SFP37S12.5K238B-F

Operating Temperature:	-40°C ~ 70°C
Features:	--
Ratings:	--
Applications:	Motor Run
Lead Spacing:	0.810" (20.57mm)
Termination:	Quick Connect, Disconnect
Height - Seated (Max):	2.500" (63.50mm)
Size / Dimension:	1.870" Dia (47.50mm), Lip
Package / Case:	Radial, Can
Mounting Type:	Chassis Mount
Series:	SF
Dielectric Material:	Polypropylene (PP), Metallized
Voltage Rating - DC:	--
Voltage Rating - AC:	370V
Tolerance:	±10%
Capacitance:	12.5µF
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Obsolete
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Introduction: Film capacitors are a type of capacitor consisting of an insulating film that has been metallized on both sides and then rolled or folded into a desired shape. This type of capacitor is often used in higher power applications, operating at high frequencies, or in applications requiring higher capacitance values. The SFP37S12.5K238B-F is an example of a film capacitor. This paper will discuss the application fields and working principle of this type of capacitor.Application Fields: Film capacitors are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as power conversion, filtering, timing and control, coupling, and decoupling. The SFP37S12.5K238B-F is a type of general-purpose film capacitor, and therefore it is suitable for a wide range of applications.In DC/DC converters, the SFP37S12.5K238B-F can be used as an output smoothing capacitor. This capacitor helps to reduce the voltage ripple on the output line and is selected to have a low equivalent series resistance (ESR). In audio applications, the SFP37S12.5K238B-F can be used as a coupling capacitor to filter out any DC voltage in the audio signal. It can also be used in signal processing applications to provide a signal bypass or a shunt filter.In terms of motor control, the SFP37S12.5K238B-F can be used as a snubber capacitor in AC induction motor drives. This capacitor helps to reduce the switching losses in power electronics applications and is selected for its low reactance value and low ESR. It can also be used as a EMI filter capacitor in any function switch applications.Finally, the SFP37S12.5K238B-F can be used as a charge storage capacitor in UPS systems. This capacitor helps to ensure a clean power supply to the load in case of any power disturbances.Working Principle: Film capacitors work by using the electric field between two metalized films of different material. The electric field results in a polarization effect, which in turn stores energy. This stored energy is discharged when a voltage is applied between the two electrodes.The electric field is determined by the type of material used in the metallized layers of the film capacitor. In the case of the SFP37S12.5K238B-F, the metallized layer is composed of PET/Alu (polyethylene terephthalate-aluminium) material. This material combination provides excellent insulation properties, excellent stability, high dielectric strength and good mechanical characteristics. The capacitance value is determined by the physical size of the capacitor and the material used in the metallization layer. The larger the size of the capacitor, the higher the capacitance value. However, the maximum capacitance is achieved when the length and width of the metalization layers are equal. In addition, the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the SFP37S12.5K238B-F is also determined by the geometry of the capacitor. The lower the ESR value, the better the energy efficiency of the capacitor.Conclusion: The SFP37S12.5K238B-F is a type of film capacitor, designed for use in a variety of applications, such as power conversion, filtering, timing and control, coupling, and decoupling. This capacitor works by using the electric field between two metallized films of different material. The capacitance value and equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the capacitor is determined by the size of the capacitor and the material used in the metallization layer.

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