KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – High Reliability
T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic for High Reliability
Applications, 2.5 – 63 VDC
Overview
The KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP) is a solid
electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode
capable of delivering very low ESR and improved
capacitance retention at high frequencies. KO-CAP
combines the low ESR of multilayer ceramic, the high
capacitance of aluminum electrolytic and the volumetric
efficiency of tantalum into a single surface mount package.
Unlike liquid electrolyte-based capacitors, KO-CAP
has a very long operational life and high ripple current
capabilities.
The T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic offers the same
performance advantages as other KO-CAP series with
screening options associated with high reliability ("Hi-
Rel") applications. These Commerical-Off-The-Shelf
(COTS) grade components are built with a tin-lead
(SnPb) termination finish and offer several surge current
screening options. The recommended application derating
for these capacitors is 10 – 20%, rendering them suitable for
application voltages from 2.25 to 50 VDC.
The T540 Series is the first polymer electrolytic capacitor
available with failure rate options as defined by KEMET's
KO-CAP Reliability Assessment method. This method utilizes
accelerated conditions (voltage and temperature) applied to
board-mounted samples to assess long term device reliability.
The failure rates available are B (0.1% per 1,000 hours), C
(0.01% per 1,000 hours) and D (0.001% per 1,000 hours). The
KO-CAP Reliability Assessment method was developed as
a result of over ten years of research and is described in
numerous papers available on www.kemet.com.
Benefits
• Approved for DLA Drawing 04051
• B, C and D failure rates available
• High frequency capacitance retention
• Surge current testing options
• Volumetrically efficient
• Low ESR
• EIA standard case sizes
• 100% accelerated steady state aging
• KEMET's KO-CAP Reliability Assessment method
Applications
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Typical applications include decoupling and filtering in defense and aerospace applications that require low ESR or a benign
failure mode.
When extreme temperatures and humidity are taken into account, polymer capacitors offer a number of advantages over
other types of capacitors. KEMET continues to investigate the behavior of polymer capacitors in extreme conditions. If
you have questions about using these capacitors in a specific environment or application, we suggest you contact your
local KEMET representative or Field Application Engineer. You may also refer to “Considerations for Polymer Capacitors in
Extreme Environments” located at
www.kemet.com/ExtremePolymerPaper.
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – High Reliability
T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic for High Reliability Applications, 2.5 – 63 VDC
K-SIM
For a detailed analysis of specific part numbers, please visit ksim.kemet.com to access KEMET’s K-SIM software. KEMET
K-SIM is designed to simulate behavior of components with respect to frequency, ambient temperature, and DC bias levels.
Ordering Information
T
Capacitor
Class
540
Series
D
Case
Size
B
C
D
107
Capacitance
Code (pF)
M
Capacitance
Tolerance
10
Rated
Voltage
(VDC)
2R5 = 2.5
003 = 3
004 = 4
006 = 6.3
010 = 10
016 = 16
020 = 20
025 = 25
035 = 35
050 = 50
063 = 63
A
Failure Rate/
Design
H
Termination
Finish
65
Surge Option
65 = 4 cycles at
25°C ±5°C**
66 = 10 cycles at
25°C ±5°C***
67 = 10 cycles at
−55°C +0°C/−5°C
and +85°C ±5°C***
10
ESR
10 = ESR -
Standard
20 = ESR -
Low
Packaging
(C-Spec)
Blank = 7"
Reel
7280 = 13"
Reel
T=
540 =
Tantalum Polymer
COTS
First two digits
M = ±20%
represent
significant figures.
Third digit specifies
number of zeros.
A = N/A
H = Standard
B* = 0.1%/
Solder Coated
1,000 hours
(SnPb 5% Pb
C* = 0.01%/
minimum)
1,000 hours
D* = 0.001%/
1,000 hours
* Select part numbers
** Before voltage aging
*** After voltage aging
Ordering Information – DLA Drawing 04051
04051-
Drawing Number
04051
001
Dash Number
A
Surge Current Option
See Part Number List
Blank = 4 cycles +25°C ±5°C
Before Voltage Aging
A = 10 cycles +25°C ±5°C
After Voltage Aging
B = 10 cycles −55°C
+0°C/−5°C and +85°C ±5°C
After Voltage Aging
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – High Reliability
T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic for High Reliability Applications, 2.5 – 63 VDC
Performance Characteristics
Item
Operating Temperature
Rated Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerance
Rated Voltage Range
DF (120 Hz)
ESR (100 kHz)
Leakage Current
−55°C to 125°C *
4.7 – 680 µF at 120 Hz/25°C
M Tolerance (20%)
2.5 – 63 V
≤ 10%
Refer to Part Number Electrical Specification Table
≤ 0.1C V (µA) at rated voltage after 5 minutes
Performance Characteristics
* KEMET’s Polymer COTS (T540/T541 Series) capacitors are rated for operation between −55°C and +125°C. Parametric electrical performance remains
within stated specification limits after 1,000 hours of continuous operation and/or storage at +125°C. Long-term duty cycles or storage at or above
+125°C may result in an increase in ESR performance outside of the stated specification limits.
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – High Reliability
T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic for High Reliability Applications, 2.5 – 63 VDC
Qualification
Test
Condition
Δ C/C
Endurance
105°C at rated voltage, 2,000 hours
125°C at 2/3 rated voltage, 2,000 hours
DF
DCL**
ESR
Δ C/C
Storage Life
125°C at 0 volts, 2,000 hours
DF
DCL**
ESR
Δ C/C
Humidity
60°C, 90% RH, 500 hours, rated voltage
60°C, 90% RH, 500 hours, no load
DF
DCL
+25°C
Temperature Stability
Extreme temperature exposure at a
succession of continuous steps at +25ºC,
−55ºC, +25ºC, +85ºC, +125ºC, +25ºC
Δ C/C
DF
DCL
±5%
IL
IL
Δ C/C
Surge Voltage
105°C, 1.32 x rated voltage, 33 Ω resistance,
1,000 cycles
DF
DCL
ESR
Mechanical Shock/
Vibration
Additional Qualification
Tests per MIL–PRF–
55365/8
MIL–STD–202, Method 213, Condition I, 100 G peak
MIL–STD–202, Method 204, Condition D, 10 Hz to
2,000 Hz, 20 G peak
Δ C/C
DF
DCL
Characteristics
Within −20%/+10% of initial value
≤ initial limit
1.25 x initial limit at 125ºC
2 x initial limit
Within −20%/+10% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within 2.0 x initial limit
Within 2.0 x initial limit
Within −5%/+35% of initial value
≤ initial limit
Within 3.0 x initial limit
−55°C
±10%
IL
n/a
+85°C (1)
±20%
1.2 x IL
10 x IL
+125°C (2)
±30%
1.5 x IL
10 x IL
Within −20/+5% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within ±10% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Please contact KEMET for more information.
*IL = Initial limit
** The test voltage shall be maintained during the cool down from elevated test temperature to +25°C. After cool down, the capacitors shall be
discharged for a minimum of 5 minutes. DC leakage measurements are allowed at this time.
(1) ≥16V - D C/C = ±30%
(2) ≥16V - D C/C = ±40%
Certification
DLA Drawing 04051
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – High Reliability
T540 COTS Polymer Electrolytic for High Reliability Applications, 2.5 – 63 VDC
Electrical Characteristics
ESR vs. Frequency
100
Capacitance vs. Frequency
1000
Impedance, ESR (Ohms)
10
1
Capacitance (µF)
T540B686M006AHE080_Imp
T540D337M006AHE040_Imp
T540D337M006AHE025_Imp
T540B686M006AHE080_ESR
T540D337M006AHE040_ESR
T540D337M006AHE025_ESR
100
0.1
10
T540B686M006AHE080
T540D337M006AHE040
T540D337M006AHE025
0.01
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
Frequency (Hz)
1,000,000
10,000,000
1
100
1,000
10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
Frequency (Hz)
Dimensions – Millimeters (Inches)
Metric will govern
CATHODE (-) END VIEW
W
H
X
T
S
G
S
Termination cutout
at KEMET's option,
either end
SIDE VIEW
B
B
ANODE (+) END VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
A
E
P
R
L
F
Case Size
KEMET
B
C
D
EIA
L
W
H
Component Dimensions
B ±0.15
F ±0.1 S ±0.3
±(0.004) ±(0.012) (Ref) ±0.006
2.2
(0.087)
2.2
(0.087)
2.4
(0.095)
0.8
(0.031)
1.3
(0.051)
1.3
(0.051)
0.4
(0.016)
0.5
(0.020)
0.5
(0.020)
Total
Weight
P
R
T
A
G
E
(Ref) (Ref) (Ref) (Min) (Ref) (Ref)
(mg)
98.30
193.46
352.36
X
(Ref)
3.5±0.2
2.8±0.2
1.9±0.1
3528–21 (0.138±0.008) (0.110±0.008) (0.075±0.004)
6.0±0.3
3.2±0.3
2.5±0.3
6032–28 (0.236±0.012) (0.126±0.012) (0.098±0.012)
7.3±0.3
4.3±0.3
2.8±0.3
7343–31 (0.287±0.012) (0.169±0.012) (0.110±0.012)
0.10±0.10
0.5
1.0
0.13
1.9
1.8
2.2
(0.004±.004) (0.020) (0.039) (0.005) (0.075) (0.071) (0.087)
0.10±0.10
0.9
1.0
0.13
3.1
2.8
2.4
(0.004±.004) (0.035) (0.039) (0.005) (0.122) (0.110) (0.095)
0.10±0.10
0.9
1.0
0.13
3.8
3.5
3.5
(0.004±.004) (0.035) (0.039) (0.005) (0.150) (0.138) (0.138)
Notes: (Ref) – Dimensions provided for reference only.
These weights are provided as reference. If exact weights are needed, please contact your KEMET Sales Representative
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