The electrodes of metalized film capacitors consist of an extremely thin metal layer (0.02 μm to 0.1 μm) that is vacuum deposited either onto the dielectric film or onto a carrier film. The opposing and extended metalized film layers of the wound capacitor element are connected to one another by flame spraying different metals to the end-faces.
Plastic film capacitors are generally subdivided into film/foil capacitors and metalized film capacitors. Film / foil capacitors basically consist of two metal foil electrodes that are separated by an insulating plastic film also called dielectric. The terminals are connected to the end-faces of the electrodes by means of welding or soldering.
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Film/foil capacitors or metal foil capacitors are made with two plastic films as the dielectric. Each is layered with a thin metal foil, usually aluminum, as the electrodes. Advantages of this construction type are easy electrical connection to the metal foil electrodes, and its ability to handle high current surges.
The dissipation factor for film/foil capacitors is lower than for metallized film capacitors, due to lower contact resistance to the foil electrode compared to the metallized film electrode. The dissipation factor of film capacitors is frequency-, temperature- and time-dependent.
Types of Film Capacitors “Miler” ( Du-Pont) is famous. 5 Undercoating Resin 6 Outer coating Resin 7 Metallized Film 8 Metallicon (Metal spray) 3-4 Classification by Armoring 4. Characteristics and Performance Typical characteristics are shown below. (Capacitances are 0.1uF) 5. Manufacturing Process 6. Applications and Features