Data Sheet
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Alu-X product lines
Snap-in capacitors
Series/Type: B43255
Date: April 2008
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Long life grade capacitors
Applications
Frequency converters
Professional power supplies in industrial electronics
Features
High reliability
High CV product
RoHS-compatible
Long load life of 5000 h at 105 °C
Construction
Aluminum case, fully insulated
Snap-in solder pins to hold component in place on PC-board
Minus pole marking on the insulating sleeve
Case with safety vent
Specifications and characteristics in brief
Rated voltage VR200 … 450 V DC
Operating temperature
range
VR 400 V DC: –40 °C … +105 °C
VR 450 V DC: –25 °C … +105 °C
Rated capacitance CR
(20 °C, 120 Hz)
47 … 1500 µF
Capacitance tolerance ±20% M
Load life
(105 °C, VR, IAC,R)
5000 h Requirements:
C/C ±20% of initial value
tan δ≤ 2 times initial specified limit
Ileak initial specified limit
Leakage current Ileak
(20 °C, after 5 minutes)
Dissipation factor (max.)
(20 °C, 120 Hz)
VR (V DC) 200 ... 400 450
tan δ0.15 0.20
Low temperature stability
(impedance ratio)
(120 Hz)
VR (V DC) 200 ... 400 450
48
Shelf life After storage for 1000 h at 105 °C, the capacitors shall meet the require-
ment of load life test after reforming process. After test: VR to be applied
for 30 minutes, 24 to 48 hours before measurement.
Frequency multiplier
for rated ripple current
50 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.90 1.00 1.20 1.50 1.55
Temperature multiplier
for rated ripple current
+40 °C +55 °C+70 °C +85 °C +105 °C
2.7 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.0
Ileak 0.02 µA CR
µF
------- VR
V
-------
⎝⎠
⎛⎞
Z 25 °C()
Z +20 °C()
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Dimensional drawing
* = Shorter terminal (4.0 ± 0.5) is also available upon request.
KAL1095-Q-E
Mounting
holes
Minus pole marking
d+1 max.
0.8±0.1
6.0±1*
0.8±0.1
1.5±0.1
10±0.2
ø2±0.1
Safety vent
on the base
Base
41
˚
±25
˚
l+2 max.
Insulating
sleeve
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Overview of available types
VR
(V DC)
200 250 315 350 400 450
Case dimensions d × l (mm)
CR (µF)
47 22 × 30
56 22 × 25 25.4 × 25
68 25.4 × 25 25.4 × 30
82 22 × 25 22 × 25 25.4 × 25 30 × 30
100 22 × 30 25.4 × 25 25.4 × 30 30 × 30
120 25.4 × 25 25.4 × 30 30 × 25 30 × 30
150 22 × 25 30 × 25 25.4 × 30 30 × 30 35 × 30
180 22 × 30 30 × 25 25.4 × 35 35 × 30 35 × 35
220 22 × 25 25.4 × 30 30 × 30 30 × 35 35 × 30 35 × 40
270 25.4 × 25 25.4 × 35 35 × 30 30 × 40 35 × 35 35 × 45
330 25.4 × 30 30 × 30 35 × 30 35 × 35 35 × 40 35 × 50
390 25.4 × 35 30 × 35 35 × 35 35 × 40 35 × 45
470 25.4 × 40 35 × 30 35 × 40 35 × 45 35 × 50
560 30 × 35 35 × 35 35 × 45 35 × 50
680 30 × 40 35 × 40 35 × 50
820 35 × 35 35 × 45
1000 35 × 35 35 × 50
1200 35 × 40
1500 35 × 50
1800
2200
2700
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Technical data and ordering codes
VR
V DC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
200 220 22 × 25 0.82 B43255A2227M000
270 25.4 × 25 1.00 B43255A2277M000
330 25.4 × 30 1.18 B43255A2337M000
390 25.4 × 35 1.35 B43255A2397M000
470 25.4 × 40 1.56 B43255A2477M000
560 30 × 35 1.76 B43255A2567M000
680 30 × 40 2.03 B43255A2687M000
820 35 × 35 2.29 B43255A2827M000
1000 35 × 35 2.53 B43255A2108M000
1200 35 × 40 2.69 B43255A2128M000
1500 35 × 50 3.25 B43255A2158M000
250 150 22 × 25 0.68 B43255E2157M000
180 22 × 30 0.79 B43255E2187M000
220 25.4 × 30 0.96 B43255E2227M000
270 25.4 × 35 1.13 B43255E2277M000
330 30 × 30 1.28 B43255E2337M000
390 30 × 35 1.47 B43255E2397M000
470 35 × 30 1.65 B43255E2477M000
560 35 × 35 1.89 B43255E2567M000
680 35 × 40 2.18 B43255E2687M000
820 35 × 45 2.50 B43255E2827M000
1000 35 × 50 2.87 B43255E2108M000
315 82 22 × 25 0.48 B43255A0826M000
100 22 × 30 0.57 B43255A0107M000
120 25.4 × 25 0.64 B43255A0127M000
150 30 × 25 0.78 B43255A0157M000
180 30 × 25 0.86 B43255A0187M000
220 30 × 30 1.00 B43255A0227M000
270 35 × 30 1.20 B43255A0277M000
330 35 × 30 1.33 B43255A0337M000
390 35 × 35 1.52 B43255A0397M000
470 35 × 40 1.74 B43255A0477M000
560 35 × 45 1.98 B43255A0567M000
680 35 × 50 2.27 B43255A0687M000
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350 82 22 × 25 0.48 B43255A4826M000
100 25.4 × 25 0.59 B43255A4107M000
120 25.4 × 30 0.68 B43255A4127M000
150 25.4 × 30 0.76 B43255A4157M000
180 25.4 × 35 0.88 B43255A4187M000
220 30 × 35 1.06 B43255A4227M000
270 30 × 40 1.23 B43255A4277M000
330 35 × 35 1.40 B43255A4337M000
390 35 × 40 1.59 B43255A4397M000
470 35 × 45 1.82 B43255A4477M000
560 35 × 50 2.06 B43255A4567M000
400 56 22 × 25 0.40 B43255A9566M000
68 25.4 × 25 0.48 B43255A9686M000
82 25.4 × 25 0.53 B43255A9826M000
100 25.4 × 30 0.62 B43255A9107M000
120 30 × 25 0.70 B43255A9127M000
150 30 × 30 0.83 B43255A9157M000
180 35 × 30 0.98 B43255A9187M000
220 35 × 30 1.08 B43255A9227M000
270 35 × 35 1.26 B43255A9277M000
330 35 × 40 1.46 B43255A9337M000
390 35 × 45 1.66 B43255A9397M000
470 35 × 50 1.89 B43255A9477M000
450 47 22 × 30 0.39 B43255A5476M000
56 25.4 × 25 0.44 B43255A5566M000
68 25.4 × 30 0.51 B43255A5686M000
82 30 × 30 0.61 B43255A5826M000
100 30 × 30 0.68 B43255A5107M000
120 30 × 30 0.74 B43255A5127M000
150 35 × 30 0.90 B43255A5157M000
180 35 × 35 1.03 B43255A5187M000
220 35 × 40 1.19 B43255A5227M000
270 35 × 45 1.38 B43255A5277M000
330 35 × 50 1.58 B43255A5337M000
Technical data and ordering codes
VR
V DC
CR
120 Hz
20 °C
µF
Case
dimensions
d × l
mm
IAC,R
120 Hz
105 °C
A
Ordering code
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General
Also see “Important notes” on page 9.
1 Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a bi-polar structure. This is marked on the body of the
capacitor. A capacitor must not be mounted with reversed polarity. The application of an AC
or reverse voltage may cause a short circuit or damage the capacitor. Bi-polar capacitors
must not be used in AC applications, where the polarity may be reversed in the circuits or is
unknown.
2 The DC voltage applied to the capacitor terminal must not exceed its rated operating voltage,
as this will result in a rapid increase of the leakage current and may damage the capacitor. It
is recommended to operate the capacitor at 7080% of its rated voltage to optimize its serv-
ice life.
3 The ripple current applied to the capacitor must be within the permitted range. An excessive
ripple current leads to impaired electrical properties and may damage the capacitor. Note that
the sum of the peak values of the ripple voltage and the DC operating voltage must not ex-
ceed the rated DC voltage.
4 Capacitors must be used within their permitted range of operating temperature. Operation at
room temperature optimizes their service life.
5 Capacitors with case diameter 8 mm are equipped with a safety vent. In capacitors fitted
with a lead or soldering lug, the safety vent is usually located at the base of the case. It needs
sufficient space around it to operate optimally. The following dimensions are recommended:
for case diameter d = 8 to 16 mm, more than 2 mm; for d =18 to 35 mm, more than 3 mm;
and for d = 42 mm or more, more than 5 mm.
6 Capacitors should not be mounted with the safety vent face down on the board. Do not locate
any wire or copper trace near the safety vent. Do not reverse the voltage, as this may result
in excess pressure and the leakage of electrolyte.
7 Gas is released through the safety vent when the pressure inside the capacitor is too high. A
gaseous liquid around the safety vent does not indicate a leakage of electrolyte.
8 The capacitor should be stored under conditions of normal temperature and in a non-acid,
non-alkali environment of normal humidity. Exposure to high temperatures, for example un-
der direct sunlight, will reduce its operating life. If the capacitor is stored in an environment
containing acids or alkalis, the solderability of the leads may be affected.
9 The leakage current of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor may increase after a long period
of storage. After such storage, the capacitor must be aged by applying the rated operating
voltage for 68 hours before use.
10 Manual soldering:
a Soldering must be performed within the specified conditions.
Bit temperature: 350 °C; application time of soldering iron: 3 seconds.
b Ensure that the soldering iron does not touch any part of the capacitor body.
Cautions and warnings
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11 Do not apply excessive force to the leads and terminals. Do not move the capacitor after sol-
dering it onto the PC board and do not carry the PC board by gripping the capacitor. Observe
the following rules to prevent undue stress to the capacitor:
a Do not tilt or bend the capacitor after soldering.
b Ensure that the terminal spacing matches the corresponding hole spacing on the PC
board.
12 The aluminum case is not insulated from the cathode. Do not place a conductor under the
aluminum capacitors on the PC board as this may cause a short circuit. The case and top of
capacitors used in switched mode power supplies have a high-voltage-resistant heat shrink
sleeve to ensure safe usage.
13 The leads of capacitors with a case diameter exceeding 14 mm cannot be used for fixing.
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