Y5V Dielectric
Specifications and Test Methods
Parameter/Test
Operating Temperature Range
Capacitance
Y5V Specification Limits
Measuring Conditions
Temperature Cycle Chamber
-30ºC to +85ºC
Within specified tolerance
≤ 5.0% for ≥ 50V DC rating
≤ 7.0% for 25V DC rating
≤ 9.0% for 16V DC rating
≤ 12.5% for ≤ 10V DC rating
10,000MΩ or 500MΩ - μF,
whichever is less
Freq.: 1.0 kHz 10%
Voltage: 1.0Vrms .2V
For Cap > 10 μF, 0.5Vrms @ 120Hz
Dissipation Factor
Charge device with rated voltage for
120 5 secs @ room temp/humidity
Charge device with 300% of rated voltage for
1-5 seconds, w/charge and discharge current
limited to 50 mA (max)
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
No breakdown or visual defects
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
No defects
Deflection: 2mm
Test Time: 30 seconds
≤
30%
Resistance to
Flexure
1mm/sec
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.1
Stresses
90 mm
≥ 95% of each terminal should be covered
with fresh solder
No defects, <25% leaching of either end terminal
Dip device in eutectic solder at 230 5ºC
for 5.0 0.5 seconds
Solderability
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
≤
20%
Dip device in eutectic solder at 260ºC for 60
seconds. Store at room temperature for 24
hours before measuring electrical properties.
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
2
Resistance to
Solder Heat
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Step 1: -30ºC 2º
Step 2: Room Temp
30 3 minutes
≤ 3 minutes
≤
20%
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Thermal
Shock
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Step 3: +85ºC 2º
Step 4: Room Temp
30 3 minutes
≤ 3 minutes
Repeat for 5 cycles and measure after
24 2 hours at room temperature
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
Charge device with twice rated voltage in
test chamber set at 85ºC 2ºC
for 1000 hours (+48, -0)
≤
30%
≤ Initial Value x 1.5 (See Above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.1 (See Above)
Load Life
Remove from test chamber and stabilize
at room temperature for 24 2 hours
before measuring.
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
Store in a test chamber set at 85ºC 2ºC/
85% 5% relative humidity for 1000 hours
(+48, -0) with rated voltage applied.
≤
30%
Load
Humidity
≤ Initial Value x 1.5 (See above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.1 (See Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Remove from chamber and stabilize at
room temperature and humidity for
24 2 hours before measuring.
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