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    Series SMP253 (encapsulated SMD)
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New X Capacitors (sorted by voltage)

Consider using these for new designs

Operating
Voltage		 Series Class Max.
Temp °C		 Min. uF Max. uF Dielectric Self
healing?		 Comments
310 VAC
New!		 F861 X2 110 0.001 uF 45 uF Polypropylene Yes New - Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals.
330 VAC
New!		 F871 X1 110 0.001 uF 12 uF Polypropylene Yes New - Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals.
480 VAC
New!		 F872 X1 110 0.001 uF 5.6 uF Polypropylene Yes New - Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals.
760 VAC
New!		 F873 X1 110 0.01 uF 1.8 uF Polypropylene Yes New - Unique offering. Full agency approvals.

Current X Capacitors (sorted by voltage)

Operating
Voltage		 Series Class Max.
Temp °C		 Min. uF Max. uF Dielectric Self
healing?		 Comments
275 VAC PME271M X2 110 0.001uF 0.6uF Impreg. paper Yes Best performance & safety
275 VAC &
277 VAC
(see comments)		 R46(275VAC)
PHE840M		 X2 110 & 125
105		 0.01uF 10uF Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals. UL / CSA ratings 280VAC (PHE840M) and 310VAC (R46) for American 277VAC use. Internal bleeder resistor available on R46 (see datasheet).
275 VAC PHE820M X2 100 0.01uF 2.2uF Polyester Yes Consider R46 or PHE840M for new designs.
300 VAC PME271E X1 110 0.01uF 0.22uF Impreg. paper Yes Best performance & safety.
300 VAC R46 (300VAC)
PHE840E		 X2 110
105		 0.01uF 10uF Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals.
300 VAC PHE820E X2 100 0.01uF 2.2uF Polyester Yes Consider R46 or PHE840E for new designs.
310 VAC R49 (310VAC) X2 110 0.01uF 2.2uF Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals.
330 VAC PHE841
R49 (330VAC)		 X1 100
110		 0.01uF
0.047uF		 2.2uF
6.8uF		 Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals. Internal bleeder resistor available on R49 (see datasheet).
440 VAC PME278 X1 110 0.001uF 0.15uF Impreg. paper Yes Best performance & safety
440/480
VAC		 PHE844
R47		 X2, X1 105
110		 0.1uF
0.0047uF		 2.2uF Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals.
520 VAC R47 (520VAC) X2 85 0.0047uF 2.2uF Polypropylene Yes Small size, cost effective, full agency approvals.
660 VAC PME264 X2 85 0.001uF 0.1uF Impreg. paper Yes Best performance & safety
760 VAC PHE845 X1 105 0.01uF 1.0uF Polypropylene Yes Unique offering. Small size, cost effective, meets agency requirements.



New Y Capacitor

Consider using this one for new designs

Operating
Voltage		 Series Class Max.
Temp °C		 Min. uF Max. uF Dielectric Self
healing?		 Comments
300 VAC
New!		 F881 Y2 110 1000pF 1.0uF Polypropylene Yes New - Smaller sizes, higher cap values. Full agency approvals.

Current Y Capacitors (sorted by voltage)

Operating
Voltage		 Series Class Max.
Temp °C		 Min. uF Max. uF Dielectric Self
healing?		 Comments
250 VAC PME271Y Y2 100 0.001uF 0.1uF Impreg. paper Yes Best flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
250 VAC SMP253 (SMD) Y2 100 1000pF 4700pF Impreg. paper Yes SMD. Excellent flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
250 VAC ERO610 Y2 125 1000pF 0.012uF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.
250 VAC KJY
(PDF page 25)		 Y2 125 100pF 0.01uF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.
250 VAC KJN
(PDF page 23)		 Y1 125 100pF 4700pF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.
300 VAC PME271YA-E Y2 115 1000pF 0.15uF Impreg. paper Yes Best flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
300/480 VAC PHE850
R41		 Y2 110 1000pF 1.0uF Polypropylene Yes Excellent combination of cost & performance. PHE850 rated 480VAC in N. America.
300 VAC ERK610 Y2 125 33pF 4700pF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.
400 VAC KJN
(PDF page 24)		 Y1 125 100pF 4700pF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.
440/480
VAC		 PME295 Y1 115 470pF 4700pF Impreg. paper Yes Best flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
500 VAC ERP610 Y1 125 33pF 4700pF Ceramic Disk No Cost effective, meets agency flammability requirements. Will bend during IEC push test.



Multiple X & Y Combinations

Operating
Voltage		 Series Class Max.
Temp °C		 X2 Cap. Y2 Cap. Dielectric Self
healing?		 Comments
275 VAC PZB300 X2+Y2 100 0.1uF
0.15uF		 2.2nF
3.3nF
4.7nF		 Impreg. paper Yes Delta configuration 2X + Y Excellent flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
275 VAC PMZ2074 X2 110 0.15 + 0.033uF
0.15 + 0.047uF
0.15 + 0.068uF
0.22 + 0.082uF
0.22 + 0.01uF		 Impreg. paper Yes Two capacitors in series sharing a common pin. Useful in HID lighting igniter applications. Excellent flame resistance and high self healing voltage.
300 VAC PHZ9004 X2 105 1.0uF
(3 caps)		 Metallized polypropylene Yes Designed for 3-phase. Low loss suitable for high frequency applications such as AC motor drives.

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