Detailed Specifications For Series MV
• Surface Mount
• Low Profile Horizontal Chip
• Solvent Proof
• 85°C Maximum Temperature

The MV series are the standard low profile, surface mount capacitors from United Chemi-Con. These horizontal chip type capacitors are designed for reflow soldering, and the terminals can be seen from the side to check the solderability of the capacitor. A third terminal for mechanical support is also available for the MV series.

The MV series capacitors were developed to withstand HCFC cleaning agents for five minutes by ultrasonic, vapor or immersion. This solvent proof design allows all circuit board components to be cleaned together, at the same time, without resorting to more expensive epoxy end-sealed capacitors. Refer to the Mini-Glossary for recommended cleaning conditions.

Item Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85°C
Rated Voltage Range 4 to 50VDC
Capacitance Range 0.1 to 1,000µF
Capacitance Tolerance ±20% (M) at +20°C, 120Hz
Leakage Current I $ 0.01CV or 3µA, whichever is greater, after 2 minutes at +20°C.

Where I = Leakage current (µA), C = Nominal capacitance (µF) and V = Rated voltage (V)

Dissipation Factor
(Tan d)
At +20°C, 120Hz
Rated Voltage (V) 4
6.3
10
16
25
35
50
Size Ø3
0.42
0.27
0.23
0.19
0.16
0.14
0.12
Size Ø4-Ø6.3
0.42
0.24
0.20
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.10
Size Ø8-Ø10 ­ 0.4 0.3 0.26 0.16 0.14 0.12
Low Temperature Characteristics At 120Hz, impedance (Z) ratio between the -25°C or -40°C value and +20°C value shall not exceed the values given below.
Rated Voltage (V) 4
6.3
10
16
25
35
50
Z (-25°C)/Z (+20°C) Size Ø3-Ø10
7
4
3
2
2
2
2
Z (-40°C)/Z (+20°C) Size Ø3
17
10
8
6
4
3
3
Size Ø4-Ø10 15 10 8 6 4 3 3
Load Life he following specifications shall be satisfied when the capacitors are restored to +20°C after subjecting them to the DC rated voltage for the specified test time at +85°C. The sum of DC voltage and peak AC voltage must not exceed the full rated voltage of the capacitors.

Size Ø3: 1,000 hours Size Ø4-Ø10: 2,000 hours

Capacitance change : <= ±20% of the initial measured value
Tan d (DF) : <= 200% of the initial specified value
Leakage current : <= initial specified value

Shelf Life The following specifications shall be satisfied when the capacitors are restored to +20°C after exposing them for 500 hours at +85°C without voltage applied. The rated voltage shall be applied to the capacitors for a minimum of 30 minutes, at least 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before the measurements.

Capacitance change :

Size Ø3 : <= °20% of the initial measured value
Size Ø4-Ø10 : <= °15% of the initial measured value
Tan d (DF):
Size Ø3 : <=200% of the initial specified value
Size Ø4-Ø10 : <=150% of the initial specified value
Leakage current : <=initial specified value
Other Satisfies characteristic W of JIS C5141

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