MKP386M510100JT5

Film Capacitors

Film capacitors are electrical devices consisting of two conductors called electrodes, separated by a dielectric material. A film capacitor works by creating an electrical field across the two electrodes, and this field is used to store electrical energy for use in a variety of applications. The MKP386 M510100JT5 is an example of a film capacitor.

MKP386 M510100JT5

The MKP386 M510100JT5 is a film capacitor with a rated voltage of 160V. It has tolerance of ±10% and a capacitance of 0.01µF. The maximum operating temperature of this capacitor is +85°C, and the time constant is 7ms. It also features a low impedance and zero-crossing characteristics, making it ideal for use in applications such as high-frequency and power supplies. The total weight of the capacitor is approximately 9.2g, and it features a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) film dielectric.

Application Field

The MKP386 M510100JT5 film capacitor has a variety of applications, including the following:

• DC filter capacitors for power supplies and DC-DC converters;
• Capacitors for high-frequency DC-DC converters;
• Bypass and decoupling capacitors;
• Harmonic filters;
• Power factor correction capacitors;
• Power line filter capacitors;
• DC-blocking capacitors;
• Snubber capacitors;
• Test and measurement circuits;
• High-frequency circuits.

The MKP386 M510100JT5 capacitor is often used in power and automotive markets, as it is a versatile and cost-effective solution for many of the applications listed above. This capacitor is also RoHS compliant and UL approved.

Working Principle

The film capacitor works by blocking the flow of direct current, but allowing the alternating current to pass. Thus, it stores electrical energy in the form of an alternating current, which can then be used as needed in a circuit. The working principle of this type of capacitor is based on the creation of an electrical field across two electrodes that are separated by a dielectric material. The electrical field is used to store the incoming electrical energy and release it as needed.

In the case of the MKP386 M510100JT5, the electrical field is created by the PPS film dielectric material. This material is able to store the electrical energy in an efficient way, and it is able to withstand high temperatures. The capacitor also features a low impedance, which allows it to work with high-frequency circuits, and it also offers zero-crossing characteristics, which reduce the voltage drop.