B37941X1102K060 EPCOS [EPCOS], B37941X1102K060 Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: B37941X1102K060
• Description: Multilayer ceramic capacitor
• Manufacturer: EPCOS [EPCOS]

MLSC design
The MLSC is characterised by a serial capacitor design (see pictures below). The design of the components
reduces drastically the probability of short circuits in case of flex cracks.
Crack formation in a standard MLCC:
Features
U Caution
It is not possible to prevent a short circuits for 100%. That means the use of MLSC does not result in 100%
failure safe mode, but in case of a crack the probability of a short cut can be much reduced.
In case of a not typical (bending) crack formation (e.g. double sided crack or extreme assembling crack) and
other mechanical or thermal damage to the capacitor a low ohmic state of the capacitor will be the result.
KB VS PE
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Multilayer ceramic capacitor
MLSC series
Two capacitors are serial connected in one multilayer ceramic capacitor
Reduced probability of shorts after flex cracking
Evaluation criteria: Insulation resistance >10 kΩ after the following treatment
The breakdown voltage of MLSC in case of typical flex cracking is still higher than 5 times the
Both the un-damaged as well as flex cracked MLSC is capable to fulfil the requirements per ISO
BME technology
rated voltage.
7637 for 12V board systems, including load-dump and jump-start requirements (24V/1h and
36V/1h).
1. Bending till flex crack
2. Humidity tests (85 °C/85% RH, rated voltage), 14 days
KKE0383-H-E
Solder
Termination
Crack
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Crack formation in a MLSC:
MLSC 0805, 50 V and 100 V
KKE0387-F-E
Termination
Solder
Crack
B37941X
July 2005