Mica and PTFE Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MC12FA111G-F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 110PF 2% 100V 1210	0
CMR05F121FODR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 120PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD10FD241FO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 240PF 1% 500V RADIAL	0
CMR04E240JODP Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 24PF 500V RADIAL	0
CMR06F152GODP Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 1500PF 500V RADIAL	0
MC18FD331J-TF Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 330PF 5% 500V 1812	0
CD4FD391JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 390PF 5% 500V RADIAL	0
CMR07F113JODR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 11000PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD6FC111JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 110PF 5% 300V RADIAL	0
MIN02-002DC510J-F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 51PF 5% 300V SMD	0
CD15FC751JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 750PF 5% 300V RADIAL	0
CD19FD222JO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 2200PF 5% 500V RADIAL	795
CD15FD111FO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 110PF 1% 500V RADIAL	0
CMR03E330JOYP Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 33PF 50V RADIAL	0
CMR03E680JOCR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 68PF 300V RADIAL	0
CMR05F301JODR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 300PF 500V RADIAL	0
CD17FC751JO3 Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 750PF 5% 300V RADIAL	0
CMR03E200DOAR Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 20PF 100V RADIAL	0
CMR03E270GOYM Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 27PF 50V RADIAL	0
CDV19EF750JO3F Cornell Dubilier Electronics	CAP MICA 75PF 5% 1KV RADIAL	54

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.