940C16W1P5K-F Polypropylene Film Capacitor - 1.5 F, 500V to 1600V (1.6kV) - Knowles / Cornell Dubilier
Enhance your electronic designs with the high-performance Type 940 polypropylene film capacitor, specifically engineered for pulse and snubber applications. Manufactured by Knowles / Cornell Dubilier in Taiwan, this capacitor offers exceptional high dV/dt capabilities, low ESR, and reliable self-healing properties.
Product Features
Capacitance: 1.5 µF (±10% standard, ±5% optional)
Rated Voltage: 600V to 3000V DC (275V to 500V AC, 60Hz)
High dV/dt and pulse current handling for snubber applications
Low inductance and excellent high-frequency performance
Self-healing polypropylene film construction
RoHS compliant
Technical Specifications
Specification
Details
Capacitance Range
0.01 to 4.7 µF
Capacitance Tolerance
±10% (K), ±5% (J) optional
Operating Temperature Range
–55 ºC to 105 ºC (full rated voltage at 85 ºC, derated linearly to 50% at 105 ºC)
This series is designed for high pulse current and high dV/dt snubber applications, offering reliable performance in demanding environments. For other ratings, sizes, and performance specifications, please contact us.
Disclaimers
All product drawings, descriptions, specifications, statements, information, and data are subject to change. Customers should verify the applicability of this information for their specific applications. Cornell Dubilier disclaims any guarantees or warranties regarding suitability for particular uses. Proper safety measures and safeguards should be employed in high-reliability or safety-critical applications.
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Manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eKnowles \/ Cornell Dubilier\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taiwan, this capacitor offers exceptional high dV\/dt capabilities, low ESR, and reliable self-healing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCapacitance: 1.5 µF (±10% standard, ±5% optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRated Voltage: 600V to 3000V DC (275V to 500V AC, 60Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHigh dV\/dt and pulse current handling for snubber applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow inductance and excellent high-frequency performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSelf-healing polypropylene film construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCapacitance Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.01 to 4.7 µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCapacitance Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e±10% (K), ±5% (J) optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e–55 ºC to 105 ºC (full rated voltage at 85 ºC, derated linearly to 50% at 105 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMaximum RMS Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCheck specific tables for values\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eInsulation Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 100,000 MΩ x µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTest Voltage (between terminals @ 25 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e160% rated DC voltage for 60 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTest Voltage (between terminals \u0026amp; case @ 25 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e3 kVac @ 50\/60 Hz for 60 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLife Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2,000 hours @ 85 ºC, 125% rated DC voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLife Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e60,000 hours @ rated Vdc, 70 ºC; 30,000 hours @ rated Vac, 70 ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCase Material: UL510 Polyester Tape Wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eResin Material: UL94V-0 Epoxy Fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTerminal Material: Tin Plated Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage and Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage Type: Black (BLK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/images\/large\/10932506.jpg\" alt=\"Capacitor Image\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbering and Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 940C16W1P5K-F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Knowles \/ Cornell Dubilier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan (TW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUOM: Each (EA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-cd\/940c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is designed for high pulse current and high dV\/dt snubber applications, offering reliable performance in demanding environments. 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Manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eKnowles \/ Cornell Dubilier\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taiwan, this capacitor offers exceptional high dV\/dt capabilities, low ESR, and reliable self-healing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCapacitance: 1.5 µF (±10% standard, ±5% optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRated Voltage: 600V to 3000V DC (275V to 500V AC, 60Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHigh dV\/dt and pulse current handling for snubber applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLow inductance and excellent high-frequency performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSelf-healing polypropylene film construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCapacitance Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.01 to 4.7 µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCapacitance Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e±10% (K), ±5% (J) optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e–55 ºC to 105 ºC (full rated voltage at 85 ºC, derated linearly to 50% at 105 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMaximum RMS Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCheck specific tables for values\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eInsulation Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 100,000 MΩ x µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTest Voltage (between terminals @ 25 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e160% rated DC voltage for 60 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTest Voltage (between terminals \u0026amp; case @ 25 ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e3 kVac @ 50\/60 Hz for 60 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLife Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2,000 hours @ 85 ºC, 125% rated DC voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLife Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e60,000 hours @ rated Vdc, 70 ºC; 30,000 hours @ rated Vac, 70 ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCase Material: UL510 Polyester Tape Wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eResin Material: UL94V-0 Epoxy Fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTerminal Material: Tin Plated Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage and Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage Type: Black (BLK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/images\/large\/10932506.jpg\" alt=\"Capacitor Image\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbering and Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 940C16W1P5K-F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Knowles \/ Cornell Dubilier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan (TW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUOM: Each (EA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-cd\/940c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is designed for high pulse current and high dV\/dt snubber applications, offering reliable performance in demanding environments. For other ratings, sizes, and performance specifications, please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll product drawings, descriptions, specifications, statements, information, and data are subject to change. Customers should verify the applicability of this information for their specific applications. Cornell Dubilier disclaims any guarantees or warranties regarding suitability for particular uses. Proper safety measures and safeguards should be employed in high-reliability or safety-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more details, please search the internet for the part number \u003cstrong\u003e940C16W1P5K-F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
