Vishay Roederstein MKP 1848 DC-Link Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors User Manual and Specifications - DC Capacitor, MKP Type.
Summary
These high-performance Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors are engineered for robust DC filtering applications across various industrial systems. This technical manual provides comprehensive details on product capabilities, covering specific capacitance ranges (1 µF to 400 µF), diverse rated DC voltages (up to 1500 V), and detailed operational parameters like ESR, self-inductance, and long-term reliability testing. Ideal for electrical designers, power electronics engineers, and manufacturers requiring dependable, lead-free components in demanding high-power circuit designs.
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MKP 1848 DC-Link Vishay Roederstein
Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors
DC Capacitor MKP Type
FEATURES Lead (Pb)-free product Ro HS compliant product
RATED CAPACITANCE 1 µF to 400 µF
CAPACITANCE TOLERANCE ± 5 %
DC VOLTAGE RATING
85 °C 450 V 700 V 900 V 1100 V 1200 V Ø dt P1 ± 0.4 - PCM 27.5 mm 70 °C 500 V 800 V 1100 V 1350 V 1500 V
P1 ± 0.5 - PCM ≥ 37.5 mm
INSULATION RESISTANCE RC between leads, after 1 min > 10 000 s For UNdc ≤ 500 V measuring voltage 100 V
Marking
For UNdc > 500 V measuring voltage 500 V
SELF INDUCTANCE (Ls) < 1 n H per mm of lead spacing
Ø dt 6 - 2
TEST VOLTAGE BETWEEN TERMINALS
P1 ± 0.5 P2 ± 0.5 1.5 UNdc for 10 s
Dimensions in millimeters Ø dt ± 10 % of standard diameter specified CLIMATIC TESTING CLASS
APPLICATIONS
MAXIMUM APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
High performance DC filtering applications
REFERENCE STANDARDS
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE (CASE)
IEC 61071
IEC 60068
LIFETIME EXPECTANCY
MARKING
C-value; tolerance; rated voltage; code for dielectric Operation life time > 100 000 h material; code for manufacturing origin; manufacturer’s type FIT: < 10 x 10-9/h (10 per 109 component h) at 0.5 x UNdc; designation; manufacturer’s logo; year and week of 40 °C
manufacture
DETAIL SPECIFICATION DIELECTRIC For more detailed data and test requirements, contact: Polypropylene film [email protected]
ELECTRODES Metallized dielectric capacitor
CONSTRUCTION Mono construction
ENCAPSULATION Plastic case, sealed with resin Flame retardant
TERMINALS Tinned wires
Document Number: 28164 For technical questions, contact: [email protected] www.vishay.com Revision: 02-Feb-09
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Manual Details
| Brand | Vishay |
|---|---|
| Pages | 15 |
| File Size | 145.85 KB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of applications are these capacitors best suited for?
They are designed for high performance DC filtering applications.
Are these capacitors environmentally compliant regarding lead usage?
Yes, the product is Lead (Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
How can I check the required capacitance value using the catalog number system?
The 'MULTIPLIER' component of the catalog number indicates the desired unit capacitance in nF.
What general test voltage should be used for testing between terminals?
The recommended voltage test is 1.5 times U at temperature T, lasting for 10 seconds.