How To Order
Notes
NOTE 1:
CAPACITANCE CODE
All AVX Filters part numbers, with exception of certain cylin-
drical styles, show total filter capacitance using the 3-digit
EIA code. The first two digits are significant: the last digit is
the multiplier.
NOTE 4:
VOLTAGE CODES AND FILTER
VOLTAGE RATINGS
IMPORTANT: please contact AVX Filters Applications
Engineering when considering DC-rated filter designs for
possible use in AC applications. As a general rule, DC
designs may be derated for AC applications. Let us assist
you.
Example:
103=10000 picofarads
125=1200000 picofarads
(1.2 microfarads)
The voltage code letters must be selected consistent with
the capabilities as outlined in the product selection tables for
a given filter type. It is important to note that the same code
letter may signify a different voltage rating depending upon
filter type. For example: the “L” code signifies a 200
VDC/125 VAC rating for a bolt-style filter, but it describes a
300 VDC/125 VAC design when applied to a JD-style filter.
It is important to note that ¹ filters and multisection filters are
described using the EIA code from the standpoint of total
capacitance. Capacitance is understood to be specified
as “guaranteed minimum value” (GMV) unless otherwise
specified. AVX Filters can supply ±20% or other specified
tolerances at an additional charge. Contact AVX Filters
Applications Engineering for further information.
NOTE 5:
NOTE 2:
RELIABILITY CODES
The customer must select the reliability code to be consis-
tent with the filter application. As a minimum, all catalog
filters are available as R-level designs.
TERMINAL AND LEADWIRE CODES
Non-standard terminal configurations including special
materials or finishes are available. Please indicate a descrip-
tion and/or outline drawing when requesting a non-standard
terminal (code “3”).
Options:
“-” signifies an R-level filter design without the optional
R-level high-rel screening
NOTE 6:
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR
CYLINDRICAL STYLE FILTERS
“R” R-level design with optional R-level high-rel screening
also specified
L-section filter designs must be specified with regard to
“standard” or “reverse” configuration. The L-section filter is
normally utilized with the capacitor on the high impedance
side of the circuit and the inductor looking into the low
impedance side. Compact filter types such as the BK2
or CK2 button filters with ferrite bead inductors are only
supplied with the bead assembled into the threaded end.
GK2 and JD2 L-section filters are normally supplied with
a schematic or other marking to indicate location of the
inductor.
“B” Class B design with Group A screening per M28861 for
Class B filters
“S” Class S design with Group A screening per M28861 for
Class S (space grade) filters
Please refer to the catalog section on Reliability for additional
information on how to select reliability codes.
NOTE 3:
SPECIAL DESIGN CODE
(ASSIGNED BY AVX FILTERS)
A special suffix to the standard part number will be added by
AVX Filters Applications Engineering to describe special
designs or designs that are controlled by customer specifi-
cations. It is important to note that even in those instances
where a customer drawing describes a standard catalog
design it is AVX Filters policy to assign a special part number
to the customer drawing for configuration control.
AC-rated catalog designs incorporate reduced values of
capacitance to limit reactive current heating (and subsequent
filter temperature rise) to safe levels. Do not specify a
DC-rated filter with larger capacitance for an AC application
without contacting AVX Filters Applications Engineering.
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