FCN6040E824K-S

Film Capacitors

A film capacitor, also known as a plastic film capacitor, is a type of capacitor that uses thin plastic films of ceramic materials such as polyester and polycarbonate as the dielectric material. These films are also used as the dielectric in electrolytic and ceramic capacitors. Film capacitors are used in applications requiring far less capacitance than that provided by electrolytic and ceramic capacitors, such as in oscillators, filters, and signal processing circuits, as well as in high-frequency applications. The use of thin plastic films as the dielectric material allows for fairly large values of capacitance to be obtained from a small package, without the need for large, unwieldy electrolytic capacitors.

FCN6040E824K-S Application Field and Working Principle

The FCN6040E824K-S is a PTFE film capacitor that is primarily used in high-frequency applications such as signal processing and filtering circuits. The device is constructed with very small internal components and thus is able to store large amounts of energy in a small package. The capacitor has a rated breakdown voltage of 24V and a working voltage of 4V. It has a capacitance of 220nF, a maximum operating temperature of 85 °C, and a maximum handling current of 1mA.

The working principle of the FCN6040E824K-S is based on the fact that the dielectric film acts as an insulating medium between two conductors. When an electrical charge is applied to one of the conductors, the charge will build up on the other conductor and cause a potential difference across the plates. The electric field generated between the plates will cause electrons to move through the insulating material, thus storing the charge, which is equal to the capacitance. This charge will remain until it is discharged by the application of a current in the opposite direction.

The FCN6040E824K-S has many advantages over other types of capacitors due to its small size and high capacitance. It is also highly reliable and can handle large amounts of operating current without any issues. Furthermore, it has excellent temperature stability, making it suitable for use in a wide variety of applications.

In conclusion, the FCN6040E824K-S is a film capacitor that is used in a variety of high-frequency applications. Its small size and high capacitance makes it an ideal choice for signal processing and filtering circuits. It is highly reliable and has excellent temperature stability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.