LCR Components General Purpose Polystyrene Film Capacitor, 68 pF, ±2.5%, 160V

The LCR Components FSC series is a range of high-quality, axial-leaded polystyrene film capacitors, engineered for reliability and stable performance in demanding electronic circuits. These capacitors utilise polystyrene as a superior dielectric material, offering exceptionally high insulation resistance and low loss characteristics, which are critical for precision applications.

Aluminium foil electrodes are employed, with terminal wires welded directly to them. This construction ensures consistent and satisfactory performance, even at low voltages and high frequencies, making these components a trusted choice for sensitive analogue and digital designs.

Key Features & Benefits

• Exceptional Stability: Features a low temperature coefficient and extreme capacitance stability over time and temperature, providing predictable performance.
• Low Loss: The polystyrene dielectric and quality construction result in a low power factor and a high quality factor (Q), minimising energy loss in tuned circuits.
• Compact Design: Offers a small physical size for its capacitance and voltage rating, aiding in efficient PCB layout and space-saving designs.
• Wide Operating Range: Performs reliably across a broad temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
• Precision Tolerances: Available with tight capacitance tolerances, including ±2.5% as featured in this model, for applications requiring accurate component values.

This specific model is a 68 pF capacitor with a ±2.5% tolerance and a 160V DC rating, making it a versatile component for a multitude of circuit designs where precision and stability are paramount.