EMC Feedthrough Capacitors

Series/Type: B85121

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Withdrawal Orders
B85111A2503B500 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A4353B250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2502C160 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28

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Ordering Code Substitute Product Date of Deadline Last Last Shipments
Withdrawal Orders
B85121A2253C160 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2353B250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A0105B250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2104A250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2104A750 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2504A750 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2103B250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2504A250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A0105B160 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2253B250 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28
B85121A2122C160 2013-08-23 2013-11-30 2014-02-28

For further information please contact your nearest EPCOS sales office, which will also support
you in selecting a suitable substitute. The addresses of our worldwide sales network are
presented at www.epcos.com/sales.
 1-line filters
Feedthrough components

Overview of available types

Type Dia­ Insertion loss in the

Rated voltage
Rated current

Terminal type
meter frequeny range (Hz)

capacitance
105 106 107

(VAC)

Rated

Page
New

(µF)
(A)
mm
Feedthrough capacitors 5
B85121A*+160 16 ● 16 75 … 0.00125 … 6
440 1.0
B85121A*+250 20 ● 25 75 … 0.01 … 8
440 1.0
B85111A*B500 24 ● 50 250 0.05 10

B85121A*A250 30 ● 25, 250 0.1 … 11

B85121A*A750 75 1.0
B85121A*A630, 55 ● 63 … 250 0.5 … 12
A101, A201 200 4.7

Legend
Terminal type: Axial leads
Threaded studs

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 1-line filters
Feedthrough components

General
Feedthrough components from EPCOS are used for EMI suppression of all electrical installations
and equipment. This new type series is also outstandingly well suited for telephone exchanges and
base stations. Thanks to broadband EMI suppression up to the GHz range, it prevents external in­
terference pulses being transmitted to the inside of the equipment via the supply network and vice­
versa.
The essential features of this new type series are its modular design and the solder-free contacting
technology developed by EPCOS with the aid of mesh contact.
Mesh contact technology permits uniform concentric contacting of the MKP capacitor winding and
avoids the thermal stress associated with soldering. The result is an even higher insertion loss, a
high insulation resistance and a particularly compact case.
The modular system used in this new technology for feedthrough capacitors and filters allows the
cost-effective implementation of a wide range of standard types. Other capacitance values can also
be supplied for special applications upon request.

Feedthrough components fitted

into a shielding wall.

In feedthrough capacitors, the conductor carrying the operating current is connected concentrically
to one electrode and is run centrally through the capacitor. The other electrode is contacted con­
centrically to the capacitor case.
Feedthrough capacitors are dimensioned so that they perform well from low frequencies to far above
300 MHz. The capacitor element with low inductance contacted securely on the face side is
incorporated in a metal case provided with a screw thread.
The feedthrough filters are constructed in a π-circuit. They consist of two identical capacitative
transverse elements and an inductive longitudinal element. The concentric layout of the compon­
ents allows high insertion loss values to be attained in a frequency range to above 1 GHz.

Safety note
Feedthrough components with high capacitances require the implementation of safety measures in
line with the applicable specifications! (See also Chapter “Mounting instructions”.)

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 1-line filters
Feedthrough components

Mounting instructions
To fully utilize their RF properties, the feedthrough components must be mounted directly into shiel­
ding walls. The case must be contacted seamlessly (sealed against RF signals) to the shielding
wall. This can be best done by screwing it into a threaded hole or bushing so that contact is made
via the threads.
Alternatively, the feedthrough components may be screwed into feed-through holes on the shielding
wall by means of attachment nuts. The contact between case and the shielding wall is then set up
via the contact surface of the thread.

Caution
Contacts with rigid copper busbars are not permitted in view of mechanical stresses of the
bushings due to impacts and vibrations.
For types with screw connections, the connecting cable must be secured between two nuts
to exclude a torque on the feedthrough pins. The use of two flat wrenches is recommended.

Recommended tightening torques for feedthrough components (capacitors, filters)

Thread Tightening Tolerance (Nm) Terminal Thread base

dimensions torque (Nm) attachment
M2 0.2 +0.05 ×
M3 0.6 +0.1 ×
M4 1.2 +0.1 ×
M5 2 +0.5 ×
M6 3 +0.5 ×
M8 5 +0.5 ×
M10 8 +2 ×
M12 12 +2 ×
M16 28 +2 ×
M18 35 +2 ×

M10 × 0.75 3 +0.5 ×

M12 × 0.75 4 +0.5 ×
M20 × 1 10 +1 ×
M24 × 1.5 12 +1.5 ×
M27 × 1.5 16 +2 ×
M32 × 1.5 24 +2.5 ×

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 1-line filter components B85111, B85121
Feedthrough capacitors

Rated voltage 75 to 440 V AC

Rated current 16 to 200 A
Rated capacitance 0.00125 to 4.7 µF

Construction
■ Building-block system
■ MKP technology (dry, self-healing)
Dielectric: polypropylene, metallized
■ Metal case, polyurethane potting (UL 94 V-0)
■ For central screw fixing

Features
■ Compact dimensions
■ High insertion loss
■ Easy to install
■ High contact reliability thanks to central screw fixing
■ Comply with IEC 60384-14
■ UL approval

Applications
Broadband interference suppression
for AC/DC supply lines, e.g. in
■ shielded rooms
■ telephone exchanges, base stations
■ electrical machines and systems
■ power supplies

Terminals
■ Threaded studs
■ Axial leads

Marking
Manufacturer, ordering code, rated capacitance,
rated voltage, rated current, climatic category,
circuit diagram, date of manufacture (MM.YY), approvals

Circuit diagram

SSB1275-J

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 1-line filter components B85121A*+160
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 16 mm, 16 A

Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 16 mm

Technical data and measuring conditions

Rated voltage VR 75 … 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz

160 … 600 V DC
Rated current IR Referred to 40 °C ambient temperature
Reduced current values at 400 Hz
Capacitance tolerance ± 20%
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/56 (–40 °C/+85 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Screw cap fixing M10 × 0.75
Approvals UL 1283, 250 V

Characteristics and ordering codes

IR CR VR VR Vtest Terminal Figure Ordering code Approvals

A µF V AC V DC V DC
16 0.00125 250 600 4000 Leads 1 B85121A2122C160 ×
0.0025 440 600 4350 ∅ 2 mm B85121A4252C160 ×
0.005 250 600 4000 B85121A2502C160 ×
0.010 250 600 1750 B85121A2103C160 ×
0.025 250 600 1750 B85121A2253C160 ×
0.05 250 600 1750 B85121A2503C160 ×
0.1 110 160 800 B85121A1104C160 –
1.0 75 160 350 Leads 2 B85121A0105B160 –
∅ 2 mm

× = approval granted

Insertion loss (dB); typical values at 50 Ω

CR (µF) 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz > 300 MHz
0.00125 – – – 6 35 > 40
0.0025 – – – 12 45 > 60
0.005 – – 2 16 40 > 50
0.010 – – 4 25 55 > 70
0.025 – – 11 30 55 > 80
0.05 – 1 17 35 52 > 80
0.1 – 4 20 40 60 > 80
1.0 5 25 45 50 85 > 90

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 1-line filter components B85121A*+160
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 16 mm, 16 A

Dimensional drawings

Figure 1, B85121A****C160

1...3

M10 x 0.75
ø10.5+0.3
ø16
ø2

Marking

30+2 5
45+2 44±3
135 _ 3 SSB2021-D Tightening torque: 3 +0.5 Nm

Figure 2, B85121A****B160

1...3
M10 x 0.75
ø10.5+0.3
ø16
ø2

Marking

45+2 5
60+2 44±3
155 _ 3 SSB2037-Z Tightening torque: 3 +0.5 Nm

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 1-line filter components B85121A*+250
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 20 mm, 25 A

Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 20 mm

Technical data and measuring conditions

Rated voltage VR 75 … 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz

160 … 600 V DC
Rated current IR Referred to 40 °C ambient temperature
Reduced current values at 400 Hz
Capacitance tolerance ± 20%
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/56 (–40 °C/+85 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Screw cap fixing M12 × 0.75
Approvals UL 1283, 250 V

Characteristics and ordering codes

IR CR VR VR Vtest Terminal Figure Ordering code Approvals

A µF V AC V DC V DC
25 0.035 250 600 4000 M4 1 B85121A2353A250 ×
0.010 250 600 4000 Leads 2 B85121A2103B250 ×
0.025 250 600 4000 ∅ 2 mm B85121A2253B250 ×
0.035 250 600 4000 B85121A2353B250 ×
0.035 440 600 4350 B85121A4353B250 ×
0.05 250 600 4000 B85121A2503B250 ×
0.05 440 600 4000 B85121A4503B250 ×
1.0 75 160 480 B85121A0105B250 –

× = approval granted

Insertion loss (dB); typical values at 50 Ω

CR (µF) 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz > 300 MHz
0.025 – – 11 30 55 > 80
0.035 – 1 12 32 55 > 90
0.050 – 2 18 35 60 > 90
1.0 5 25 45 50 85 > 90

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 1-line filter components B85121A*+250
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 20 mm, 25 A

Dimensional drawings

Figure 1, B85121A****A250

1...3

M4

M12 x 0.75
ø12.5+0.3
ø20

Marking

Thread Tightening torque

45+2 5
60+2 17 _ 2 M4 1.2 +0.1 Nm
90+2 SSB2025-B M12 × 0.75 4.0 +0.5 Nm

Figure 2, B85121A****B250

1...3
M12 x 0.75
ø12.5+0.3
ø20
ø2

Marking

45+2 5
60+2 45±3
155 _ 3 SSB2023-U Tightening torque: 4 +0.5 Nm

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 1-line filter components B85111A*B500
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 24 mm, 50 A

Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 24 mm, housing with external screw thread

Technical data and measuring conditions

Rated voltage VR 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz

600 V DC
Rated current IR Referred to 40 °C ambient temperature
Reduced current values at 400 Hz
Capacitance tolerance ± 20%
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/56 (–40 °C/+85 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Screw cap fixing M24 × 1.5
Approvals UL 1283, 250 V

Characteristics and ordering code

IR CR VR VR Vtest Terminal Ordering code Approvals

A µF V AC V DC V DC
50 0.05 250 600 3000 M6 B85111A2503B500 ×

× = approval granted

Insertion loss (dB); typical values at 50 Ω

CR (µF) 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz > 300 MHz
0.05 – 2 18 35 60 > 90

Dimensional drawing

86 _ 0.5
45 _ 0.5
26.3 _ 1.1 14±0.2
15 min. 9 _ 0.6 20±2 A/F 27
M24 x 1.5
M6

SSB2036-R-E

Thread Tightening torque

M6 3 +0.5 Nm
M24 × 1.5 12 +1.5 Nm

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 1-line filter components B85121A*A250, A750
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 30 mm, 25 A , 75 A

Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 30 mm

Technical data and measuring conditions

Rated voltage VR 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz

600 V DC
Rated current IR Referred to 40 °C ambient temperature
Reduced current values at 400 Hz
Capacitance tolerance ± 20%
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/56 (–40 °C/+85 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Screw cap fixing M20 × 1
Approvals UL 1283, 250 V

Characteristics and ordering codes

IR CR VR VR Vtest Terminal Ordering code Approvals

A µF V AC V DC V DC
25 0.1 250 600 3000 M6 B85121A2104A250 ×
0.5 250 600 2500 M6 B85121A2504A250 ×
1.0 250 600 2000 M6 B85121A2105A250 ×
75 0.1 250 600 3000 M6 B85121A2104A750 ×
0.5 250 600 2500 M6 B85121A2504A750 ×
1.0 250 600 2000 M6 B85121A2105A750 ×

× = approval granted

Insertion loss (dB); typical values at 50 Ω

CR (µF) 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz

0.1 0 5 20 40 60 > 70
0.5 2 15 35 40 80 > 90
1.0 5 25 45 50 85 > 90

Dimensional drawing
M6
M20 x 1

ø30
M6

Marking
Thread Tightening
torque
5 55+1 M6 3 +0.5 Nm
110 _ 1 M20 × 1 10 +1 Nm
SSB1271-L

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 1-line filter components B85121A*A630, A101, A201
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 55 mm, 63 … 200 A

Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 55 mm

Technical data and measuring conditions

Rated voltage VR 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz

600 V DC
Rated current IR Referred to 40 °C ambient temperature
Reduced current values at 400 Hz
Capacitance tolerance ± 20%
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 40/085/56 (–40 °C/+85 °C/56 days damp heat test)
Screw cap fixing Standard M32 × 1.5
Special fixing M27 × 1.5 on request
Approvals UL 1283, 250 V

Characteristics and ordering codes

IR CR VR VR Vtest
Ter­ Dimensions (mm) Ordering code Approvals
A µF V AC V DC V DC minal l +1 l1 –1 l2 –3
63 0.5 250 600 3000 M 6 30 100 50 B85121A2504A630 ×
1.0 250 600 2500 M 6 30 100 50 B85121A2105A630 ×
2.0 250 600 2500 M 6 60 130 50 B85121A2205A630 ×
4.7 250 600 2000 M 6 60 130 50 B85121A2475A630 ×
100 0.5 250 600 3000 M 8 30 110 53 B85121A2504A101 ×
1.0 250 600 2500 M 8 30 110 53 B85121A2105A101 ×
2.0 250 600 2500 M 8 60 140 53 B85121A2205A101 ×
4.7 250 600 2000 M 8 60 140 53 B85121A2475A101 ×
200 0.5 250 600 3000 M10 30 120 59 B85121A2504A201 ×
1.0 250 600 2500 M10 30 120 59 B85121A2105A201 ×
2.0 250 600 2500 M10 60 150 59 B85121A2205A201 ×
4.7 250 600 2000 M10 60 150 59 B85121A2475A201 ×

× = approval granted

Insertion loss (dB); typical values at 50 Ω

CR (µF) 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz

0.5 2 15 35 40 80 > 90
1.0 5 25 45 50 85 > 90
2.0 10 30 50 55 > 90 > 90
4.7 15 35 55 65 > 90 > 90

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 1-line filter components B85121A*A630, A101, A201
Feedthrough capacitors ∅ 55 mm, 63 … 200 A

Dimensional drawing

A/F 41

M32 x 1.5
Marking

M
A/F 17

8
55±1
15+1
2

SSB1272-U-E

Thread Tightening torque

M6 3 +0.5 Nm
M8 5 +0.5 Nm
M10 8 +2 Nm
M27 × 1.5 16 +2 Nm
M32 × 1.5 24 +2.5 Nm

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 EMC filters
Cautions and warnings

Important information
Please read all safety and warning notes carefully before installing the EMC filter and putting it into
operation (see ). The same applies to the warning signs on the filter. Please ensure that the signs
are not removed nor their legibility impaired by external influences.
Death, serious bodily injury and substantial material damage to equipment may occur if the appro­
priate safety measures are not carried out or the warnings in the text are not observed.

Using according to the terms

The EMC filters may be used only for their intended application within the specified values in low­
voltage networks in compliance with the instructions given in the data sheets and the data book.
The conditions at the place of application must comply with all specifications for the filter used.

Warnings
■ It shall be ensured that only qualified persons (electricity specialists) are engaged on work such
as planning, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance. They must be provided
with the corresponding documentation.
■ Danger of electric shock. EMC filters contain components that store an electric charge. Danger­
ous voltages can continue to exist at the filter terminals for longer than five minutes even after
the power has been switched off.
■ The protective earth connections shall be the first to be made when the EMC filter is installed and
the last to be disconnected. Depending on the magnitude of the leakage currents, the particular
specifications for making the protective-earth connection must be observed.
■ Impermissible overloading of the EMC filter, such as impermissible voltages at higher frequen­
cies that may cause resonances etc. can lead to destruction of the filter housing.
■ EMC filters must be protected in the application against impermissible exceeding of the rated
currents by suitable overcurrent protective.

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