Vishay 173D Data Sheet
Summary
Enhance electrical reliability with these solid-electrolyte TANTALEX capacitors. Designed for high performance in demanding automotive, industrial, and commercial electronics, they feature durable miniature axial leads and stable operation up to +85°C. This resource provides comprehensive technical specifications, detailed capacitance ratings, ordering codes, and crucial handling guidelines necessary for professional engineers developing mission-critical electronic systems.
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173D Vishay Sprague
® Capacitors,
Solid-Electrolyte TANTALEX Axial-Leaded, Molded-Case
FEATURES Miniature axial-lead capacitors available in 5 sizes Precision molded in gold colored, flame retardant, thermo- setting epoxy resin Laser marked for improved legibility and tapered end of case provides easy identification of positive terminal Standard orders are lead taped and reeled; orders under 500 are taped only.
APPLICATIONS Designed for high performance automotive, industrial and commercial electronic equipment
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Operating Temperature: - 55°C to + 85°C. (To + 125°C
At + 125°C: Leakage current shall not exceed 15 times
with voltage derating.)
the values listed in the Standard Ratings Tables.
Capacitance Tolerance: At 120 Hz, + 25°C. ± 20%, ±10%
standard. ± 5% available as special. Life Test: Capacitors shall withstand rated DC voltage Dissipation Factor: At 120 Hz, + 25°C. Dissipation factor, applied at + 85°C for 2000 hours and for 1000 hours applied as determined from the expression 2πf RC, shall not exceed at + 125°C derated voltage.
the values listed in the Standard Ratings Tables.
Following the life test:
DC Leakage Current (DCL Max.):
1. DCL shall not exceed 125% of the initial requirement.
At + 25°C: Leakage current shall not exceed the values listed in the Standard Ratings Tables.
2. Dissipation Factor shall meet the initial requirement.
At + 85°C: Leakage current shall not exceed 10 times the
values listed in the Standard Ratings Tables. 3. Change in capacitance shall not exceed ± 10%.
ORDERING INFORMATION
173D X9 MODEL CAPACITANCE CAPACITANCE DC VOLTAGE RATING CASE PACKAGING TOLERANCE AT + 85°C CODE
This is expressed in picofarads. The X0 = ± 20% This is expressed in volts. See Ratings W = Tape and first two digits are the significant X9 = ±10% To complete the three-digit and Case reel. figures. The third is the number of *X5 = ± 5% block, zeros precede the Codes
zeros to follow. *Special order voltage rating. Table.
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
Min. Min. Max.
Tinned Solid Tapered End Leads Identifies Anode
CASE LEAD
CODE (MAX.) (MAX.) DIAMETER 0.095 [2.41] 0.260 [6.60] 0.020 [0.51] 0.110 [2.79] 0.290 [7.37] 0.020 [0.51] 0.180 [4.57] 0.345 [8.76] 0.020 [0.51] 0.180 [4.57] 0.420 [10.67] 0.020 [0.51] 0.280 [7.11] 0.550 [13.97] 0.025 [0.64]
Document Number: 40019 For technical questions, contact [email protected] www.vishay.com Revision 13-Jun-02
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Manual Details
| Brand | Vishay |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 74.02 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard operating temperature range for these capacitors?
The operating temperature ranges from -55°C to +85°C.
How accurate are the capacitance tolerance ratings?
Standard options include ±20% or ±10%, with ±5% available as a special order.
Are there specific requirements for lead identification?
Yes, capacitors have tapered ends and laser markings to aid in identifying the positive terminal (Anode).
How are components packaged for shipment?
Standard orders use tape and reels. Orders under 500 will only be taped.