October 10, 2008

Product News
PFC capacitors of the MKV series
EPCOS has continuously improved its MKV capacitors for power factor correction (PFC) in
recent years. The latest development step has led to significantly improved technical
parameters and specifications. The MKV capacitors are used in applications operating at
high ambient temperatures and under adverse conditions.
New technical parameters and specifications:

Inrush current handling capability up to 500 IR

Overcurrent handling capability up to 3 IR, depending on the capacitor type
(including of combined effects of harmonics, overvoltages and capacitance tolerance)
Average operating life up to 300 000 hours at temperature class -40/D
Number of switching operations max. 20 000 / year (satisfies IEC 60831-1+/2)
max. 50 000 / year (satisfies IEC 60831-1+/2 when
standard PFC reactors are used)

These improvements have already been implemented in currently available types (ordering
code B25836BxxxxA305). The product range has been considerably extended and now
covers voltages from 400 to 800 V and powers from 5 to 30 kvar. The new types are
currently set up in the SAP system; data sheets will be available in the next few weeks.
Production has already begun.
Predecessor types (ordering code B25836AxxxxA372) will initially continue to be available in
parallel, but will be produced only when specifically requested. No stocks of these types will
be built up. As there are dimensional differences between the *A372 and *A305 series
(*A305 types are higher due to a different feeder clamp), customers should check existing
designs for compatibility. An overview of the new types and dimensions is appended in the
enclosure.

Enclosure Types and dimensions of MKV capacitors

Contact

Dr. Peter Goldstrass, FK PC PM PFC, Mch M/Ku

Customers should address inquiries straight to their EPCOS sales contacts.

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Power Capacitors

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HRB 127250

Management Board:
Gerhard Pegam, President & CEO
Helmut Koenig
Dr. Werner Faber

Distribution:
internal / external
081010PC1e

1/1

50 Hz
Output
kVAr

60 Hz
Output
kVAr

Capacitance
3x
F

DxH
mm

Weight
kg

Type

Ordering
code

MOQ
Packing unit
pcs

Rated voltage
400 V

5,0
10,0
12,5
15,0
20,0
25,0

6,0
12,0
15,0
18,0
24,1
30,0

33,2
66,3
82,9
99,5
133,0
166,0

75x248
116x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
3,1
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV400-D-5-02
MKV400-D-10-02
MKV400-D-12.5-02
MKV400-D-15-02
MKV400-D-20-02
MKV400-D-25-02

B25836B4996A305
B25836B4197A305
B25836B4247A305
B25836B3297A305
B25836B3397A305
B25836B3497A305

2
2
2
2
2
2

Rated
voltage
440 V

6,1
12,1
15,1
20,2
25,0

7,3
14,5
18,2
24,2
30,0

33,2
66,3
82,9
110,5
137,0

75x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV440-D-6-02
MKV440-D-12-02
MKV440-D-15-02
MKV440-D-20-02
MKV440-D-25-02

B25836B4996A305
B25836B4197A305
B25836B4247A305
B25836B4337A305
B25836B4417A305

2
2
2
2
2

Rated voltage
480 V

4,2
10,4
12,6
15,0
20,0
25,0

5,0
12,5
15,1
18,0
24,0
30,0

19,3
48,1
58,0
69,0
92,2
115,0

75x248
116x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
3,1
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV480-D-4-02
MKV480-D-10-02
MKV480-D-12.5-02
MKV480-D-15-02
MKV480-D-20-02
MKV480-D-25-02

B25836B5576A305
B25836B5147A305
B25836B5177A305
B25836B4207A305
B25836B4277A305
B25836B4347A305

2
2
2
2
2
2

Rated voltage
525 V

5,0
10,0
12,5
15,1
20,0
25,0

6,0
12,0
15,0
18,1
24,0
30,0

19,3
38,5
48,1
58,0
77,0
96,2

75x248
95x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
2,1
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV525-D-5-02
MKV525-D-10-02
MKV525-D-12.5-02
MKV525-D-15-02
MKV525-D-20-02
MKV525-D-25-02

B25836B5576A305
B25836B5117A305
B25836B5147A305
B25836B5177A305
B25836B5237A305
B25836B5287A305

2
2
2
2
2
2

Rated
voltage
600 V

10,4

12,5

30,7

116x248

3,1

MKV600-D-10.4-02

B25836B6926A305

Rated voltage
690 V

5,0
10,1
12,5
15,0
20,0
25,0

6,0
12,1
15,0
18,0
24,0
30,0

11,2
22,5
27,9
33,5
44,5
55,8

75x248
95x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
2,1
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV690-D-5-02
MKV690-D-10-02
MKV690-D-12.5-02
MKV690-D-15-02
MKV690-D-20-02
MKV690-D-25-02

B25836B6336A305
B25836B6666A305
B25836B6836A305
B25836B6107A305
B25836B6137A305
B25836B6167A305

2
2
2
2
2
2

Rated voltage
800 V

Types and dimensions of MKV capacitors

5,0
10,0
12,7
15,0
16,9
20,0

6,0
12,0
15,2
18,0
20,3
24,0

8,3
16,6
21,0
24,8
28,0
33,2

75x248
116x248
116x248
116x248
116x325
116x325

1,3
3,1
3,1
3,1
4,5
4,5

MKV800-D-5-02
MKV800-D-10-02
MKV800-D-12.5-02
MKV800-D-15-02
MKV800-D-17-02
MKV800-D-20-02

B25836B8246A305
B25836B8496A305
B25836B8636A305
B25836B8746A305
B25836B8846A305
B25836B8996A305

2
2
2
2
2
2

Enclosure to UPtoDATE 081010PC1 of October 10, 2008