Description
Vishay BC Components 2222-373-45185 | 1.8µF 250V MKT Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor
Product Specifications: 2222 373 45185 Capacitor
Manufacturer: Vishay BC Components (formerly Philips)
Series: MKT 373 (General Purpose)
Component Type: Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor
Capacitance: 1.8 µF
Rated Voltage (DC): 250V DC
Rated Voltage (AC): 160V AC
Tolerance: ±10% (K)
Dielectric: Metallized Polyester Film (MKT)
Lead Spacing (Pitch): 22.5 mm
Mounting Type: Through-Hole (Radial)
Termination: Solderable Tinned Wire
Case Construction: Flame retardant plastic case and epoxy resin (UL 94 V-0)
Climatic Category: 55/105/56 (IEC 60068-1)
Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +105°C
Key Features & Applications
Self-Healing Dielectric: The metallized film construction allows the capacitor to recover from internal transient breakdowns, ensuring a long operational life.
High Pulse Strength: Designed to handle significant (rate of voltage rise), making it stable in switching environments.
Low Inductance: Wound cell construction provides low self-inductance, suitable for high-frequency bypass and decoupling.
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Common Applications:
Bypassing, decoupling, and signal coupling.
Energy storage in low-pulse environments.
General-purpose filtering in industrial power supplies.
Consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment.

