Panasonic KGE Char. SL GP, 1 to 6 kVDC, KBP Char. B Y5P, 1 to 3 kVDC, KRP Char. R Y5R, 1 to 3 kVDC - Data Manual
Summary
Discover robust, low-loss High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors suitable for critical power applications. This comprehensive guide covers multiple series—KGE, KBP, and KRP—offering options from 1 to 6 kVDC, with detailed specifications across a wide operating temperature range. The manual details capacitance ranges, performance characteristics (including ripple current and dissipation factor), lead styles, and application notes for use in snubber circuits, LCD inverters, horizontal resonance systems, and other high-voltage pulse circuitry. Ideal for electronics engineers and power system designers requiring reliable, high-performance components.
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High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors (Low loss type)
High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors (Low loss type) Series:KGE/Char. SL/GP, 1 to 6 k VDC Series:KBP/Char. B/Y5P, 1 to 3 k VDC Series:KRP/Char. R/Y5R, 1 to 3 k VDC
Features Recommended Applications ● Wide operating temperature range: ● Snubber circuit for switching power supply (–25 to 105 °C or –25 to 125 °C) ● Horizontal resonance circuitry for TVs and CRT displays ● Improved Voltage vs.Temperature Rise ● Inverter type lighting apparatus ● Flame-retardant insulated coating ● Ballast circuit for LCD backlighting inverter ● Easy mounting through kinked leads and radial tap ing (For series KGE)
● Other high voltage pulse and DC circuitry
Explanation of Part Numbers
Product Code Style Voltage Nominal Capacitance Cap. Tolerance Temp. Char.Lead Suffix Rated
Code Class Code Style Code Rated Volt. Ex. Cap. Code Cap. Tol. Code Char.
ECC Class Kinked Lead 3A k VDC p F ±0.5 p F SL/GP
ECK Class 3D k VDC p F ±1.0 p F B/Y5P
Kinked Lead
3F k VDC p F ±5 R/Y5R
Taped
3J k VDC p F ±10 p F
Specifi cations Characteristic Series KGE Series KBP, KRP
Operating
–25 to 105 °C –25 to 125 °C
Temperature Range
Rated Voltage 1 k VDC to 6 k VDC 1 k VDC to 3 k VDC
Rated Voltage 1 to 3 k VDC: Rated Voltage 1 to 3 k VDC: 200 % of Rated Voltage 200 % of Rated Voltage for 1 to 5 seconds
Dielectric
for 1 to 5 seconds
Withstanding
Rated Voltage 6 k VDC:
Voltage
150 % of Rated Voltage for 1 to 5 seconds
Within the specifi ed tolerance, Within the specifi ed tolerance, Capacitance when measured at 1 MHz ± 20 %, when measured at 1 k Hz ± 20 %,1 to 5 Vrms, and 20 °C 1 to 5 Vrms, and 20 °C
30 p F or under Q > 400+20 C Series KBP : tand > 0.025
Q or (C:Cap.p F) Series KRP : tand > 0.002
Dissipation Factor over 30 p F Q > 1000 at 1 k Hz ± 20 %,1 to 5 Vrms. and 20 °C (tand) at 1 MHz ± 20 %,1 to 5 Vrms. and 20 °C
Insulation 10000 M min. Resistance at 500 VDC 1 minute electrifi cation
Temperature Coeffi cient: Series Temp.Char max.Cap.Change Temp. Range
Temperature
+350 to –1000 ppm/°C KBP B/Y5P ±10 % –25 to 85 °C
Characteristics
(Temperature Range:20 to 85°C) KRP R/Y5R ±15 % –25 to 85 °C
Design and specifi cations are each subject to change without notice. Ask factory for the current technical specifi cations before purchase and/or use. Should a safety concern arise regarding this product, please be sure to contact us immediately.
Feb. 2006
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Manual Details
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Pages | 9 |
| File Size | 574.10 KB |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the recommended uses for these capacitors?
They can be used in snubber circuits, horizontal resonance circuitry for TVs/CRTs, inverter lighting apparatus, and LCD backlighting ballast circuits.
How should I ensure safe usage?
If a safety concern arises, you must contact us immediately. Always ask the factory for current technical specifications before purchase or use.
Which series is best for highly voltage applications (e.g., 6 kVDC)?
The KRP/Char. R/Y5R series supports up to 6 kVDC rated voltage, suitable for various high voltage pulse and DC circuitry.
What are the operational temperature ranges?
Different series have varying operating temperatures: KGE runs from –25 to 105 °C; KBP runs from –25 to 125 °C; and KRP/R/Y5R runs from –25 to 85°C.