CD5FC101JO3 vs MC18FD331J-F
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| Category | Mica and PTFE Capacitors | Mica and PTFE Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) | Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) |
| Description | CAP MICA 100PF 5% 300V RADIAL | CAP MICA 330PF 5% 500V 1812 |
| Package | Bulk | Bulk |
| Series | CD5 | MC |
| Features | General Purpose | RF, High Q, Low Loss |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | Radial | 1812 (4532 Metric) |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±5% |
| Size / Dimension | 0.272" L x 0.181" W (6.90mm x 4.60mm) | 0.177" L x 0.126" W (4.50mm x 3.20mm) |
| Voltage - Rated | 300 V | 500 V |
| Lead Spacing | 0.118\" (3.00mm) | - |
| Height - Seated (Max) | 0.240\" (6.10mm) | 0.079\" (2.00mm) |
| Capacitance | 100 pF | 330 pF |
| Dielectric Material | Mica | Mica |
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1. What is the difference between PTFE and mica?
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and mica have significant differences in material properties, application areas, advantages and disadvantages.
Material properties
1. PTFE:
Electrical properties: PTFE has extremely low dielectric constant and dielectric loss, and exhibits excellent electrical insulation properties. The fluorine atoms in its molecular structure provide good electrical inertness, making it perform well in high-frequency and microwave fields.
Temperature resistance: PTFE has excellent high temperature resistance, which can reach 260°C. Its chemical stability is extremely strong and it is resistant to almost all chemicals.
Mechanical properties: PTFE has a low friction coefficient and excellent lubrication properties. It is often used to manufacture seals, pipes, valves, etc.
2. Mica:
Electrical properties: Mica has low loss, high insulation resistance and good temperature stability, and is particularly suitable for high-frequency and high-voltage applications.
Temperature resistance: Mica has high temperature resistance, but it gradually loses its properties at high temperatures, and its performance usually decreases above 500°C.
Mechanical properties: The physical properties of mica make it perform well in high-frequency and high-voltage circuits, but it is relatively brittle and difficult to process. -
2. What is a PTFE capacitor?
PTFE capacitors, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene capacitors, are capacitors that use polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as a dielectric material. PTFE capacitors consist of a layer of PTFE film and two conductive plates, with excellent insulation properties, chemical stability and mechanical strength, and can maintain stable capacitance characteristics at high frequencies.
Features
High dielectric constant and low loss: PTFE film has a high dielectric constant (generally between 50 and 100), which makes PTFE capacitors low-loss and helps increase device power.
Excellent temperature and chemical stability: PTFE film has excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, and can remain stable in extreme temperature and chemical environments.
High mechanical strength and wear resistance: PTFE film has excellent mechanical strength and wear resistance, and can be used for a long time in harsh environments without being easily damaged.
Miniaturization and high integration: With the development of manufacturing technology, PTFE capacitors have achieved miniaturization and high integration, and are suitable for various microelectronic devices. -
3. What is the equivalent of a mica capacitor?
Mica capacitors are equivalent to high-performance capacitors with high-frequency characteristics and high precision. Mica is a mineral that occurs naturally in rocks on the earth's surface. Mica is used as a dielectric for capacitors due to its excellent insulating properties. Mica capacitors usually have high inductance and resistance losses, which allows them to exhibit high-frequency characteristics. Their structure consists of a thin layer of mica layered on a thin silver sheet between two electrodes, which gives mica capacitors high precision and fairly stable properties.
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4. What is a PTFE capacitor?
PTFE capacitor, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene capacitor, is a capacitor that uses polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as a dielectric material. PTFE capacitors consist of a layer of PTFE film and two conductive plates. They have excellent insulation properties, chemical stability and mechanical strength, and can maintain stable capacitance characteristics at high frequencies.
Features
High dielectric constant and low loss: PTFE film has a high dielectric constant (generally between 50 and 100), which makes PTFE capacitors low-loss and helps to increase device power.
Excellent temperature and chemical stability: PTFE film has excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, and can remain stable in extreme temperature and chemical environments.
High mechanical strength and wear resistance: PTFE film has excellent mechanical strength and wear resistance, and can be used for a long time in harsh environments without being easily damaged.
Miniaturization and high integration: With the development of manufacturing technology, PTFE capacitors have achieved miniaturization and high integration, suitable for various microelectronic devices.
