LCR Components FSC Series Film/Foil Polystyrene Capacitor, 150pF, ±2.5%, 160V,

The LCR Components FSC Series is a high-performance, axial-leaded, polystyrene capacitor designed for demanding electronic applications. Constructed with a polystyrene dielectric, these capacitors offer exceptionally high insulation resistance and low loss characteristics, making them a superior choice for precision circuits.

Aluminium foil electrodes are used in conjunction with welded terminal wires to ensure stable and reliable performance, even under low-voltage and high-frequency conditions. This robust construction guarantees minimal signal degradation and excellent long-term stability.

Key Features & Benefits

• Exceptional Stability: The polystyrene dielectric provides extreme capacitance stability over time and a low temperature coefficient, ensuring consistent performance.
• High Performance: Features a low power factor and a high-quality factor (Q), making it ideal for tuned and resonant circuits.
• Compact Design: Its small physical size allows for efficient use of PCB space without compromising on electrical characteristics.
• Broad Compatibility: With an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, it is suitable for use in a wide variety of environments and applications.

Primary Applications

This general-purpose film capacitor is engineered for critical circuit functions where precision and reliability are paramount. Its main uses include:

• Intermediate Frequency (I.F.) transformers and tuned circuits.
• Pulse shaping networks and timing circuits.
• Laboratory standards and calibration equipment.
• Analogue and digital computing circuits.
• General use in industrial electronics, consumer electronics, portable devices, and power management systems.

Part of the versatile FSC series, these capacitors are available in a capacitance range from 25pF to 2µF, with multiple tolerance options (±20%,±