MKP383430200JPM2T0

Film Capacitors

The MKP383430200JPM2T0 is a type of film capacitor. Film capacitors are ceramic capacitors made of stacked dielectric material layers. Typically these layers are made of thin metal or plastic films, such as polypropylene, polyester, polycarbonate, etc. Film capacitors have high insulation resistance, good insulation performance, strong heat resistance, good self-healing performance, low dissipation factor and low absorption loss.

In terms of application fields, film capacitors are mainly used in electronic equipment in audio, power, communication and closed-loop fields. This capacitor has a working temperature that ranges from -25 Celsius to +85 Celsius. It is widely used in applications such as audio cross-overs, tweeter/midrange/woofer protection, EMI suppression, DC link and power supply smoothing. Its capacitor lead-to-case spacing is 2.54 mm.

In terms of working principle, the capacitance of a film capacitor is formed on the basis of the electric field set up between two plates facing each other in a dielectric medium. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor plates, an electric field is generated between the plates and the dielectric material supports the capacitance. By controlling the amount of material or material properties between the plates, the capacitance of the film capacitor can be adjusted.

In comparison to other types of capacitors, such as ceramic or electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors have a longer life span and can withstand higher amounts of power. They also have higher amounts of capacitance per unit volume than other types of capacitors. As such, film capacitors are often preferred for applications that require reliable long-term performance, noise filtering or safety applications.

Unlike ceramic capacitors, which are limited in their size, film capacitors can be manufactured to very small sizes, making them ideal for use in today\'s more compact electronic devices. Film capacitors operate well across a wide temperature range and can be used in both high and low temperature environments without sacrificing performance.