General Purpose, Pulse and DC Transient Suppression
PME261 Series Metallized Impregnated Paper,
10.2 25.4 mm Lead Spacing, 400 1,000 VDC
Overview Applications
The PME261 Series is constructed of multilayer metallized paper, For general use in DC and low frequency pulse applications.
encapsulated and impregnated in self-extinguishing material
meeting the requirements of UL 94 V0.
Benefits
Voltage range: 400 1,000 VDC; 220 500 VAC
Capacitance range: 0.001 1 F
Lead spacing: 10.2 25.4 mm
Capacitance tolerance: 10%, 20%, 5% on request
Climatic category: 40/70/56, IEC 600681
Tape and reel packaging in accordance with IEC 602862
RoHS Compliant and lead-free terminations
Operating temperature range of - 40C to +70C in AC applications
Operating temperature range of - 40C to +100C in DC applications
Excellent self-healing properties. Ensures long life even when
subjected to frequent over-voltages.
Good resistance to ionization due to impregnated dielectric
Legacy Part Number System
PME261 K A 5100 K R30
Capacitance
Series Rated Voltage (VAC) Lead Spacing (mm) Capacitance Code (pF) Packaging
Tolerance
Metallized Paper K = 220 A = 10.2 The last three digits J = 5% See Ordering
E = 300 B = 15.2 r ep r e s ent si g n i fi c a nt K = 10% Options Table
J = 500 C = 20.3 fi g u r e s . F i r s t d i g i t M = 20%
E = 25.4 s p e c i fi e s t h e t ot a l
number of digits in the
capacitiance value.
New KEMET Part Number System
P 561 H E 103 K 220 A
Lead Spacing Capacitance Rated Voltage
Capacitor Class Series Size Code Capacitance Code (pF) Packaging
(mm) Tolerance (VAC)
P = Paper Metallized H = 10.2 See First two digits indicate the two most J = 5% 220 = 220 See Ordering
Paper Q = 15.2 Dimension s i g n i fi c a nt d i g i t s o f t h e c a p a c i t a n c e K = 10% 300 = 300 Options Table
General C = 20.3 Table value in picofarads. The third digit is M = 20% 500 = 500
Purpose E = 25.4 the number of following zeroes.
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PME261 Series Metallized Impregnated Paper, 10.2 25.4 mm Lead Spacing, 400 1,000 VDC
Benefits cont'd
IEC Publication 166 Type 1 The impregnated paper ensures excellent stability giving
High dV/dt capability outstanding reliability properties, especially in applications
Approved according to SEMILQPL having continuous operation
The capacitors meet the most stringent IEC humidity class, 56 days
Ordering Options Table
Lead KEMET Legacy
Spacing Lead Length Lead and Lead and
Type of Leads and Packaging
Nominal (mm) Packaging Packaging
(mm) Code Code
Standard Lead and Packaging Options
Bulk (Bag) Short Leads 6 + 0 /-1 C R06
Bulk (Bag) Max Length Leads 17 + 0 /-1 A R17
10.2
Tape & Reel (Standard Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 L R19T0
0
Other Lead and Packaging Options
Tape & Reel (Large Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 P R19T1
0
Native 10.2
Ammo Pack H = 16 . 5 +/- 0. 5 LAF3 R30XA
0
formed to 7.5
Standard Lead and Packaging Options
Bulk (Bag) Short Leads 6 + 0 /-1 C R06
Bulk (Bag) Max Length Leads 3 0 + 5 /- 0 A R30
15.2
Tape & Reel (Standard Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 L R19T0
0
Other Lead and Packaging Options
Tape & Reel (Large Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 P R19T1
0
Standard Lead and Packaging Options
Bulk (Tray) Short Leads 6 + 0 /-1 C R06
Bulk (Bag) Max Length Leads 3 0 + 5 /- 0 A R30
20.3
Tape & Reel (Standard Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 L R19T0
0
Other Lead and Packaging Options
Tape & Reel (Large Reel) H = 18 . 5 +/- 0. 5 P R19T1
0
Standard Lead and Packaging Options
25.4
Bulk (Tray) Short Leads 6 + 0 /-1 C R06
Bulk (Bag) Max Length Leads 3 0 + 5 /- 0 A R30
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