Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Capacitors with screw terminals

Series/Type: B43560, B43580

Date: December 2006

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Capacitors with screw terminals B43560, B43580
High reliability  105 °C

Long-life grade capacitors

Applications
Frequency converters
Traction
Professional power supplies

Features
High reliability
Good thermal characteristics and high ripple current capability B43560 B43580
Compact design
Long useful life
Wide temperature range
All-welded construction ensures reliable electrical contact
Version with optimized construction for base cooling
(heat sink mounting) available
Version with low-inductance design available

Construction
Charge-discharge proof, polar
Aluminum case with insulating sleeve
Poles with screw terminal connections
Mounting with ring clips, clamps or threaded stud
The bases of types with threaded stud and d ≤ 76.9 mm are not
insulated, types with d = 91mm have fully insulated bases

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Specifications and characteristics in brief

Rated voltage VR 350 ... 450 V DC

Surge voltage VS 1.10  VR (105 °C; VR ≤ 400 V DC, 85 °C; VR = 450 V DC)
Rated capacitance CR 2200 ... 15000 µF
Capacitance tolerance ±20%  M
Leakage current Ileak
(20 °C, 5 min)
Self-inductance ESL d = 51.6 mm: approx. 15 nH
d ≥ 64.3 mm: approx. 20 nH
Capacitors with low-inductance design:
d ≥ 64.3 mm: approx. 13 nH
Useful life Requirements:
105 °C; VR; IAC,R > 6000 h ∆C/C ≤ ±30% of initial value
85 °C; VR; IAC,R > 30000 hESR ≤ 3 times initial specified limit
40 °C; VR; 2.0  IAC,R > 250000 h
Ileak ≤ initial specified limit
Voltage endurance test Post test requirements:
105 °C; VR; IAC.R 2000 h ∆C/C ≤ ±10% of initial value
ESR ≤ 1.3 times initial specified limit
Ileak ≤ initial specified limit
Vibration resistance test To IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc:
Displacement amplitude 0.75 mm, frequency range 10 ... 55 Hz,
acceleration max. 10 g, duration 3 × 2 h.
Capacitor mounted by its body which is rigidly clamped to the work
surface.
IEC climatic category To IEC 60068-1:
40/105/56 (40 °C/+105 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Detail specification Similar to CECC 30301-803, CECC 30301-807
Sectional specification IEC 60384-4

Ripple current capability

Due to the ripple current capability of the contact elements, the following current upper limits must
not be exceeded:

Capacitor diameter 64.3 mm 76.9 mm 91 mm

IAC,max 45 A 57 A 80 A

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Dimensional drawings
B43560 B43580
Ring clip/clamp mounting Threaded stud mounting

The base of types with threaded stud and d = 91 mm is fully insulated (the lenghts I and l1 are
increased by 0.5 mm in these cases). For types with threaded stud and d ≤ 76 mm the base is not
insulated. Also refer to the mounting instructions in chapter "Capacitors with screw terminals 
Accessories".

Dimensions and weights

Ter- Dimensions (mm) with insulating sleeve Approx.

minal d l ±1 l1 ±1 l2 +0/1 d1 d2 max. a +0.2/0.4 weight (g)
M5 64.3 +0/0.8 105.7 112.2 17 M12 13.2 28.5 440
M5 64.3 +0/0.8 130.7 137.2 17 M12 13.2 28.5 600
M5 64.3 +0/0.8 143.2 149.7 17 M12 13.2 28.5 630
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 105.7 111.5 17 M12 17.7 31.7 620
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 130.7 136.5 17 M12 17.7 31.7 800
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 143.2 149.0 17 M12 17.7 31.7 840
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 168.7 174.5 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1000
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 220.7 226.5 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1300
M6 91.0 +0/2 144.5 149.8 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1200
M6 91.0 +0/2 170.0 175.3 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1500
M6 91.0 +0/2 191.0 196.3 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1700
M6 91.0 +0/2 221.0 226.3 17 M12 17.7 31.7 1900

Dimensions are also valid for low-inductance design.

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Packing

Capacitor diameter d Packing units (pcs.)

64.3 mm 15
76.9 mm 12
91.0 mm 8

For ecological reasons the packing is pure cardboard.

Special designs
Low-inductance design
For heat sink mounting
Design for optimal connection of capacitors to the heat sink when using base cooling with the
following features (refer to chapter "General technical information, 5.2 Cooling"):
 Electrical insulation of the capacitors base with 2 overlapping thermal pads for optimal heat
flow (minimal thermal resistance at the capacitor base)
 Minimal overall length tolerance (±0.35 mm) for mounting between heat sink and bus bar
 Case with extra groove near the base for clamp mounting (recommended ring clamp
B44030A0165B ... A0190B)
This version is available only for capacitors without threaded stud and for diameters ≥64.3 mm.
Regarding ripple current and useful life, please refer to column IAC,R(B) in the table "Technical
data and ordering codes" and in the useful life curves.

Ordering codes:

Design Identification in 3rd Remark

block of ordering code
Low inductance (13 nH) M003 For capacitors with diameter d ≥ 64.3 mm
For heat sink mounting M007 For capacitors with diameter d ≥ 64.3 mm and
without threaded stud

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Dimensions and weights for heat sink mounting:

Ter- Dimensions (mm) with insulating sleeve Min. reach Approx.

minal d l l1 l2 d1 d2 a of screw weight
±1 ±0.35 +0/1 max. +0.2/0.4 mm g
M5 64.3 +0/0.8 80.7 86.3 17 M12 13.2 28.5 7.3 370
M5 64.3 +0/0.8 105.7 111.3 17 M12 13.2 28.5 7.3 440
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 105.7 110.6 17 M12 17.7 31.7 9.7 620
M6 76.9 +0/0.7 143.2 148.1 17 M12 17.7 31.7 9.7 840
M6 91.0 +0/2 97.0 101.4 17 M12 17.7 31.7 9.7 1000
M6 91.0 +0/2 144.5 148.9 17 M12 17.7 31.7 9.7 1200

Dimensions for other sizes are available upon request.

Accessories
The following items are included in the delivery package, but are not fastened to the capacitors:

Thread Toothed Screws/nuts Maximum

washers torque
For terminals M5 A 5.1 DIN 6797 Cylinder-head screw M5 × 8 DIN 84-4.8 2 Nm
M6 A 6.4 DIN 6797 Cylinder-head screw M6 × 12 DIN 85-4.8 2.5 Nm
For mounting M12 J 12.5 DIN 6797 Hex nut BM 12 DIN 439 10 Nm

The following items must be ordered separately. For details, refer to chapter "Capacitors with
screw terminals  Accessories".

Item Type
Ring clips B44030
Clamps for capacitors with d ≥ 64.3 mm B44030
Insulating parts B44020

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Overview of available types

VR (V DC) 350 400 450

Case dimensions d × l (mm)
CR (µF)
2200 64.3 × 105.7 64.3 × 130.7
2700 64.3 × 105.7
3300 64.3 × 130.7 76.9 × 130.7
3900 76.9 × 105.7
4700 64.3 × 143.2 76.9 × 130.7 76.9 × 168.7
76.9 × 105.7 91.0 × 144.5
6000 76.9 × 130.7 76.9 × 220.7
6800 76.9 × 143.2 91.0 × 144.5 91.0 × 191.0
8200 91.0 × 144.5 76.9 × 220.7 91.0 × 221.0
91.0 × 170.0
10000 76.9 × 220.7
12000 91.0 × 221.0
15000 91.0 × 221.0

The capacitance and voltage ratings listed above are available in different cases upon request.
Other voltage and capacitance ratings are also available upon request.

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Technical data and ordering codes

CR Case ESRtyp ESRmax Zmax IAC,max IAC,R IAC,R(B) Ordering code

100 Hz dimensions 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 kHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz (composition see
20 °C d×l 20 °C 20 °C 20 °C 40 °C 105 °C 105 °C below)
µF mm mΩ mΩ mΩ A A A
VR = 350 V DC
2700 64.3 × 105.7 46 69 55 27 8.6 15.3 B435*0A4278M00#
3900 76.9 × 105.7 32 48 38 35 11.4 22.1 B435*0A4398M00#
4700 64.3 × 143.2 27 40 32 40 12.8 20.8 B435*0A4478M00#
4700 76.9 × 105.7 27 40 32 39 12.5 25.1 B435*0C4478M00#
6000 76.9 × 130.7 21 31 25 47 15.2 28.2 B435*0A4608M00#
6800 76.9 × 143.2 18 27 22 51 16.7 30.1 B435*0A4688M00#
8200 91.0 × 144.5 15 23 18 61 19.8 35.5 B435*0A4828M00#
10000 76.9 × 220.7 13 19 15 57 24.0 34.4 B435*0A4109M00#
15000 91.0 × 221.0 8 12 10 80 31.2 49.1 B435*0A4159M00#
VR = 400 V DC
2200 64.3 × 105.7 56 84 68 24 7.8 14.1 B435*0A9228M00#
3300 64.3 × 130.7 37 56 45 32 10.3 17.2 B435*0A9338M00#
4700 76.9 × 130.7 27 40 32 41 13.4 24.7 B435*0A9478M00#
6800 91.0 × 144.5 18 27 22 56 18.0 32.3 B435*0A9688M00#
8200 76.9 × 220.7 15 23 18 57 21.6 31.0 B435*0C9828M00#
8200 91.0 × 170.0 15 23 18 65 20.9 35.3 B435*0A9828M00#
12000 91.0 × 221.0 10 15 12 80 27.8 43.5 B435*0A9129M00#
VR = 450 V DC
2200 64.3 × 130.7 56 84 68 26 8.4 14.2 B435*0A5228M00#
3300 76.9 × 130.7 37 56 45 35 11.2 20.6 B435*0A5338M00#
4700 76.9 × 168.7 27 40 32 45 14.7 23.9 B435*0A5478M00#
4700 91.0 × 144.5 27 40 32 46 15.0 26.8 B435*0C5478M00#
6000 76.9 × 220.7 21 31 25 57 18.4 26.6 B435*0C5608M00#
6800 91.0 × 191.0 18 27 22 61 19.8 32.3 B435*0C5688M00#
8200 91.0 × 221.0 15 23 18 70 22.9 35.7 B435*0C5828M00#

Composition of ordering code

* = Mounting style #= Design
6 = for capacitors with ring clip/clamp mounting 0 = for capacitors with standard inductance
8 = for capacitors with threaded stud 3 = for capacitors with low inductance (13 nH) -
only capacitors with diameter d ≥ 64.3 mm
7 = for heat sink mounting - only capacitors with
diameter d ≥ 64.3 mm and without threaded
stud

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Useful life
depending on ambient temperature TA (for natural cooling) and versus temperature of case base
TB (for base cooling) under ripple current operating conditions1) 2)

Frequency factor of permissible ripple current IAC versus frequency f

1) The ripple current refers to IAC,R for natural cooling or IAC,R(B) for base cooling, respectively.
2) Refer to chapter "General technical information, 5.3 Calculation of useful life" on how to interpret the useful life graphs.

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Frequency characteristics of ESR

Typical behavior

Impedance Z versus frequency f

Typical behavior at 20 °C

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Cautions and warnings

Personal safety
The electrolytes used by EPCOS have not only been optimized with a view to the intended
application, but also with regard to health and environmental compatibility. They do not contain
any solvents that are detrimental to health, e.g. dimethyl formamide (DMF) or dimethyl acetamide
(DMAC).

Furthermore, part of the high-voltage electrolytes used by EPCOS are self-extinguishing. They
contain flame-retarding substances which will quickly extinguish any flame that may have been
ignited.

As far as possible, EPCOS does not use any dangerous chemicals or compounds to produce
operating electrolytes. However, in exceptional cases, such materials must be used in order to
achieve specific physical and electrical properties because no safe substitute materials are
currently known. However, the amount of dangerous materials used in our products has been
limited to an absolute minimum. Nevertheless, the following rules should be observed when
handling Al electrolytic capacitors:
Any escaping electrolyte should not come into contact with eyes or skin.
If electrolyte does come into contact with the skin, wash the affected parts immediately with
running water. If the eyes are affected, rinse them for 10 minutes with plenty of water. If
symptoms persist, seek medical treatment.
Avoid breathing in electrolyte vapor or mists. Workplaces and other affected areas should be
well ventilated. Clothing that has been contaminated by electrolyte must be changed and
rinsed in water.

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Product safety

The table below summarize the safety instructions that must be observed without fail. A detailed
description can be found in the relevant sections of chapter "General technical information".

Topic Safety information Reference

Chapter "General
technical information"
Polarity Make sure that polar capacitors are connected 1
with the right polarity. "Basic construction of
aluminum electrolytic
capacitors"
Reverse voltage Voltages polarity classes should be prevented by 3.1.6
connecting a diode. "Reverse voltage"
Upper category Do not exceed the upper category temperatur. 7.2
temperature "Maximum permissible
operating temperature"
Maintenance Make periodic inspections of the capacitors. 10
Before the inspection, make sure that the power "Maintenance"
supply is turned off and carefully discharge the
electricity of the capacitors.
Do not apply any mechanical stress to the
capacitor terminals.
Mounting Do not mount the capacitor with the terminals 11.1.
position of screw (safety vent) upside down. "Mounting positions of
terminal capacitors capacitors with screw
terminals"
Mounting of The internal structure of single-ended capacitors 11.4
single-ended might be damaged if excessive force is applied to "Mounting
capacitors the lead wires. considerations for
Avoid any compressive, tensile or flexural stress. single-ended capacitors"
Do not move the capacitor after soldering to PC
board.
Do not pick up the PC board by the soldered
capacitor.
Do not insert the capacitor on the PC board with a
hole space different to the lead space specified.
Robustness of The following maximum tightening torques must 11.3
terminals not be exceeded when connecting screw "Mounting torques"
terminals:
M5: 2 Nm
M6: 2.5 Nm
Soldering Do not exceed the specified time or temperature 11.5
limits during soldering. "Soldering"

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Topic Safety information Reference

Chapter "General
technical information"
Soldering, Do not allow halogenated hydrocarbons to come 11.6
cleaning agents into contact with aluminum electrolytic capacitors. "Cleaning agents"
Passive Avoid external energy, such as fire or electricity. 8.1
flammability "Passive flammability"
Active Avoid overload of the capacitors. 8.2
flammability "Active flammability"

Reference
Chapter "Capacitors
with screw terminals"
Breakdown strength Do not damage the insulating sleeve, especially "Screw terminals -
of insulating when ring clips are used for mounting. accessories"
sleeves

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Important notes

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