25ST685M4532

Film Capacitors

Film capacitors are a type of capacitor that utilizes a thin plastic film as the dielectric. Film capacitors are used in a variety of applications including motor run applications, photovoltaic inverters, power supplies, and automotive electronics. The 25ST685M4532 film capacitor is a polypropylene capacitor designed to provide superior performance in a variety of applications.

General Specifications

The 25ST685M4532 film capacitor has a temperature rating of 85° C and a capacitance range from 6.8nF to 45μF. It is designed for operations up to 50V, and its operating frequency range is 50Hz to 400KHz. It is a self-healing type capacitor with a low ESR. The maximum current that the 25ST685M4532 can withstand is 2.85A, the surge current is 60A (at 25° C), and the time required for self healing is 2 to 3 seconds.

25ST685M4532 Application Field and Working Principle

The 25ST685M4532 film capacitor is suitable for a variety of applications including motor drives, lighting, automotive electronics, inverters, power supplies, and other related fields.

It works on the principle of electrostatics, also known as capacitive coupling. In this principle, electric charge is stored on the two plates of the capacitor. The applied voltage will cause the electrons on the plates to move and be displaced, in an orderly formation, between the two plates. This process creates an electric field that is responsible for generating the electrical energy stored in the capacitor. This energy is then available for subsequent discharge when demanded.

The 25ST685M4532 film capacitor is designed for superior performance, reliability, and efficiency. Its low ESR characteristics enable it to deliver a constant current in the application, and its self-healing characteristics allow it to maintain its performance even in cases of shorts and other damages to the capacitor. Additionally, its wide capacitance range makes it suitable for motor drives, lighting, automotive electronics, inverters, and other related applications.

Conclusion

The 25ST685M4532 is a film capacitor that is suitable for a variety of applications. It works on the principle of electrostatics and is designed for superior performance, reliability, and efficiency. Its low ESR characteristics enable it to deliver a constant current in the application and its self-healing characteristics allow it to maintain its performance even in cases of shorts and other damages to the capacitor. Additionally, its wide capacitance range makes it suitable for motor drives, lighting, automotive electronics, inverters, and other related applications.