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I'm working on a RMS conversion circuit using a LTC1966 https://www.linear.com/product/LTC1966
The output stage of this device requires a capacitor for the averaging function, and the data sheet calls for a film capacitor such as a metalized polyester. After doing a quick search most if not all the metalized polyester capacitors are fairly large and through-hole. I prefer to use an SMT capacitor.
I found these (Metalized-Acrylic), in a 1210 SMT package : https://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/FCA1210C105M-G2/338-2778-1-ND/2614427
Is this a suitable substitute for the larger through hole Metalized-polyester style capacitor?
One other comment/question, in the past we experienced degradation of film capacitors due to the oven temperatures during the reflow process, we actually had to start using a ceramic capacitor even though the characteristics were far from ideal because the fab. house seemed incapable of regulating the time and temperature. The data sheet states the Metalized-Acrylic capacitor can withstand 235°C for 200 seconds, any thoughts on this aspect?
The output stage of this device requires a capacitor for the averaging function, and the data sheet calls for a film capacitor such as a metalized polyester. After doing a quick search most if not all the metalized polyester capacitors are fairly large and through-hole. I prefer to use an SMT capacitor.
I found these (Metalized-Acrylic), in a 1210 SMT package : https://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/FCA1210C105M-G2/338-2778-1-ND/2614427
Is this a suitable substitute for the larger through hole Metalized-polyester style capacitor?
One other comment/question, in the past we experienced degradation of film capacitors due to the oven temperatures during the reflow process, we actually had to start using a ceramic capacitor even though the characteristics were far from ideal because the fab. house seemed incapable of regulating the time and temperature. The data sheet states the Metalized-Acrylic capacitor can withstand 235°C for 200 seconds, any thoughts on this aspect?