Type KVx High-Voltage and Pulse, Mica-Paper/Polymer Capacitors
KVx High-Voltage and Pulse Capacitors Ignite Your World
High value with three impregnation systems: Epoxy—for best
value operation through 125 °C; Polyester Resin—for continuous
operation up to 200 °C.
Five Package Types Deliver Custom Fit
Package Type B:
Bare sections-if you want to design your own
package.
Package Type C:
Metal Can-to be worked out individually.
Package Type T:
For minimum size and quick avail-ability, the
Type T package wraps the rectangular capacitor element with
high temperature, heat-cured polyester tape and closes each
end with a thick poured section of epoxy. The finished capacitor
is sealed and is suitable for potted-in and many low humidity
applications.
Package Type G:
In applications requiring superior mechanical
integrity, such as metal clamp mounting, moisture exposure,
and mechanical vibration and shock, the Type G package adds
that needed strength by vacuum potting the capacitor element
in a laminated fiberglass epoxy tube.
Package Type M:
For the ultimate in environmental protection
and operation up to 150 kV, the Type M package provides a fully
molded, vacuum-encapsulated system. The final capacitor shape
can exactly meet your application mechanical requirements and
fit where no other can.
Operating Life Guaranteed for 10 Years
KVx capacitors are not ordinary high voltage capacitors.
Manufacturing processes developed and proven over 50 years
of continuous manufacture of transmitting, pulse and high-
voltage capacitors allow us to make a remark-able guarantee.
Cornell Dubilier guarantees that KVx capacitors will operate ten
years or more when operated within specified limits. Cornell
Dubilier warrants that if KVx capacitor fails during normal
use within 10 years of the date of purchase, it will replace
the capacitor at no charge if CDE analysis confirms that the
capacitor was not abused by operating beyond product limits
for humidity, temperature, voltage, and current.
Voltage, Current and Temperature to New Heights
KaBOOM! Another exploding foil initiator successfully detonates
a military smart bomb thanks to a KVx capacitor. Jet engines roar
with KVx ignition capacitors. KVx will ignite your applications
with its high reliability, high energy density, high peak current
capability, and excellent mechanical properties.
Spanning voltages up to 150 kV, peak currents up to 100 kA, and
temperatures from -55 °C to +200 °C, Type KVx capacitors are it
for applications like pulse ignition, corona-free signal coupling,
high-voltage energy storage and voltage division of high AC
voltages.
Wide Selection of Capabilities
The Type KVx capacitor draws on an unprecendented selection
of three dielectric systems, three impregnating systems, and
three package types to deliver its superior capabilities.
The dielectric is high-purity mica plates, flexible reconstituted
mica paper, or a polymer film/mica paper combination. Mica is
the proven reliable dielectric for high voltage and temperature
stress, even with continuous corona and radiation. We combine
mica synergistically with polymer films to provide pulse
capacitors of extremely high energy density (to over .1 J/cc).
Specifications
Temperature Range
Rated Voltage Range
Capacitance Range
Capacitor Size
–55 °C to +125 °C standard, –55 ºC up to 200 ºC available
100 V to 150 kVdc
Rated Voltage is the maximum peak voltage for actual use.
1 pF to 10 µF ±0.5% to ±20%, negligible capacitance change,
all environments
Capacitor Size is determined by your choice of package, the capacitance
and the rated voltage. For new designs, we will furnish your capacitor’s
size with our quotation. For a first estimate of capacitor size refer to the
Ratings table.
5 GΩµF min at 500 Vdc, 2 min
Insulation Resistance is no less than the lesser of 100 GΩ and 5 GΩµF,
when measured at 500 Vdc after 2 minutes, and at room temperature (1
GΩ or 25 MΩµF at 125 °C).
Insulation Resistance
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Package Type
Terminations available differ according to package type:
Package Type
T G M
Ribbon leads
X X X
Wire leads
X X X
Threaded studs X X X
Threaded inserts
X X
Turret terminals
X X
HV Connectors
X X
Quick Connect
Capacitance is within tolerance when measured at 1 kHz (1 MHz if C
<1000 pF). Standard tolerance:
±5% ≥10 kV
±10% ≥100 pF & 5 kV
±20% <100 pF & 5 kV
Characteristic S –.5%, C –.05%
Dissipation Factor is no more than 0.5%, S characteristic, when measured
at 1 kHz (1 MHz if C<1000 pF) and room temperature. Lower dissi-pation
factor specification is available, to 0.1% for mica-plate capacitors, charac-
teristic C.
Subject capacitors to rated maximum temperature ±3 °C with rated volt-
age applied for 2000 (+72, -2) hours. There will be no visual damage and
the capacitance will not have changed more than the greater of ±3% and
±1 pF.
Ribbon leads are typically tin-plated copper, 0.005” x 0.5”x2” on small
units (<1 in3) and 0.020” x 0.987” x 2” or larger.
Wire leads are typically bare AWG #18 or #20, 2” minimum.
Threaded studs or inserts are standard from 4-40 to 1⁄4-20 and typically
tin-plated brass.
Turret terminals are brass with silver or tinplate.
High voltage connectors are available with creepage, tracking and clear-
ance distances to meet requirements up to 150 kV.
ID Marking includes manufacturer, CDM, capacitance in µF, rated voltage,
identification number and date code YYWW (2 digit year and week of
manufacture).
Subject the capacitors to simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of
0.06 inches; vary the frequency uniformly from 10 to 55 Hz and return
to 10 Hz, all in one minute. Repeat that cycle continuously for 2 hours in
each of 3 mutually perpendicular directions. There will be no visual dam-
age, the capacitance will not change more than the greater of ±3% and
±1 pF, and the insulation resistance will be no less than the lesser of 7.5
GΩ and 5 GΩµF.
Apply a DC test voltage for 5 seconds with the charge and discharge
current limited to one ampere and with the capacitor immersed in an
insulating fluid when needed to prevent external arcing.
Look up the test voltage as a multiple of the Rated Voltage below:
Rated Voltage
0 to 8 kV
10.1 to 12 kV
20.1 to 30 kV
Moisture Resistance
T est Voltage Rated Voltage
200%
8.1 to 10 kV
150%
12.1 to 20 kV
130%
30.1 kV and up
T est Voltage
175%
140%
120%
Capacitance Within Tolerance
Dissipation Factor
Life Test
Leads
Thread Studs
Terminals
Connectors
Markings
Life Test Vibration Resistance
Withstand Voltage
Moisture Resistance: Subject G or M package capacitors to 40 ±2 °C at 90
to 95% humidity for 500 (+24, –0) hours. Return to room ambient for 24
hours. There will be no visual damage, the capacitance will not change
more than the greater of ±4% or 1 pF, and the insulation resistance will be
no less than the lesser of 7.5 GΩ and 5 GΩµF. Moisture resistance is not
specified for T package capacitors and product warranty is void if used
regularly beyond 50% relative humidity.
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Temperature Coefficient and Drift
Measure the capacitor’s capacitance at 25 °C, –55 °C, 25 °C,125 °C, and
at 25 °C all ±3 °C after stabilizing at each temperature The capacitance
temperature coefficient will be less than or equal to ±500 ppm/°C, and
the capacitance will not have changed more than ±(0.5%+0.1 pF).
Maximum achievable peak current is usually limited by the inductance
of the discharge circuit, not by rise-time effects of the dielectric.For rep-
etition-rated applications, use double the dc rating in the Typical Ratings
table on the following page. In other words, for a 10 kV repetition-rated
capacitor applicaiton, use a 20 kVdc rated capacitor.
The Ratings table on the next page lists maximum pulse repetition
frequency (PRF) and maximum peak current (IPEAK) at the maximum PRF
at room temperature ambient conditions. To use higher peak current,
derate the PRF as the square of the peak current ratio. For example, to
use double the maximum rated peak current, use one-quarter of the
maximum rated repetition rate.
For higher rep rate applications, or to enable higher peak current without
the above derating, contact us for alternatives. Also we can recom-
mend active cooling strategies for your high energy density application.
±20% <100 pF & 5 kV
RoHS Compliant
Pulse Capability
Part Numbering System
System
KVx
Part Numbering
S
10
Type
Rated
Voltage
10
= 10 kV
05
= 5 kV
Characteristic
S
= Standard
Performance
C
= High Current,
<5% tol.
E
= High Energy
Density
473
J
O
T
001
Capacitance
471
= 470 pF
472
= 4700 pF
4732
= 47300 pF
47R3
= 47.3 pF
Tolerance
E
= ±0.5%
F
= ±1%
G
= ±2%
J
= ±5%
K
= ±10%
M
= ±20%
Temperature
0 =
–55 °C to 125 °C
5 =
–55 °C to 155 °C
6 =
–55 °C to 200 °C
Standard
Catalog Part
Package
T =
Tape wrap/end fill
M =
Molded, vacuum
G =
Glass/epoxy tube
B =
Bare element
Order by complete Part Number. For capacitors with special requirements we will assign you a new number at
order entry. Use Outline Drawings and Typical Ratings as a capability guide. They are for mica-paper capacitors
in Type T packages with S characteristic. Standard leads are AWG #18 centered on the ends for less than 20
kVdc and offset as shown for 20 kVdc and up. See Terminations for optional leads and terminals. We invite you
to challenge us with your special requirements for high-voltage and pulse capacitors. Also feel free to request
custom shapes for G and M package units. Those packages can deliver unique shapes and configurations and
are not limited to the simple, rectangular shapes shown here.
Outline Drawing
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Ratings
Case Dimensions (in)
Cap.
(µF)
0.047
0.1
0.22
0.47
0.68
1
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
0.033
0.68
1
3.3
4.7
0.01
0.022
0.33
0.47
1
3.3
Catalog
Part Number
KVX01S473K0T001
KVX01S104K0T001
KVX01S224K0T001
KVX01S474K0T001
KVX01S684K0T001
KVX01S105K0T001
KVX01S225K0T001
KVX01S335K0T001
KVX01S475K0T001
KVX01S685K0T001
KVX02S333K0T001
KVX02S684K0T001
KVX02S105K0T001
KVX02S335K0T001
KVX02S475K0T001
KVX03S103K0T001
KVX03S223K0T001
KVX03S334K0T001
KVX03S474K0T001
KVX03S105K0T001
KVX03S335K0T001
Length Width
W
MAX
L
MAX
1.81
1.81
2.06
3.06
3.56
3.81
4.56
4.56
4.56
3.06
1.56
3.56
3.81
4.56
3.56
1.31
1.56
3.81
3.56
3.56
3.81
1.56
1.81
3.06
4.06
3.81
3.81
1.81
2.06
3.56
2.06
4.56
2.06
2.06
3.06
4.56
1.02
1.47
1.74
1.98
2.04
2.19
3.04
3.29
3.09
3.07
1.07
1.96
2.41
2.79
2.37
1.10
1.24
2.24
2.41
2.08
2.80
1.32
1.32
2.00
2.47
2.85
2.81
1.24
1.26
1.82
1.78
2.84
1.30
1.60
2.22
2.94
Height
H
MAX
0.14
0.17
0.24
0.24
0.27
0.35
0.41
0.55
0.84
1.93
0.18
0.40
0.47
0.91
2.06
0.19
0.20
0.34
0.50
1.15
2.25
0.15
0.15
0.26
0.30
1.04
2.32
0.14
0.17
0.25
0.65
1.27
0.19
0.25
0.38
1.57
Max. Max.
PRF I
PEAK
14000
9500
6000
4500
3800
3100
2300
40
50
60
100
150
300
700
0.001
0.01
0.047
0.33
4800
1000
900
430
320
6200
3700
1000
800
450
250
6700
5300
1400
1000
330
220
6700
3700
1400
720
260
2700
1600
720
210
70
200
500
1000
1500
130
150
200
300
600
0.001
60
70
700
800
1500
60
100
500
1100
2000
120
140
1000
2000
0.01
0.047
0.01
0.033
0.33
Cap.
(µF)
Catalog
Part Number
Case Dimensions (in)
Length Width
W
MAX
L
MAX
2.06
3.06
3.06
3.06
4.56
1.81
2.81
3.56
4.56
4.56
4.06
4.56
4.56
2.06
2.06
3.06
4.31
4.56
1.81
3.06
3.81
4.31
2.06
2.06
3.06
3.06
3.06
3.06
3.06
4.06
4.56
2.06
3.06
4.81
4.81
1.54
1.50
2.08
2.14
2.97
1.48
1.46
1.69
2.84
2.88
1.89
2.82
3.63
1.81
1.25
1.64
2.10
3.76
1.60
1.66
2.24
2.86
1.16
1.23
1.24
2.29
1.59
2.02
2.45
2.35
2.49
1.58
1.70
2.78
2.89
Height
H
MAX
0.16
0.20
0.23
0.76
1.94
0.13
0.13
0.19
0.28
1.64
0.20
0.27
1.93
0.14
0.17
0.15
0.26
2.15
0.18
0.19
0.42
1.02
0.17
0.25
0.27
0.20
0.45
0.49
0.53
0.55
1.29
0.22
0.30
0.55
1.11
Max. Max.
PRF I
PEAK
5200
2500
1600
480
190
9100
6200
2100
940
225
1800
920
200
12000
6000
7500
1400
210
7800
4400
810
310
14000
7200
5000
3800
1500
1200
1000
610
290
13000
2200
580
330
80
250
500
900
1700
25
75
250
500
1000
300
600
1100
30
40
50
300
2000
30
70
1100
1500
20
30
50
120
300
350
600
1000
2000
30
150
1200
1800
1 kVdc (500 V repetitive)
0.01
0.022
0.1
0.68
8 kVdc (4 kV repetitive)
0.0033 KVX08S332K0T001
KVX08S103K0T001
KVX08S223K0T001
KVX08S104K0T001
KVX08S684K0T001
KVX10S102K0T001
KVX10S103K0T001
KVX10S473K0T001
KVX10S334K0T001
KVX12S103K0T001
KVX12S333K0T001
KVX12S334K0T001
10 kVdc (5 kV repetitive)
0.0022 KVX10S222K0T001
1700 1000
1300 1500
900
2000
2 kVdc (1 kV repetitive)
12 kVdc (6 kV repetitive)
15 kVdc (7.5 kV repetitive)
0.00047 KVX15S471K0T001
0.00068 KVX15S681K0T001
0.001
0.01
0.22
KVX15S102K0T001
KVX15S103K0T001
KVX15S224K0T001
3 kVdc (1.5 kV repetitive)
20 kVdc (10 kV repetitive)
KVX20S102K0T001
KVX20S103K0T001
KVX20S473K0T001
1500 0.00033 KVX20S331K0T001
4 kVdc (2 kV repetitive)
0.0068 KVX04S682K0T001
0.01
0.1
0.22
1
2.2
KVX04S103K0T001
KVX04S104K0T001
KVX04S224K0T001
KVX04S105K0T001
KVX04S225K0T001
25 kVdc (12.5 kV repetitive)
0.0001 KVX25S101K0T001
0.0047 KVX25S471K0T001
0.001
KVX25S102K0T001
0.0022 KVX25S222K0T001
0.0033 KVX25S332K0T001
0.0047 KVX25S472K0T001
0.01
0.033
KVX25S103K0T001
KVX25S333K0T001
1000 0.00022 KVX25S221K0T001
5 kVdc (2.5 kV repetitive)
0.0047 KVX05S472K0T001
0.01
0.068
0.1
1
0.01
0.022
0.1
1
KVX05S103K0T001
KVX05S683K0T001
KVX05S104K0T001
KVX05S105K0T001
KVX06S103K0T001
KVX06S223K0T001
KVX06S104K0T001
KVX06S105K0T001
6 kVdc (3 kV repetitive)
0.001
0.01
0.022
30 kVdc (15 kV repetitive)
0.0001 KVX30S101K0T001
KVX30S102K0T001
KVX30S103K0T001
KVX30S223K0T001
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Typical Performance Curves
These are typical curves for KVx capacitors with mica-paper dielectric. Other dielectric systems are
available with improved characteristics. Please contact us for informaiton.
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