Ceramic Safety Capacitors - Engineering Center
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Ceramic Safety CapacitorsAvoiding the Confusion
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Outline
• What are safety capacitors?
• Certification and Classification
• Lead Styles
• KEMET Ceramics Offering
• Key Takeaways
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Outline
• What are safety capacitors?
• Certification and Classification
• Lead Styles
• KEMET Ceramics Offering
• Key Takeaways
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Primary Function?
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Devices Need Power
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Home Dryer ExampleIdeal Scenario
240VAC
Time (s)Vo
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Home Dryer ExampleReal Scenario
Lightning Strike
240VAC
Time (s)Vo
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How do we Reduce EMI on AC Line?AC Line Filter
AC line filterLine/HOT
NeutralGround
Cx Cx Cx
Cy
Cy
Cy
Cy
Inductor
Class X CapacitorsLine to Neutral
Line to Line
Class Y CapacitorsLine to Ground
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What happens if X or Y capacitor fails?
Blow fuse or fire Electric Shock
Class X Capacitors Class Y Capacitors
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Defining Safety Capacitors
✓
Line to Line
Line to Ground
X / Y
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Outline
• What are safety capacitors?
• Certification and Classification
• Lead Styles
• KEMET Ceramics Offering
• Key Takeaways
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Safety CertificationsIEC 60384-14
UL 60384-14
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Safety CertificationsPurpose of IEC 60384-14?
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Safety CertificationsThe Process
VDE IMQ TUV DEMKO
IEC 60384-14
FIMKO
Main Specification
Certification Body
Individual Certification
Body Mark
Harmonized Certification Mark
UL 60384-14
UL
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Safety Certifications
✓ Proper markings per 60384-14
✓ Up-to-date license (certificate) available
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Sub ClassificationPer IEC 60384-14
Subclass Peak Impulse
Voltage in Service
Application Peak Impulse before
endurance test
X1>2.5 kV
≤ 4.0 kV
High pulse application
(Industrial)
4 kV per C ≤ 1µF
4/√C kV per C >1µF
X2≤ 2.5 kV General purpose
(Home appliance)
2.5 kV per C ≤1µF
2.5/√C kV per C >1µF
Subclass Rated Voltage Type of Bridged
Insulation
Peak Impulse before
endurance test
Y1≤ 500 Vac Double insulation or
reinforced Insulation
(Industrial)
8 kV
Y2≥ 150 Vac
≤ 500 Vac
Basic insulation or
supplementary insulation
(Home appliance)
5 kV
Example → X1 400 VAC / Y2 250 VAC
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SubstitutionCan you substitute one class with another?
Class Substitution1
X1 Y1 or Y2
X2 X1, Y1, or Y2
Y2 Y1
Y1 None1Substitutions are of the same or higher voltage rating
X1
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Outline
• What are safety capacitors?
• Certification and Classification
• Lead Styles
• KEMET Ceramics Offering
• Key Takeaways
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Lead Styles
Straight Outside
Kink
Inside
Kink
Vertical / Inline
Kink
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Lead Styles
Straight
Outside
Kink
Inside
Kink
Vertical / Inline
Kink
PCB Board
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Lead StylesOutside vs Inside Kink
Outside
Kink
Inside
Kink
d
d
Space Issues Clearance Issues
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Lead StylesStraight vs Vertical / Inline Kink
Straight Vertical / Inline
Kink
d
Side View Side View
Top View Top View
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Construction
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Outline
• What are safety capacitors?
• Classification and Certification
• Lead Styles
• KEMET Ceramics Offering
• Key Takeaways
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HIGH VOLTAGEC900 Safety Disc
Safety SMD
ER Safety Disc
Class and Voltage Ratings:
• X1 400 VAC / Y2 250 VAC
• X1 440 VAC / Y2 300 VAC
• X1 760 VAC / Y1 500 VAC
• X1 400 VAC / Y1 250 VAC
• X1 400 VAC / Y1 400 VAC
Class and Voltage Ratings
• X1 250 VAC / Y2 250 VAC
• X2 250 VAC
• Up to 5 kV Pulse Capable
• Industrial Grade
Case Sizes:
• 1808-2225
Lead Styles:
• Straight
• Outside
• Vertical
Class and Voltage Ratings:
• X1 440 VAC / Y2 250 VAC
• X1 440 VAC / Y2 300 VAC
• X1 760 VAC / Y1 500 VAC
Lead Styles:
• Straight
• Outside
• Vertical
AC, AS, AH ERO, ERK, ERP
KJ Safety DiscClass and Voltage Ratings:
• X1 440 VAC / Y1 400 VAC
• X1 400 VAC / Y1 250 VAC
Lead Styles:
• Straight
• Outside
• Vertical
KJN, KJY
COMING
SOON
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Key Takeaways
• Interference suppression
• Certified to IEC-60384-14 specification
• Marking and Certificate
• KEMET offers both X and Y safety capacitors with a variety of lead styles
• Be on the look-out for Safety SMD
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Thank You!!!Mark R. Laps
Technical Product Manager
Ceramic Business Group
KEMET Electronics
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