4ME12
SERIES
Metallized Polyester
High Voltage Metallized Polyester Capacitors
Type 4ME12 is a versatile metallized polyester capacitor that is produced in a
wrap and fill, tubular configuration with axial wire leads.
FEATURES
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Compact size / lightweight
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Excellent capacitance stability
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Self-healing construction
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Voltage range of 1,000VDC to
15,000VDC
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Capacitance range of .001µF
to 1.00µF
STANDARD CONFIGURATION
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Axial lead termination
Specification Summary
Capacitance Range
.001µF to 1.00µF
Capacitance Tolerance
M=±20%, K=±10%
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C
Enclosure/ Construction
Extended metallized polyester film
Voltage Rating
1,000VDC to 15,000VDC
Quality Control
Capacitors are tested 100% for:
o Capacitance
o Tolerance
o Dissipation Factor
o Dielectric withstanding Voltage
o Insulation Resistance
o Equivalent Series Resistance
Process and inspection data are maintained on file and available
on special request.
Environmental
Parameter
Vibration
Immersion
Shock
Humidity
Thermal Shock
Life
Method
204
104
213
106
107
108
Condition
D
B
I
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F
Reference MIL-STD-202
Characteristics
Insulation Resistance
Temperature(°C)
25
Megaohms x
25,000
Microfarads
85
2,500
Capacitance Change
Temperature (°C )
-40
Percentage Change
-6
(typical)
85
+6
Reference MIL-STD-202
Reference MIL-STD-202
Dissipation Factor
When measured at 1 KHz and 25°C the dissipation factor will not
exceed 1.0 percent.
Dielectric Strength
Capacitors withstand a DC potential of 120% rated
voltage applied between the terminals for five (5)
minutes without permanent breakdown. Test voltage is
applied and discharged through a resistance of 50,000
ohms minimum.
DETAIL DATA
EC PART
NUMBER
4ME12-102-
4ME12-122-
4ME12-152-
4ME12-182-
4ME12-222-
4ME12-272-
4ME12-332-
4ME12-392-
4ME12-472-
4ME12-562-
4ME12-682-
4ME12-822-
4ME12-103-
4ME12-123-
4ME12-153-
4ME12-183-
4ME12-223-
4ME12-273-
4ME12-333-
4ME12-393-
4ME12-473-
4ME12-563-
4ME12-683-
4ME12-823-
4ME12-104-
4ME12-124-
4ME12-154-
4ME12-184-
4ME12-224-
4ME12-274-
4ME12-334-
4ME12-394-
4ME12-474-
4ME12-564-
4ME12-684-
4ME12-824-
4ME12-105-
MFD
0.0010
0.0012
0.0015
0.0018
0.0022
0.0027
0.0033
0.0039
0.0047
0.0056
0.0068
0.0082
0.0100
0.0120
0.0150
0.0180
0.0220
0.0270
0.0330
0.0390
0.0470
0.0560
0.0680
0.0820
0.1000
0.1200
0.1500
0.1800
0.2200
0.2700
0.3300
0.3900
0.4700
0.5600
0.6800
0.8200
1.0000
1,000 VDC
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0.302 1.062
0.323 1.062
0.347 1.062
0.374 1.062
0.405 1.062
0.437 1.062
0.489 1.062
0.527 1.062
0.574 1.062
0.412 1.812
0.457 1.812
0.489 1.812
0.528 1.812
0.569 1.812
0.618 1.812
0.671 1.812
0.733 1.812
2,000 VDC
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0.309 1.062
0.331 1.062
0.358 1.062
0.388 1.062
0.421 1.062
0.452 1.062
0.497 1.062
0.535 1.062
0.581 1.062
0.381 1.812
0.413 1.812
0.446 1.812
0.498 1.812
0.537 1.812
0.585 1.812
0.640 1.812
0.699 1.812
0.753 1.812
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4,000 VDC
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0.304 1.188
0.328 1.188
0.355 1.188
0.379 1.188
0.326 1.188
0.348 1.188
0.376 1.188
0.406 1.188
0.440 1.188
0.484 1.188
0.531 1.188
0.375 1.812
0.407 1.812
0.452 1.812
0.490 1.812
0.525 1.812
0.568 1.812
0.613 1.812
0.667 1.812
0.725 1.812
0.793 1.812
0.862 1.812
0.956 1.812
1.040 1.812
1.143 1.812
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6,000 VDC
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0.307 1.562
0.328 1.562
0.355 1.562
0.387 1.562
0.418 1.562
0.354 1.562
0.381 1.562
0.410 1.562
0.445 1.562
0.489 1.562
0.531 1.562
0.574 1.562
0.632 1.562
0.684 1.562
0.749 1.562
0.534 2.562
0.581 2.562
0.625 2.562
0.678 2.562
0.733 2.562
0.800 2.562
0.872 2.562
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8,000 VDC
10,000 VDC
15,000 VDC
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0.294 1.937 0.337 2.312 0.387 3.125
0.314 1.937 0.357 2.312 0.414 3.125
0.342 1.937 0.368 2.312 0.451 3.125
0.367 1.937 0.337 2.312 0.486 3.125
0.398 1.937 0.360 2.312 0.528 3.125
0.343 1.937 0.388 2.312 0.576 3.125
0.371 1.937 0.417 2.312 0.628 3.125
0.397 1.937 0.445 2.312 0.676 3.125
0.429 1.937 0.480 2.312 0.734 3.125
0.471 1.937 0.516 2.312 0.795 3.125
0.510 1.937 0.560 2.312 0.868 3.125
0.551 1.937 0.617 2.312 0.947 3.125
0.600 1.937 0.662 2.312 1.040 3.125
0.650 1.937 0.717 2.312 1.130 3.125
0.717 1.937 0.793 2.312
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0.779 1.937 0.862 2.312
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0.709 3.250
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0.771 3.250
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Note:
The fifth number of the part number represents the DC Voltage (i.e. L=1,000 VDC, P=2,000 VDC, etc.). Additionally, the tenth
character of the part number represents the capacitance tolerance: M=±20%, K=±10%.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND APPLICATION NOTE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Type 4ME12 High Voltage Metallized Polyester Capacitors have high
insulation resistance and will retain a charge for several days unless an external discharge path is
provided. In addition, discharged capacitors may build up a residual charge due to dielectric absorption.
Care must be taken to assure that capacitors are properly discharged, and equipment should be
designed to prevent contact with charged capacitors to avoid the possibility of serious shock. After
voltage is applied to the capacitors, the terminals should be short circuited for a period of three (3) hours
before handling.
APPLICATION NOTE: Please contact Electronic Concepts for instructions before using the
4ME12 capacitor, in applications where high peak currents and/or reverse voltage are involved.
HOW TO ORDER
TYPE
High voltage metallized polyester
4ME
12 S
104
M
STYLE / VOLTAGE
Cylindrical, axial wire leads / 1,000VDC - 15,000VDC
CAPACITANCE IN PICOFARADS
The first two digits are significant, the third represents the number of zeros
(e.g. 104 = 100,000 pfd = .1mfd)
TOLERANCE
M=±20%, K=±10%
Marking And Date Code
All capacitors are marked with company initials "EC", corporate logo or EC trademark—in addition to type 4ME12, capacitance,
tolerance, rated DC working voltage and date code. The first two digits of the date code represent the year, the second two digits the
week, i.e., 0952 is the 52nd week of 2009, 0902 is the second week of 2009.
Quality Assurance
Major emphasis is placed on quality assurance. EC is an ISO 9001-2000 and AS9100:2004 Certified Company. Raw material
inspection and the use of SPC manufacturing procedures assure the highest quality standards. Procedures are fully described in the
EC Quality Control Manual. Electronic Concepts will continue to advance the state-of-the-art by utilizing leading edge technology,
compact capacitor designs and establishing reliability procedures.
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Rev. B
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Ireland
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