM04ED470JO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 500V

400

CD10ED270GO3

CD10ED270GO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 27PF 2% 500V RADIAL

0

CP-SM-390-500V

CP-SM-390-500V

TubeDepot

SILVER MICA 390PF / 500V

352

CMR06F302FODR

CMR06F302FODR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 3000PF 500V RADIAL

0

CMR06F821FODR

CMR06F821FODR

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 820PF 500V RADIAL

0

MC22FD751G-TF

MC22FD751G-TF

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 750PF 2% 500V 2220

0

CD4FD201FO3

CD4FD201FO3

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 200PF 1% 500V RADIAL

0

CD4CD080DO3F

CD4CD080DO3F

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

CAP MICA 8PF 0.5PF 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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