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Dry AC Film Capacitors for
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Applications
Aerovox makes a complete line of dry AC capacitors
for use in HID and other High Voltage Ballast appli-
cations. Constructed with specially formulated metal-
lized polypropylene lm, these capacitors are designed
to operate in the high temperature environments found
in typical HID lighting xtures.
Manufactured in the USA, Aerovox offers a complete
line of HID capacitors available in industry standard
round plastic housings for operating voltages to 400
VAC. Operating temperature ratings 100°C (max op-
erating 105°C) are produced for 60,000 hour operation.
Both terminal and leaded versions are available.
Key Features
Manufactured to EIA-456-A
Capacitors manufactured in USA
Plastic case construction
Leaded and terminal versions
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RoHS Compliant
Capacitance from 5 μF to 48 μF
Voltage ranges from 240 VAC to 400 VAC
Operating temperature to 105°C
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ConstruCtion
Aerovox dry AC Lighting capacitors are constructed
using controlled manufacturing processes and high
quality materials. The capacitor section is made with
metallized polypropylene lm, wound on a resistor
core with precision winding machines to a capacitance
tolerance of ±3%. Capacitors containing an internal re-
sistor core will contain the marking “INT RES” and the
resistor value in Mohms. The resistor core is designed
to reduce the voltage stored in the capacitor to <50 V
within 60 seconds of voltage removal.
To provide similar performance to our metal, oil-lled
HID capacitors, these units use a thicker dielectic for
thermal stability. The capacitor section is endsprayed
with zinc, providing a connection to the lm and a solid
surface to connect the electrodes.
The capacitor section is then connected to a plastic cov-
er assembly consisting of the cover, 1/4” quick discon-
nect terminals or 8 inch, 18 AWG stranded wire leads
with UL listed insulation rated for 150°C. After inser-
tion into the plastic housing, the unit is lled with ep-
oxy. Unlike our metal, oil lled HID capacitors, these
style of capacitor is unprotected, and has a short-circuit
failure mode. 100% of our capacitors undergo a rigor-
ous 8 point nal inspection to assure compliance with
specications.
Dry HID, Plastic Case
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U.L. File E145088
1000
100
10
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70°C 80°C 100°C
Case Temperature
Capacitor Life in %
Typical Life vs. Case Temperature
100% Life = 60,000 hrs.
70°C
80°C
100°C
100% Life = 60,000 hrs.
90°C
perForMance
Capacitors in this brochure are designed to meet perfor-
mance testing outlined in Electrical Industry Associa-
tion (EIA) standard #RS-456A. Test programs are run
continuously at Aerovox to monitor production and for
design improvements. Ongoing tests include: Acceler-
ated Life Testing (ALT, for 2000 hours at 125% voltage
rating and temperature rating +10°C), fault current, and
mechanical testing. Aerovox testing programs accumu-
late over 500 million component hours each year.
1000
100
10
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75 85 125 150
% Rated Voltage
Capacitor Life in %
Typical Life vs. Operating Voltage
100% Life = 60,000 hrs.
75
85
125
150
100% Life = 60,000 hrs.
100
Capacitor life is impacted by operating temperature and
voltage as illustrated in the associated charts. A stan-
dard guide to the effect of temperature on capacitor life
is that for every 6.5°C rise in temperature, there will
be a 50% reduction in operating life. Due to the high
operating temperature associated with HID lighting,
Aerovox manufactures capacitors rated for 90°C and
100°C.
Dry Plastic Case Sizes
Case
Code
Diameter
inches (mm)
AA 1.18 (30)
BB 1.58 (40)
CC 1.77 (45)
DD 1.97 (50)
Case Code
Height
0.4”
(10 mm) 0.47”
(12 mm)
Terminals:
¼” QUICK CONNECT (Part # Suffi x PQ
& PSH)
Wire leads on sufi x P capacitors (8”
long 18 awg stranded copper wire with
UL listed insulation rated for 150 °C)
1.
2.
Tolerance on all case dimensions is ±0.06”
Unprotected plastic case
capacitors can short
circuit and burn (they do
not contain interrupters).
Protection is the user’s
responsibility. Disconect
all input power before
installing or removing to
prevent electrical shocks.
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HID LIgHtIng Dry, UnprotecteD, roUnD pLastIc case capacItors
Cap (µF) Aerovox Part
Number Case Style Height
Inches (mm)
240 VAC, 90°C Operating Case Temperature
14 4415-P AA 2.68 (68.1)
15 4417-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
17.5 4422-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
20 4428-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
22.5 4435-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
28 4445-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
30 4448-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
34 4452-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
35 4453-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
36 4455-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
40 4456-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
45 4458-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
48 4461-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
52 4464-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
55 4465-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
56 4467-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
62 4469-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
280 VAC, 90°C Operating Case Temperature
5 4400-P AA 2.17 (55.1)
6 4402-P AA 2.17 (55.1)
7 4403-P AA 2.17 (55.1)
8 4405-P AA 2.68 (68.1)
10 4407-P AA 2.68 (68.1)
12 4410-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
13 4413-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
14 4416-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
16 4420-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
17.5 4423-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
18.5 4426-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
20 4429-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
21 4433-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
22 4434-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
22.5 4436-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
24 4437-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
24.5 4440-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
25 4442-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
Cap (µF) Aerovox Part
Number Case Style Height
Inches (mm)
280 VAC, 90°C Operating Case Temperature
26 4443-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
28 4446-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
30 4449-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
32 4451-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
35 4454-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
40 4457-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
48 4462-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
55 4466-P CC 4.61 (117.1)
56 4468-P CC 4.61 (117.1)
330 VAC, 90°C Operating Case Temperature
5 4401-P AA 2.17 (55.1)
7 4404-P AA 2.68 (68.1)
8 4406-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
10 4408-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
12 4411-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
13 4414-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
15 4418-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
16 4421-P BB 2.68 (68.1)
17.5 4424-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
18.5 4427-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
20 4430-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
24.5 4441-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
26 4444-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
28 4447-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
45 4460-P CC 4.61 (117.1)
48 4463-P DD 4.69 (119.1)
400 VAC, 90°C Operating Case Temperature
10 4616-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
12 4711-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
15 4617-P BB 3.62 (92.0)
18 4664-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
20 4663-P CC 3.62 (92.0)
20.5 4662-P DD 3.70 (94.0)
24 4618-P CC 4.61 (117.1)
30 4665-P DD 4.69 (119.1)
For additional ratings, contact the factory
For terminal version, substitute “-PQ” for “-P” and add 0.1”
(2mm) to the capacitor height.
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Aerovox Corp. (hereafter called Company), warrants to the Pur-
chaser that capacitors manufactured by the Company are free from
defects in materials, workmanship, and title for one-year from date
of shipment; and this warranty is conditional based on proper in-
stallation, use and maintenance.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE MADE, EITHER EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION WAR-
RANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
PURCHASER RETAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLI-
CATION AND FUNCTIONAL ADEQUACY OF THE CAPACI-
TOR.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY. Under no circumstances will the Com-
pany be liable for consequential, incidental, or exemplary dam-
ages; and the Company liability for any claim shall not exceed
Purchaser’s cost from the Company of specic capacitor(s) that
generates such claim.
Warranty
Cat-15 Revision A Feb 2008