BFC246860184

Film Capacitors

Film capacitors, so named because they use a film as the dielectric in their construction, are among the most common types of capacitors used in electrical and electronic circuits. The BFC 246860184 capacitor is one such instance, and stands out as a reliable and robust solution for applications that require low ESR, low resonance peak, wide temperature range, high pulse current or long life. Currently, this type of capacitor is widely favored in power applications, filters, wiring, and for EMI/RFI filtering. In this article, we will provide an overview of the BFC 246860184 film capacitor’s application fields, as well as its working principle.

Application Field & Working Principle of BFC 246860184 Film Capacitors

The BFC 246860184 film capacitor can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from power to general use. They can be effectively employed as coupling capacitors for audio and video inputs, protection components for DC/DC converters, noise suppression in switched mode power supplies, balancing current spikes caused by mechanical relays, noise suppression in audio systems, and dividing and shaping lower frequency signals in video systems. The BFC 246860184 capacitor also has a wide temperature range, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications.

The capacitance of film capacitors depends on the dielectric constant of the film and the total area of the electrodes, which influences the capacitance of the film capacitor. This capacitor is made of a polypropylene film, which is wrapped into a roll and then is placed between the two electrodes. The density of the polymer structure can be controlled in the manufacture of the film, and this is why this type of capacitor exhibits good stability of capacitance over durable operation temperature, and can be as low as ± 0.01%. The film used in the BFC 246860184 capacitor also has a high dielectric strength, meaning that it can handle higher voltages compared to ceramic and electrolytic capacitors.

The BFC 246860184 capacitor also has a high pulse current capability, allowing it to handle large and sudden power spikes without damaging the capacitor or the circuit. The construction of the capacitor allows for very low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) levels, as well as a very low resonance peak, which lends itself to power applications and other applications where noise-suppressing elements are needed.