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Snubber, High Current DC,
and Switching Capacitors
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1. Application:______________________________________________________________
2. Capacitance:___________________Tolerance:_________________________________
3. PeakVoltage:__________________RMSVoltage:_______________________________
4. PeakCurrent:__________________RMSCurrent:_______________________________
5. TransientVoltage:_______Duration:______Freq.OfOccurrence:__________________
6. FrequencyorRepetitionRate(Hz):_______DutyCycle:__________________________
7. AmbientTemperature:________Max.:________Min.:_____________________________
8. CapacitorChargeTime:________DischargeTime:_______________________________
9. RequiredOperatingLife(Hours):_____________________________________________
10. Waveforms:
11. PhysicalSizeLimitations:___________________________________________________
12. MountingRequirements:____________________________________________________
13. ApplicableSpecifications:___________________________________________________
14. TypeofCoolingAvailable:___________________________________________________
15. UnusualAtmosphericConditions:____________________________________________
16. OtherSpecialRequirements:_________________________________________________
17. NumberofSamplesRequired:__________18.PotentialUsage:___________________
Toensurecorrectselectionofacapacitorforyourapplication,
pleaseprovidetheinformationindicatedbelow.Thissheetmay
beduplicatedoradditionalcopiesmaybeobtainedfromRBC.
PRIMARYINFORMATION(Essential)
SECONDARYINFORMATION(ProvideasAppropriate)
Ofparticularimportancearethevoltagesandcurrent
waveformscompletewithvaluesofvoltageandcurrentover
acompletecycle.
CapacitorApplicationDataSheet
SendthisdatatoyourlocalRBC
SalesRepresentativeordirectlyto:
GECapacitorsbyRegalBeloit
1946WestCookRoad
FortWayne,Indiana46818USA
Phone: (260)4165400
Fax: (260)4165460
Email: capacitors@regalbeloit.com
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Snubber, High-Current DC, and Switching Capacitors
40L Series – Snubber & High-Current DC Capacitors
Product Specifications 02
Ratings 03
Application Data 04
41L Series – Switching Capacitors
Product Specifications 05
Ratings 06
42L Series – Snubber & High-Current DC Capacitors
Product Specifications 07
Ratings 08
Capacitor Label 09
Other Catalogs 10
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(40L) Snubber & High-Current DC
The40LSeriesarehighperformancedry,axialleadedcapacitorsdesignedspecificallyfordemanding
electronicapplications.TheyarecommonlyusedininputandoutputfiltersandforDCblockinginhigh
frequencyswitchmodepowersupplies.Thelowelectricallossesofthepolypropylenefilmdielectric
combinedwiththeenhancedcurrentcarryingabilityofthespecial“graded”metallizedelectrodesresults
inoutstandingperformance.Ifthereareanyquestionsregardingthecorrectapplicationofthese
products,pleasecontactyourRBCsalesrepresentative.
AvailableCapacitanceRange: 0.47to6.8µF
CapacitanceTolerance: ±10%
CapacitanceVariationwithTemperature: ±3%from 55ºCto+105ºC
RatedVoltage: SeeRatingTables.RatingistheMaximumPeakDC
Voltage.
RatedCurrent: SeeRatingTables.TheratingistheMaximumallowable
RMScurrentinamperes.
EquivalentSeriesResistance(ESR): SeeRatingTable.Theratingisthemaximumvalue
measuredat25ºCintherangeof20100,000Hz.
Capacitance: Valuesshowninthetableat25ºC,1KHz.
OperatingTemperature: 55ºCto+105ºC
StorageTemperature: 55ºCto+105ºC
DissipationFactor: 0.1%maximumat25ºC,1KHz
InsulationResistance: 200,000MegohmsµFminimumat100VDCafter
1minuteenergizationat25ºC.
Leads: 20or18AWGelectroplatedsolidcopperwireleads.
(gaugetolerance:±0.001in.)
PackageConstruction: Fireretardanttapewrapwithpolyurethanepotting
compound
SPECIFICATIONS:
400 and 600 Volts Peak
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Ratings
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Voltage Capacitance Catalog LeadSize ESR Current
Rating (µF) Number T W L AWG (mΩ) (A)
0.47 40L3472 0.28 0.47 1.25 20 21 4
0.68 40L3682 0.30 0.53 1.25 20 13 6
1.00 40L3101 0.39 0.59 1.25 20 11 9
1.50 40L3151 0.48 0.69 1.25 20 9 10
2.00 40L3201 0.48 0.69 1.25 20 9 10
2.20 40L3221 0.56 0.83 1.25 20 8 11
3.30 40L3331 0.69 0.93 1.25 20 7 15
4.70 40L3471 0.64 0.88 1.75 18 7 17
6.80 40L3681 0.67 0.90 2.25 18 7 17
8.00 40L3801 0.69 1.02 2.25 18 7 17
10.00 40L3100 0.70 1.05 2.25 18 7 17
0.47 40L6472 0.46 0.69 1.25 20 13 4
0.68 40L6682 0.55 0.79 1.25 20 10 6
1.00 40L6101 0.67 0.91 1.25 20 8 9
1.50 40L6151 0.73 0.97 1.50 20 7 11
2.20 40L6221 0.64 0.88 2.25 18 10 13
400VDC
(250VAC)
600VDC
(330VAC)
Dimensions
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%CapacitancevsTemperature %DissipationFactorvsTemperature
ImpedancevsFrequency InsulationResistancevsTemperature
Temperature(Degreeso
C) Temperature(Degreeso
C)
Temperature(Degreeso
C)
%ofCapacitanceChange
%ofDissipationFactor
Impedance(Ω)
MΩx uF
Frequency(Hz)
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(41L) Switching Capacitors
The41Lseriesarehighperformancemetallizedpolypropylene,axialleadedcapacitorsdesigned
specificallyfordemandingelectronicapplications.Applicationsforthisseriesofcapacitorsinclude
electronicballasts,industrialcontrols,motorrunning,brushlessmotorspeedcontrol,switchmodepower
supplies(SMPS),uninterruptiblepowersupplysystemsandinductionovens.Thesecapacitorsare
designedforminimumseriesinductance(ESL)andverylowseriesresistance(ESR)tominimize
powerdissipationandprovideanextremelyreliableproductwithexcellentperformancecharacteristics.If
thereareanyquestionsregardingthecorrectapplicationoftheseproducts,pleasecontactyourRBC
salesrepresentative.
AvailableCapacitanceRange: 0.68to30µF(Othercustomratingsavailable)
CapacitanceTolerance: ±5%
RatedVoltageVDC: 250V–400V–600V–700V
Leads: 20,18,16AWGelectroplated
PackageConstruction: Polyesterwrappingwithepoxyresinendfill
FlameRetardant: PolyestercoatingasUL510,EpoxyresinasUL94VI
StorageTemperature: 40ºCto+85ºC
OperatingTemperature: 40ºCto+85ºC(Operationatratedpower,ratedcurrent
andnaturalcooling)
InsulationResistanceTestConditions: Temperature: +25ºC±5ºC
VoltageChargeTime: 1Minute
VoltageCharge: 100VDC
Typ.Value: 3,000sec.
DissipationFactor(tgδ) 5x10
4 at1KHzand25ºC
CapacitanceDeviation: ±1.5%Maxoncapacitancevalueat25ºCtemperature
range40ºCto+85ºC
ChangeofCapacitanceVsOp.Time: 3%after30,000HrsatVACorafter100,000HrsatVDC
LifeExpectancy: 30,000HoursatVAC
FailureQuota: 300/10
9 componentshours
SPECIFICATIONS:
250, 400, 600, and 700 Volts Peak
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Ratings
>10mm
≤22mm
0.8mm 1.0mm 1.2mm
(20AWG) (18AWG) (16AWG)
>22mm
d
D <10mm
Vdc250V 400V 600V 700V 850V
Vp400V 600V 800V 1000V 1200V
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Voltage Capacitance Catalog dV/dt IPKR ESRtyp.at IRMS@100KHz
Rating (µF) Number V/us (A) 100KHz(mΩ) 70ºC(A) Dmax L
1.0 41L2101 90 90 2.7 5 11.0 19
1.5 41L2151 50 75 5.4 7 10.0 31
2.2 41L2221 50 110 3.7 9 11.5 31
2.5 41L2251 50 125 3.3 9 12.0 31
3.0 41L2301 50 150 2.9 9 13.5 31
5.0 41L2501 50 250 2.1 9 17.0 31
6.8 41L2681 50 340 1.8 9 20.0 31
10.0 41L2100 30 300 2.1 9 20.0 42
15.0 41L2150 30 450 1.6 11 24.5 42
20.0 41L2200 30 600 1.5 11 28.0 42
25.0 41L2250 30 750 1.5 11 31.5 42
30.0 41L2300 20 600 2.6 11 29.5 55
0.68 41L4682 70 48 7.4 6 10.0 31
1.0 41L4101 70 70 5.1 8 12.0 31
1.5 41L4151 70 105 3.6 9 14.5 31
2.0 41L4201 70 140 2.9 9 16.5 31
2.2 41L4221 70 155 2.8 9 17.5 31
2.5 41L4251 70 175 2.5 9 18.5 31
3.0 41L4301 70 210 2.3 9 20.0 31
4.0 41L4401 50 200 3.0 9 19.5 31
4.7 41L4471 50 235 2.7 9 21.0 42
5.0 41L4501 50 250 2.6 9 21.5 42
6.8 41L4681 50 340 2.1 11 25.0 42
10.0 41L4100 50 500 1.8 11 30.0 42
15.0 41L4150 30 450 3.1 11 32.0 55
1.0 41L6101 100 100 4.2 9 15.5 31
2.0 41L6201 75 150 4.1 9 18.5 42
2.2 41L6221 75 165 3.9 9 19.5 42
3.0 41L6301 75 225 3.1 9 22.5 42
4.7 41L6471 75 350 2.3 11 27.5 42
5.0 41L6501 75 375 2.2 11 28.5 42
6.8 41L6681 50 340 4.5 11 28.5 55
10.0 41L6100 50 500 3.5 11 34.5 55
0.68 41L7682 125 85 4.6 9 17.0 31
1.0 41L7101 125 125 3.4 9 20.5 31
1.5 41L7151 90 135 4.2 9 20.5 42
2.0 41L7201 90 180 3.3 11 23.5 42
2.2 41L7221 90 200 3.1 11 24.5 42
3.0 41L7301 90 270 2.6 11 28.5 42
4.0 41L7401 90 360 2.2 11 33.0 42
4.7 41L7471 60 280 5.2 11 30.0 55
5.0 41L7501 60 300 4.9 11 30.5 55
600VDC
(330VAC)
Dimensions
700VDC
(400VAC)
250VDC
(160VAC)
400VDC
(250VAC)
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(42L) Snubber & High-Current DC
The42Lseriesarehighperformancemetallizedpolypropylene,axialleadedcapacitorsdesignedfor
toughhighvoltageelectronicapplications.Applicationsforthisproductincludebatterycharging
systems,industrialcontrols,ACinverters,ACdrives,uninterruptablepowersupplysystemsandpower
conditioningproducts.Thesecapacitorsaredesignedforminimumseriesinductance(ESL)andvery
lowseriesresistance(ESR)tominimizepowerdissipationandprovideanextremelyreliableproduct
withunsurpassedperformancecharacteristics.Ifthereareanyquestionsregardingthecorrect
applicationoftheseproducts,pleasecontactyourRBCsalesrepresentative.
AvailableCapacitanceRange: 0.01to2.6µF(Othercustomratingsavailable)
CapacitanceTolerance: ±5%
RatedVoltageVDC: 850V–1200V–2000V–3000V
Leads: 20,18,16AWGelectroplated
PackageConstruction: Polyesterwrappingwithepoxyresinendfill
FlameRetardant: PolyestercoatingasUL510,EpoxyresinasUL94VI
StorageTemperature: 40ºCto+85ºC
OperatingTemperature: 40ºCto+85ºC(Operationatratedpower,ratedcurrent
andnaturalcooling)
InsulationResistanceTestConditions: Temperature: +25ºC±5ºC
VoltageChargeTime: 1Minute
VoltageCharge: 100VDC
Typ.Value: 3,000sec.
DissipationFactor(tgδ) 5x10
4 at1KHzand25ºC
CapacitanceDeviation: ±1.5%Maxoncapacitancevalueat25ºCtemperature
range40ºCto+85ºC
ChangeofCapacitanceVsOp.Time: 3%after30,000HrsatVACorafter100,000HrsatVDC
LifeExpectancy: 30,000HoursatVAC
FailureQuota: 300/10
9 componentshours
SPECIFICATIONS:
850, 1200, 2000, and 3000 Volts Peak
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(42L) Snubber & High-Current DC
Ratings
Vdc850V 1200V 2000V 3000V
Vp1200V 1600V 2400V 3500V
>10mm
≤22mm
0.8mm 1.0mm 1.2mm
(20AWG) (18AWG) (16AWG)
>22mm
d
D <10mm
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Voltage Capacitance Catalog dV/dt IPKR ESRtyp.at IRMS@100KHz
Rating (µF) Number V/us (A) 100KHz(mΩ) 70ºC(A) Dmax L
0.150 42L1152 300 45 9.5 5 10.0 31
0.220 42L1222 300 66 6.6 7 12.0 31
0.330 42L1332 300 100 4.6 9 14.5 31
0.470 42L1472 300 140 3.5 9 17.0 31
0.680 42L1682 300 200 2.7 9 20.5 31
1.000 42L1101 200 200 3.1 9 20.5 42
1.500 42L1151 200 300 2.3 11 24.5 42
2.000 42L1201 200 400 2.0 11 28.5 42
2.200 42L1221 200 440 1.9 11 30.0 42
2.500 42L1251 200 500 1.9 11 31.5 42
0.100 42L2102 1100 110 8.7 7 14.0 31
0.150 42L2152 1100 165 6.1 9 17.0 31
0.220 42L2222 1100 240 4.5 9 20.5 31
0.330 42L2332 650 215 4.7 9 19.5 42
0.470 42L2472 650 305 3.6 9 23.0 42
0.680 42L2682 650 440 2.7 11 27.5 42
1.000 42L2101 650 650 2.3 11 33.5 42
1.200 42L2121 400 480 2.8 11 29.0 55
0.022 42L3223 1750 39 31.9 3 10.5 31
0.033 42L3333 1750 58 21.4 4 12.5 31
0.047 42L3473 1750 80 15.2 5 14.5 31
0.068 42L3683 1750 120 10.8 7 17.0 31
0.100 42L3102 1750 175 7.6 9 20.5 31
0.150 42L3152 1000 150 7.4 9 19.5 42
0.220 42L3222 1000 220 5.4 9 23.5 42
0.330 42L3332 1000 330 3.9 11 28.5 42
0.470 42L3472 1000 470 3.1 11 33.5 42
0.560 42L3562 650 365 3.9 11 29.0 55
0.010 42L4103 2750 28 61.6 2 12.0 31
0.015 42L4153 2750 41 41.3 3 14.0 31
0.022 42L4223 2750 60 28.4 4 16.5 31
0.033 42L4333 2750 90 19.2 5 20.0 31
0.047 42L4473 1600 75 17.9 6 18.5 42
0.068 42L4683 1600 110 12.6 8 22.0 42
0.100 42L4102 1600 160 8.8 11 26.5 42
0.150 42L4152 1600 240 6.2 11 32.0 42
850VDC
(450VAC)
3000VDC
(750VAC)
1200VDC
(500VAC)
2000VDC
(630VAC)
Dimensions
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3. ManufacturingDateCode
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02 34
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ofYear)
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