Overview
The CRC M83421/01-4243S is a military-grade metallized polycarbonate film capacitor designed to MIL-PRF-83421 specifications. This hermetic axial lead component delivers stable capacitance with a 1% tolerance rating, making it suitable for critical defense, aerospace, and precision industrial applications where reliability and long-term performance are non-negotiable.
Key Features
- Hermetic sealing ensures extended operational life in harsh environments
- 1% capacitance tolerance for tight circuit specifications
- Metallized polycarbonate film dielectric rated to 200V DC
- Axial lead configuration for traditional through-hole PCB assembly
- Compliant with MIL-PRF-83421 military performance standards
- Suitable for defense, aerospace, and industrial control systems
Technical Specifications
- Capacitance: 0.68 µF
- Voltage Rating (DC): 200 V
- Tolerance: ±1%
- Dielectric Material: Metallized Polycarbonate Film
- Case Style: Hermetic Axial Lead
- Lead Type: Axial (wire leads)
- Operating Temperature Range: −65°C to +85°C
- MIL Specification: MIL-PRF-83421
- Failure Rate Level: M (1% per 1,000 hours @ rated conditions)
Typical Applications
- Aerospace and defense electronics
- Military avionics and instrumentation
- High-reliability power supply filtering and decoupling
- Signal coupling and timing circuits requiring precision tolerances
- Industrial control systems and ruggedized equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Military-grade PCB assemblies designed for MIL-PRF-83421 components
- Defense and aerospace systems requiring hermetic capacitors
- High-reliability industrial control circuits
- Any application accepting 0.68µF, 200V axial film capacitors with 1% tolerance
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Verify specific replacement compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The M83421 series includes multiple dash numbers; this specific unit (4243S) may not be directly interchangeable with other M83421 variants without engineering review.
Works With
- Designed for use in PCBs with standard axial lead spacing and through-hole mounting
- Compatible with traditional solder wave and hand-assembly processes
- Suitable for systems requiring MIL-PRF-83421 hermetic capacitor qualification
