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Description

Sourced and supplied by Al Imran Enterprises, Lahore, Pakistan. The RIFA PHE448 is a radial-leaded polypropylene film/foil pulse capacitor engineered for high-voltage, high-frequency duty in demanding industrial electronics. RIFA, the capacitor specialist whose technology now lives on within KEMET, built the F448 family around a full polypropylene film dielectric with foil electrodes, delivering very low dissipation factor, exceptionally high insulation resistance and stable behaviour under repetitive fast-rise-time pulses. Across the series, rated voltages span 1600 V DC to 2000 V DC (650 V AC to 700 V AC) with capacitance values up to 22 nF graded to a tight ±5% tolerance on the E12 series, making the family a dependable choice for snubber networks, switching-power stages, induction-heating circuits and pulse-forming applications. The radial lead configuration uses a standard 15 mm ±0.4 mm pitch with 0.8 mm diameter tinned leads, dropping straight into conventional PCB layouts without re-drilling. The self-extinguishing UL94 V-0 encapsulation is qualified to climatic category 55/105/56, so the capacitor withstands 56 days of damp heat and keeps its electrical characteristics across a -55 °C to +105 °C temperature range, derating gracefully above +85 °C. Insulation resistance is specified at no less than 100,000 MΩ and dissipation factor at 1 kHz stays at or below 0.03%, figures that matter when capacitors sit continuously across fast-switching semiconductors. Every unit leaves the factory in Finland marked with the capacitance code per IEC 60062 together with the RIFA brand mark, so incoming inspection can verify authenticity at a glance. At Al Imran Enterprises we keep genuine RIFA and KEMET pulse capacitors moving to maintenance teams across Pakistan's process industries. Sugar mills, cement plants, textile mills and steel re-rolling plants rely on drive systems, soft starters, UPS cabinets and medium-frequency equipment where original pulse capacitors are often the first components stressed, and where sourcing a genuine replacement quickly prevents hours of downtime. Our team verifies part markings, ratings and date codes before dispatch, and supports engineering departments with cross-referencing against legacy RIFA type codes. Contact us for pricing, lead times, and technical compatibility checks.

Specifications

TypePolypropylene Film/Foil Pulse Capacitor
BrandRIFA (KEMET)
SeriesPHE448 / F448
MarkingIEC 60062 capacitance code with RIFA brand mark
Tolerance±5% (E12)
ApplicationHigh-voltage pulse and snubber duty
Part NumberPHE 448 1250
Lead Spacing15 mm ±0.4 mm
EncapsulationSelf-extinguishing UL94 V-0
Lead Diameter0.8 mm
Mounting TypeRadial through-hole
Climatic Category55/105/56
Country of OriginFinland
Temperature Range-55 °C to +105 °C
Dissipation Factor≤0.03% at 1 kHz
Insulation Resistance≥100,000 MΩ
Capacitance Range (Series)0.1 nF – 22 nF
Rated Voltage (Series Range)1600 – 2000 V DC / 650 – 700 V AC

Compatible With

Variable frequency drivesSoft startersUPS systemsInduction heating equipmentSwitch-mode power stagesSnubber networks across IGBTsMedium-frequency equipmentSugar mill drivesCement plant drivesTextile mill inverters

Certifications

UL94 V-0

Documents

Datasheet PDF

PHE 448 1250 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RIFA PHE448 capacitor used for?
The PHE448 is a polypropylene film/foil pulse capacitor designed for high-voltage, high-frequency duty such as snubber networks across IGBTs, drive stages and induction-heating circuits.
What is the capacitance value of this specific unit?
The unit we hold follows the PHE448 series construction; the exact capacitance code on the body should be confirmed from the marking before design-in. The series spans 0.1 nF to 22 nF at ±5% tolerance.
What voltage does the PHE448 series handle?
The series is rated 1600 V DC to 2000 V DC (650 V AC to 700 V AC), which is why it suits snubber and pulse applications where ordinary capacitors degrade quickly.
Is the PHE448 still manufactured?
RIFA's capacitor technology continues under KEMET following the brand acquisition, and the F448/PHE448 construction remains the reference for pulse film duty. We source current and recent-date stock.
Where can I buy RIFA PHE448 capacitors in Pakistan?
Al Imran Enterprises, based at Rehman Street No. 4, Nishtar Road, Lahore, is a trusted supplier of genuine RIFA and KEMET capacitors in Pakistan. Contact us for pricing and delivery.

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