Product Overview
Cornell Dubilier 6.8nF 1kV Z5U Ceramic Disc Capacitor – Unused, New Old Stock
The Cornell Dubilier 6.8nF (0.0068µF) high-voltage ceramic disc capacitor offers stable performance for circuits operating up to 1,000 volts. Known for its reliability and long-standing engineering heritage, CDE components are trusted across industrial and precision applications.
Product Condition
Unused, New Old Stock (NOS). Maintained in original packaging with clean leads and intact ceramic surfaces. Stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to preserve dielectric integrity and performance.
Product Overview
Designed with a Z5U Class II dielectric, this 6.8nF capacitor provides dependable capacitance stability from +10°C to +85°C. Cornell Dubilier’s ceramic disc line remains a benchmark for high-voltage filtering, coupling, and bypass functions. The non-polarized construction simplifies integration into AC and DC circuits where compact, robust components are essential.
Key Features
- Capacitance: 6.8nF (0.0068µF)
- Voltage rating: 1,000V (1kV)
- Tolerance: ±20% (M)
- Dielectric type: Z5U (Class II)
- Operating temperature: +10°C to +85°C
- Non-polarized, suitable for AC or DC circuits
- Compact ceramic disc design
- Reliable insulation resistance and low leakage
- Excellent for filtering, coupling, and decoupling applications
- Manufactured by Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), a trusted U.S. capacitor brand
Applications
- High-voltage filtering and transient suppression
- Coupling and bypass circuits
- Industrial power supplies and converters
- Test and measurement equipment
- Audio and analog electronics
- Prototype and repair work
- Educational and research electronics labs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this capacitor polarized?
No, this capacitor is non-polarized and can be installed in either direction.
What does the Z5U dielectric rating indicate?
Z5U is a Class II dielectric that provides high capacitance density and stable performance within its operating range of +10°C to +85°C.
Can it be used in AC circuits?
Yes. Its non-polarized nature and 1kV voltage rating make it suitable for both AC and DC applications.
What makes Cornell Dubilier capacitors noteworthy?
As one of America’s longest-running capacitor manufacturers, CDE is known for consistency, voltage endurance, and precision engineering across decades of designs.
Where are high-voltage ceramic capacitors typically used?
They are ideal for noise suppression, surge absorption, and voltage filtering in high-energy or analog signal paths.
From CDE’s heritage of American engineering, this 6.8nF 1kV ceramic disc capacitor carries the precision and reliability built into generations of trusted components—ready for your next design challenge.
