C1206W153KDRACTU Kemet Capacitor (Other) In Stock
The C1206W153KDRACTU is a KEMET ArcShield high-voltage MLCC capacitor in a 1206 SMD package with a 15 nF capacitance and ±10% tolerance. It features a proprietary ArcShield construction for enhanced protection against voltage arc-over failures, making it ideal for high-voltage industrial and automotive designs. Available in stock worldwide with competitive pricing and fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Kemet
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- C1206W153KDRACTU Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Capacitor
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- ArcShield construction provides arc-over protection superior to standard MLCCs, enabling reliable operation in high-voltage environments
- 1206 SMD footprint with 15 nF capacitance balances energy storage and board space for high-voltage filtering applications
- ±10% capacitance tolerance (K grade) ensures consistent performance across production lots without tight-tolerance premium cost
- High-voltage rated design suitable for industrial, medical, and automotive power circuits requiring robust insulation margins
Applications
The C1206W153KDRACTU is designed for high-voltage filtering, decoupling, and snubber circuits in power supplies, motor drives, and industrial inverters where standard MLCCs risk arc-over under voltage transients. Its ArcShield technology makes it a preferred choice in medical equipment and EV on-board charger designs that must meet stringent creepage and clearance requirements. The 1206 package is compatible with standard SMT reflow processes, simplifying integration into high-volume PCB assemblies.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What capacitance and voltage rating does the C1206W153KDRACTU offer for high-voltage power supply designs?
The C1206W153KDRACTU provides 15 nF of capacitance with a ±10% tolerance, and its ArcShield construction is optimized for high-voltage applications that can experience transients well above 100 V. This makes it suitable for snubber and filtering stages in AC-DC converters and industrial power supplies where standard MLCCs may fail due to arc-over events.
How does the ArcShield technology in the C1206W153KDRACTU differ from a standard 1206 MLCC?
KEMET's ArcShield technology adds a proprietary electrode termination and dielectric structure that resists arc-over under high-voltage transients, something a conventional X7R or C0G 1206 MLCC cannot withstand. In high-voltage motor drive snubber circuits operating at 400 V DC bus, ArcShield capacitors have demonstrated greater than 10× improvement in arc-over lifetime compared to standard equivalents.
In which industrial or automotive applications is the C1206W153KDRACTU most commonly used?
The C1206W153KDRACTU is commonly used in EV on-board chargers, industrial servo drives, solar micro-inverters, and medical high-voltage imaging systems. These applications demand capacitors that can withstand 400 V to 1000 V operating environments with 15 nF of capacitance for EMI filtering or snubbing, while meeting IEC 60384 or AEC-Q200 standards for reliability.
What are the reflow assembly requirements for the C1206W153KDRACTU in a high-volume SMT line?
The C1206W153KDRACTU follows standard lead-free reflow profiles with a peak temperature of 260°C for up to 10 seconds, consistent with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020. Its 1206 (3.2 mm × 1.6 mm) footprint is compatible with standard SMT stencil and pick-and-place processes, and KEMET supplies it in 4000-piece tape-and-reel packaging optimized for automated assembly lines.
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