MKT1817315404D

Film Capacitors

Film capacitors, also known as polymer film capacitors, are constructed with metalized carbon layers or electrodes and an organic dielectric film, and are used for a variety of electronic applications, ranging from motor starting, HVAC, and surge protection to smaller consumer electronic devices. The MKT1817315404D is one such component and offers excellent performance with a long operational lifetime and high accuracy. In this article, we explore the application field and working principle of the MKT1817315404D.

Application Field

The MKT1817315404D film capacitor is designed for general purpose AC applications. It provides excellent stability with low ESR and exceptional dielectric absorption to ensure against unexpected voltage changes. Additionally, the MKT1817315404D offers a rated voltage of 630V for a reliable protection. This capacitor is suitable for applications such as:

• Motor starting circuit
• AC power filters
• Home appliances and equipment
• Power supplies
• Communication devices

The MKT1817315404D film capacitor also provides a low profile size with a large capacity, making it an ideal choice for applications that require a small size with high performance. It is also designed for a high level of stability, which is essential for any high quality AC application.

Working Principle

The MKT1817315404D film capacitor is constructed of a two-layer, alternating, corrugated metalized polypropylene dielectric and an electrolytic non-solid electrolyte. This design helps to eliminate any movement of the dielectric layers, ensuring a high level of reliability and a long operational lifetime. The metalized layer of the capacitor consists of a tin-plated copper base wire. This tin layer helps to keep the base wire from corroding and also adds to the capacitance of the device.

The MKT1817315404D works on the principle of storing an electric charge in the metalized dielectric layers. This stored charge forms an electric field between the two layers, which helps to reduce the effect of external interference and increases the capacitance of the device. This means that the MKT1817315404D film capacitor can provide a reliable protection to any AC application.

In addition to the electric field, the MKT1817315404D also has a dielectric absorption. This dielectric absorption helps to reduce the effect of any unexpected voltage changes, making the capacitor a reliable and reliable protection against spikes or surges. This dielectric absorption also increases the capacitance of the device, allowing it to store more charge, providing improved performance.

The MKT1817315404D film capacitor also offers a low dielectric constant and a low ESR rate. This low ESR rate helps to reduce temperature rise, ensuring that the component does not overheat and reduce its performance. Additionally, the low ESR rate allows the capacitor to provide better regulation in switching equipment and applications with multiple frequencies.