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Discoidal Capacitors

Discoidal feedthrough ceramic capacitors are the building blocks of the EMI filter industry. These discoidal capacitors provide great versatility in meeting varied voltage, capacitance, and dimensional requirements. The non-polar, multi-layer capacitors are small, reliable and high in dielectric strength.  

The low profile designs are also available in various OD, ID, and thickness.  We are currently offering mini discoidal as small as to 0.050".

Spectrum Control's ceramic capacitors are designed and produced in our State College, PA (USA) facility.

  • Excellent high-frequency performance
  • Low profile design
  • Rugged construction
  • Low impedance, many paths to ground
  • Low inductance, non-polar
  • AC applications up to 240V
  • DC applications up to 500V
  • -55°C to +125°C operation
  • High frequency applications
  • EMI filtering and multi-pin connectors
  • Medical devices
  • EMI/RFI suppression filters
  • Commercial applications
  • Defense applications
  • Power supplies
  • Converters
  • Multi-line designs
  • Industrial control process
  • Various OD, ID and thickness configurations
  • Pressed discoidals with surface printed terminals
  • Multi-hole discoidal designs
  • Miniature discoidals down to .050" OD
  • Arrays
  • Custom style capability
  • High voltage designs available
  • High-temperature designs available

Multilayer Discoidal

ceramics
Electrical Parameter Test Method Temperature Coefficient
NP0 X7R Z5U
Temperature Coefficient EIA 198 ±30 ppm/°C,
-55 to +125°C
±15%,
-55 to +125°C
+22, -56%,
+10 to +85°C
Capacitance
Tolerance
EIA Tolerance Code K, M, P K, M, P M, P, Z
Capacitance Test
@ 25°C
MIL-STD-202,
Method 305
Cap = 100 pF: 1 MHz, 1 Vrms
Cap > 100 pF: 1 KHz, 1 Vrms
1 KHz, 1 Vrms 1 KHz, 0.5 Vrms
Dissipation Factor
@ 25°C
MIL-STD-202,
Method 305
0.15% Max 3.5% Max 3.5% Max
Aging Rate (Per Decade)   0% <2.0% <3.5%
Insulation Resistance @ 25°C MIL-STD-202,
Method 302
1000 MO · µF
or 100 KMO,
whichever is less
1000 MO · µF
or 100 KMO,
whichever is less
1000 MO · µF
or 100 KMO,
whichever is less
Insulation
Resistance @ 125°C
MIL-STD-202,
Method 302
100 MO · µF
or 10 KMO,
whichever is less
100 MO · µF
or 10 KMO,
whichever is less
100 MO · µF
or 10 KMO,
whichever is less
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage MIL-STD-202,
Method 301
250% of Rated Voltage,
5-second hold,
30-50 mA
250% of Rated Voltage,
5-second hold,
30-50 mA
250% of Rated Voltage,
5-second hold,
30-50 mA