MKP386M456160JT2

Film capacitors are electrical capacitors whose plates are put together and separated by a dielectric material. In essence they are 3-layer capacitors with a high insulation resistance and a relatively big self-capacitance. Generally the dielectric material is a polyester or polypropylene film. The MKP386M456160JT2 is a polypropylene film capacitor, designed for general purpose AC applications.

MKP386M456160JT2 is rated for applications such as lighting, relay control, airconditioner, inveter, rectification and inverter circuits. It is a fixed-film capacitor with a maximum operating voltage of 450 volts AC its maximum ripple current is 0.625 A. It has a rated capacitance of 0.0056uF. Its dielectric strength is 2.75KV.

Working Principle

The MKP386M456160JT2 works according to the principles of dielectrics, which is a material that can be polarized and which can store an electric field. A dielectric is a material that can be polarized and thus can store an electric field (dielectric polarization). This electric field is responsible for the storage of energy in the capacitor.

In the MKP386M456160JT2, the dielectric is a layer of polypropylene film. The plates of the capacitor are then put together with the dielectric material in between and the capacitor is ready to store electric charge or energy. When an AC voltage is applied across the capacitor, the AC current causes an alternating electric field in the dielectric material. This electric field is what stores the energy in the capacitor. The amount of energy stored is dependant on the application\'s ripple current. As the current flow through the capacitor, it stores energy in the form of a charge.

Conclusion

The MKP386M456160JT2 is a polypropylene film capacitor designed for general purpose AC applications. It is rated for applications such as lighting, relay control, airconditioner, inveter, rectification and inverter circuits. Its working principle is based on the principles of dielectrics, by storing energy in the capacitor in the form of a charge as the current from the application flows through it.