Product Overview
Nichicon .01k-50/100 Metallized Polyester Film Capacitor — 0.01µF 50V 10% Radial, NOS
Condition
Unused NOS. Red dipped epoxy body with clean, straight radial leads showing no corrosion or oxidation. Body markings visible and legible: ".01K / 50/100" with Nichicon circled-n logo confirmed. Sourced from an electronics distributor consolidating inventory.
Ships same business day from our Idaho warehouse. Packed carefully.
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Product Overview
Nichicon .01k-50/100 metallized polyester film capacitor. Capacitance 0.01µF (10nF, code 103), 50V DC working voltage, 100V surge, ±10% tolerance. Radial lead termination in compact red dipped epoxy housing. Metallized polyester (Mylar) dielectric provides self-healing behavior and better stability than standard ceramic disc types.
Key Features
- Capacitance: 0.01µF (10nF / code 103)
- Voltage: 50V DC working / 100V surge
- Tolerance: ±10% (K marking)
- Dielectric: Metallized polyester film (Mylar) — self-healing construction
- Termination: Radial leads, straight and unoxidized
- Housing: Compact red dipped epoxy body, approximately 7mm body length, ~45mm lead span
- Manufacturer: Nichicon, Japan
Applications
- Audio signal coupling and decoupling
- General-purpose frequency filtering
- DC blocking in signal paths
- Noise suppression in power supplies and amplifiers
- Vintage electronics recap and restoration
- Hobbyist and maker PCB builds requiring a stable, compact film cap
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact lead dimensions and body size?
Body length is approximately 7mm based on photo observation. Lead span is approximately 45mm. Exact lead pitch not confirmed from available evidence — verify against your PCB footprint before ordering.
Is this suitable for audio coupling applications?
Yes. Metallized polyester film capacitors are a standard choice for audio coupling and decoupling. The 0.01µF value and 50V rating are appropriate for signal-level audio circuits.
Can this be used in AC mains or across-the-line applications?
No. This capacitor is rated for DC circuits up to 50V working voltage. It is not rated for across-the-line AC mains use.
Is a datasheet included?
Not included. The part number ".01k-50/100" is a generic marking. If exact series-level specifications are critical for your application, verify dimensions and temperature rating against a Nichicon QYX-series datasheet before use.
Nichicon built these to sit quietly in a circuit and do their job for decades — and the clean leads and intact epoxy on this batch suggest they were never asked to start. That job is still waiting for the right board.
