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EMI Suppression Capacitor, Ceramic Disc,
Class X2, 400 VAC
FEATURES
• Complying with IEC 60384-14
• High reliability
• Radial leads
• Singlelayer AC disc safety capacitors
• Material categorization: for definitions of
compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912

APPLICATIONS
• X2 according to IEC 60384-14
• Line-to-line filtering (Class X)
• EMI / RFI suppression and filtering
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
DESCRIPTION VALUE DESIGN
Ceramic Class 2 The capacitors consist of a ceramic disc of which both sides
Ceramic Dielectric Y5V Z5U are silver-plated. Connection leads are made of tinned
copper having a diameter of 0.025" (0.64 mm). The
Voltage (VAC) 400 400
capacitors may be supplied with radial kinked or straight
Min. Capacitance (pF) 9000 10 000 leads having a lead spacing of 0.375" (9.5 mm) or 0.250"
Max. Capacitance (pF) 100 000 10 000 (6.4 mm). The standard tolerance is ± 20 %. Coating is
made of flame retardant epoxy resin in accordance
Mounting Radial
with “UL 94 V-0.”
INSULATION RESISTANCE
CAPACITANCE RANGE
Min. 1000 F
9 nF to 0.1 μF
TOLERANCE ON CAPACITANCE
RATED VOLTAGE
± 20 %
IEC 60384-14:
DISSIPATION FACTOR X2: 400 VAC, 50 Hz
2.0 % max. at 1 kHz; 1 V
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH BETWEEN LEADS
CERAMIC DIELECTRIC Component test, 100 % test at production line:
Y5V, Z5U 1250 VAC, 50 Hz, 2 s
As repeated test at customer side admissible only once with:
CATEGORY TEMPERATURE RANGE 1080 VAC, 50 Hz, 2 s
-25 °C to +125 °C Random sampling test (destructive test):

CLIMATIC CATEGORY ACC. TO EN 60068-1 1250 VAC, 50 Hz, 60 s

25 / 125 / 21 DIELECTRIC STRENGTH OF BODY INSULATION

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 2300 VAC, 50 Hz, 60 s (destructive test)

-30 °C to +125 °C (1)

Note
(1) For explanation about the difference of operating temperature
range and temperature characteristic of capacitance, please see
www.vishay.com/doc?48299

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DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)

20VLP10-R
1.250" min. T
LO 0.187" max. max.
(32 mm)
(4.75 mm)
D
Dmax. Tinned Copper Leads LS
max. LS
Ø
1.25" min.
Tmax. (32 mm)
0.125"
max. (3.2 mm)
LO

ORDERING INFORMATION, CERAMIC X2 CAPACITORS 20VL

WIRE SIZE LS LO
Dmax. Tmax.
C TOL. LEAD SPACE LEAD OFFSET ORDERING
DIAMETER THICKNESS
(μF) (%) AWG INCH (mm) INCH (mm) INCH (mm) CODE
INCH (mm) INCH (mm)
± 1 mm ± 0.5 mm
Y5V
0.009 ± 20 0.530 (13.5) 0.150 (3.8) 0.055 (1.4) 20VLD90-R
0.010 ± 20 0.620 (15.7) 0.150 (3.8) 0.063 (1.6) 20VLS10-R
22 0.025 (0.64) 0.375 (9.5)
0.020 ± 20 0.720 (18.3) 0.150 (3.8) 0.055 (1.4) 20VLS20-R
0.100 ± 20 0.950 (24.1) 0.230 (5.8) 0.067 (1.7) 20VLP10-R
Z5U
0.010 ± 20 0.530 (13.5) 0.160 (4.1) 22 0.025 (0.64) 0.250 (6.4) 0.067 (1.7) 20VLSS10-R

Notes
• Alternate lead spacings of 7.5 mm and 10 mm are available bulk or tape and reel on request
• Minimum lead clearance according to IEC 60384-14: 0.118" (3 mm)

TAPE AND REEL OPTIONS

Part number codes and specifications for tape and reel packaging are found in the general information document
www.vishay.com/doc?23140.

APPROVALS
IEC 60384-14 - Safety tests
This approval together with CB test certificate substitutes all national approvals.
CB Certificate (www.vishay.com/doc?22247)
X2-capacitor: CB test certificate: DE1-63496 9 nF to 0.1 μF 400 VAC

VDE (www.vishay.com/doc?22246)
X2-capacitor: VDE marks approval: 40003982 9 nF to 0.1 μF 400 VAC
DIN EN 60384-14 VDE 0565-1-1 - Safety tests

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (www.vishay.com/doc?22245)

X2-capacitor: UL test certificate: E99264 9 nF to 0.1 μF 400 VAC
UL 60384-14, CSA E60384-1, CSA E60384-14

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MARKING
Sample
CM
20VL 203M
IEC 60384-14
X2 400V~

XX - XXX

Notes
• Marking IEC 60384-14 does not apply for Ø  9 mm
• “XX - XXX” is a placeholder for date code and lot number:
“XX -” is the year and month according to IEC 60062
“- XXX” is the last 3 digits of the lot number

CAPACITANCE CHANGE VS. TEMPERATURE (Typical)

Axis Title
60 10000
Temperature dependence of the capacitance
40
Capacitance Change ΔC/C (%)

20
1000
0

2nd line
1st line
2nd line

-20

-40
100
-60 Z5U

-80 Y5V

-100 10
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125
Temperature (°C)

STORAGE
The capacitors must not be stored in a corrosive atmosphere, where sulphide or chloride gas, acid, alkali or salt are present.
Exposure of the components to moisture, should be avoided. The solderability of the leads is not affected by storage of up to
24 months (temperature +10 °C to +40 °C, relative humidity up to 60 % RH). Class 2 ceramic dielectric capacitors are also
subject to aging see general information (www.vishay.com/doc?23140).

SOLDERING

SOLDERING SPECIFICATIONS
Soldering test for capacitors with wire leads: (according to IEC 60068-2-20, solder bath method)
SOLDERABILITY RESISTANCE TO SOLDERING HEAT
Soldering temperature (235 ± 5) °C (260 ± 5) °C
Soldering duration (2 ± 0.5) s (10 ± 1) s
Distance from component body  2 mm  5 mm

SOLDERING RECOMMENDATIONS
Ceramic capacitors are very sensitive to rapid changes in temperature (thermal shock) therefore the solder heat resistance
specification (see table above) should not be exceeded. Exposing the capacitor to excessive heating may result in thermal
shocks that can crack the ceramic body. Similarly, excessive heating can cause the internal solder junction to melt.

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When soldering radial leaded ceramic capacitors with a soldering iron, it should be performed under the following conditions
and should not exceed:
• Maximum temperature of iron-tip: 400 °C
• Maximum soldering iron wattage: 50 W
• Maximum soldering time: 3.5 s
Failure to follow the above cautions may result, in worst case, in short circuit or cause fuming or thermo-mechanical damage
when the product is used.
Leaded ceramic capacitors are not designed for reflow process or dipping the body into a solder melt.

CLEANING
The components should be cleaned immediately following the soldering operation with vapor degreasers.
CLEANING (ULTRASONIC CLEANING)
To perform ultrasonic cleaning, observe the following conditions:
• Maximum rinse bath capacity output: 20 W/liter
• Maximum rinsing time: 300 s
• Do not vibrate the PCB/PWB directly
• Excessive ultrasonic cleaning may lead to mechanical damage

SOLVENT RESISTANCE
The coating and marking of the capacitors are resistant to the following test method:
IEC 60068-2-45 (method XA)

MOUNTING
We do not recommend modifying the lead terminals, e.g. bending or cropping. This action could break the coating or crack the
ceramic insert. In order to avoid such failures we are offering different lead wire designs (e.g. straight, inline, inside crimp,
outside crimp etc.) If however, the lead must be modified in any way, we recommend support of the lead with a clamping fixture
next to the coating. If a defined product stop is required for mounting on a PCB, a mechanically formed product stop or a
mounting tool should be used.

OPERATING VOLTAGE
In case the voltage is applied to the circuit, starting as well as stopping, may generate irregular voltage for a transit period
because of resonance or switching. Be sure to use a capacitor with a rated voltage range that includes these irregular voltages.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND SELF-GENERATED HEAT

Keep the surface temperature of a capacitor below the upper limit of its rated operating temperature range. Be sure to take into
account the heat generated by the capacitor itself. When the capacitor is used in a high frequency, pulse, or similar application,
it may have self-generated heat due to dielectric dissipation.
Temperature increase due to self-generated heating should not exceed 20 °C while operating at an atmosphere temperature of
25 °C.
When measuring, the surface temperature, make sure that the capacitor is not affected by radiant, conductive and convective
heat by its surroundings. Excessive heat may lead to thermo-mechanical deterioration of the capacitor's characteristics and
reliability.

RELATED DOCUMENTS
General Information www.vishay.com/doc?23140
CB Test Certificate www.vishay.com/doc?22247
VDE Marks Approval www.vishay.com/doc?22246
UL Test Certificate www.vishay.com/doc?22245

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