FILMTRIM
®
PLASTIC DIELECTRIC CAPACITORS SG-402H
SPECIFICATION NOTES
1. Parts are 100% tested for capacitance range and
dielectric withstanding voltage.
2. Capacitance range specified is that which is
guaranteed, and is measured at 1 MHz at room
temperature.
3. Q factor is measured at maximum rated
capacitance and at room temperature.
4. Dielectric strength is measured at maximum rated
capacitance and room temperature, with test
voltage (as listed for each model) applied for 60
seconds.
5. Insulation resistance is measured at maximum rated
capacitance and room temperature and at rated
voltage, unless otherwise specified.
6. Temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) is
measured at 1 MHz over the operating temperature
range, with capacitor set at maximum rated
capacitance.
7. Axial load during tuning should not exceed 200
grams force. At maximum axial load, capacitance
change is no more than 15%.
8. Capacitors should not be operated outside of rated
capacitance range and working voltage.
Soldering and Cleaning
of FILMTRIM
®
Trimmer Capacitors
Soldering Methods
(1) Reflow soldering for GSX series
Pre-heat: 140°C ±10°C for 2 to 3 minutes.
Soldering: 200 to 250°C within 25 seconds.
(Peak soldering temperature: 250°C maximum).
(2) Dip soldering (does not apply to GSX models)
260°C ±10°C for 7 seconds maximum.
(3) Hand soldering (for lead-through-hole models)
Soldering: Tip temperature 350°C ±10°C for
3 to 4 seconds
(4) Hand soldering (GSX models)
Preheating: Fully preheat on a hot plate with a
surface temperature of 100 to 150°C.
Soldering: 260°C ±10°C for 5 seconds maximum.
Cleaning
(1) Water soluble fluxes and detergents with a water
flush after soldering of the boards can be used for
GX, GY and GZ models.
(2) Do not immerse FILMTRIM models in chlorinated or
fluorinated hydrocarbon solvents as this would
adversely affect the plastic dielectrics and base
materials. Some customers have successfully used
GX models in scrubbers or sprayers where only the
bottom of the printed circuit boards is exposed to
solvents. If the process requires immersion in solvents
for cleaning boards, the FILMTRIM capacitors should
be hand soldered to board after the boards have
been cleaned.
GX A 9R0 00
Modifications
Dielectric Form Factor Cap Code (Top Adjust Models)
Symbol Description
A 8 mm Top/Bottom Adjust
B 8 mm Side Adjust
C 10 mm Top/Bottom Adjust,
11 x 13 mm Top/Bottom Adjust
D 10 mm Side Adjust
E* 6 x 8 mm Top/Bottom Adjust,
8 mm Top/Bottom Adjust
F* 10 mm Top/Bottom Adjust
L 5 mm Top Adjust,
7 mm Economy
N 16 mm Top Adjust
P 16 mm Side Adjust
Q* 6 x 8 mm Side Adjust
R* 8 mm Side Adjust
T* 10 mm Side Adjust
Symbol Description
01 6 x 8 mm, 2 leads,
GXE and GXQ series
only
02 8 mm, 2 leads
03 10 mm, 3 lead, special
04 10 mm, 2 leads
11 6 x 8 mm, 3 leads
12 11 x 13 mm,
housing protected
(available on all 10 mm
top and bottom adjust
units)
25 Ammo pack version for
GCL only
Symbol Description
GC PPS
(Polyphenyl
Sulfide)
GSX** PTFE
(Polytetrafluor-
oethylene)
GX PTFE
(Polytetrafluor-
oethylene)
GY PP
(Polypropylene)
GZ PC or PI
(Polycarbonate
or Polyimide)
Industry Standard,
i.e.
1R6 = 1.6 pF,
400 = 40.0 pF,
301 = 300.0 pF
PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
* Extended temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
** GSX parts do not conform to part numbering system above.
For other modifications such as high temperature base material or special lead plating, contact factory.
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