160474J250H-F Product Introduction:
Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) Part Number 160474J250H-F(Film Capacitors), developed and manufactured by Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), distributed globally by Jinftry. We distribute various electronic components from world-renowned brands and provide one-stop services, making us a trusted global electronic component distributor.
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Film capacitors are capacitors that use thin film materials as dielectric. This structure mainly consists of two layers of conductive metal foil, sandwiched with a thin film medium, which is usually made of polymer materials such as polyether esters, polypropylene, or polystyrene. The design principle is based on the storage of charges. When voltage is applied to both ends of the capacitor, positive and negative charges accumulate on two layers of metal foil, forming an electric field. Thin film capacitors are renowned for their high stability, low loss factor, and wide operating temperature range, and are particularly suitable for high-frequency circuits. In addition, due to its good self-healing ability, which can self recover after partial breakdown in the dielectric, it has a long service life and high reliability.
Application
Film capacitors are mainly used in multiple industries such as electronics, communication, automotive electronics, and medical equipment. In power electronics equipment, they are widely used in DC link filtering, power supply stabilization, and motor drive circuits to ensure smooth current and stable voltage. In audio devices such as speaker crossover networks, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers, thin film capacitors are favored for their excellent frequency response and low distortion characteristics, which help improve sound quality performance. In addition, thin film capacitors are often used in signal processing and filtering in communication systems, which can effectively remove noise in the signal and improve transmission quality. In the field of automotive electronics, thin film capacitors are used in engine management systems, airbag circuits, and in car entertainment systems to ensure circuit stability and safety. In medical equipment, such as electrocardiogram monitors and pacemakers, the high precision and stability of thin film capacitors make them key components that play an important role in monitoring and treating the health of patients.
FAQ about Film Capacitors
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1. Are film capacitors suitable for audio?
Suitable
Film capacitors are very suitable for audio applications. Film capacitors perform well in audio circuits and have the following advantages:
Non-polarity: Film capacitors have no positive or negative poles, which gives them greater flexibility in circuit design.
High insulation impedance: The insulation impedance of film capacitors is very high, which can effectively reduce leakage current in the circuit and improve the stability of the circuit.
Excellent frequency characteristics: Film capacitors have a wide frequency response and can provide stable capacitance performance in the high and low frequency ranges, which is suitable for various frequency changes in audio circuits.
Low dielectric loss: The dielectric loss of film capacitors is very small, which means that during the transmission of audio signals, less energy is lost and the integrity of the signal is maintained.
Self-healing properties: Film capacitors have self-healing properties and can automatically repair internal defects when they occur, extending their service life.
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2. Can film capacitors be used for AC?
Yes
Film capacitors can be used for AC. Film capacitors can work normally in AC circuits and have specific application scenarios and advantages.
Structure and working principle of film capacitors
Film capacitors are mainly composed of metal foil (or foil obtained by metallizing plastic) as electrode plates and plastic film as dielectric. Common plastic films include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or polycarbonate. These capacitors are usually made by winding or stacking processes to form a cylindrical structure.
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3. What are the alternatives to film capacitors?
CL21 capacitors, MPB capacitors, CBB13, CBB81, MMKP82 capacitors
Alternatives to film capacitors mainly include CL21 capacitors, MPB capacitors, CBB13, CBB81 and MMKP82 capacitors. These alternatives have their own advantages and disadvantages in performance and applicable scenarios, and the specific choice depends on specific needs.
CL21 capacitors
CL21 capacitors and CBB22 capacitors can replace each other in applications such as filtering. CL21 capacitors are more stable than CBB22 capacitors under high-frequency conditions, so CL21 capacitors are more preferred in high-frequency circuits. However, CL21 capacitors are more expensive and perform better in high-frequency circuits.
MPB capacitors
MPB capacitors are boxed metallized polypropylene film capacitors with the same core as CBB22 capacitors, but with a plastic shell, which has better resistance to high temperature, moisture and sealing performance. MPB capacitors can replace CBB22 capacitors in high frequency, DC, AC and pulse high current applications, but their prices are relatively high.
CBB13, CBB81 and MMKP82 capacitors
These capacitors have a higher voltage resistance, up to 3000V, and are suitable for applications requiring higher voltages. However, they are also relatively expensive and larger in size.