PVC2X212 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC2X212 is a 1200 pF film capacitor manufactured by Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), rated for 2000V DC operation with polypropylene dielectric material in a radial through-hole package. This part is classified as obsolete product status. Due to obsolescence, identifying functionally equivalent substitute components is essential for continued circuit design, prototyping, and maintenance applications where this capacitance and voltage rating are required.

Substiute Parts

PVC2X212

Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE)In Stock: 1089PVC2X212 Datasheet

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B32672L8122J000

EPCOS - TDK ElectronicsIn Stock: 3582B32672L8122J000 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute identification for the PVC2X212 is based on the following critical electrical and mechanical parameters:

Primary Matching Criteria:

• Capacitance value: 1200 pF
• DC voltage rating: 2000V (2kV) or higher
• Dielectric material: Polypropylene (PP)
• Mounting type: Through Hole, Radial configuration

Secondary Consideration Parameters:

• Tolerance specification (original part: ±10%)
• Operating temperature range
• Lead spacing and physical dimensions
• RoHS compliance status

The B32672L8122J000 substitute part meets all primary electrical criteria while maintaining through-hole radial mounting compatibility. Differences in tolerance (±5% vs ±10%), physical dimensions, and AC voltage rating (700V vs 500V) do not prevent functional substitution for DC applications at the specified 2000V rating.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The B32672L8122J000 is an active product offering from EPCOS - TDK Electronics, making it the primary substitute for the obsolete PVC2X212. Both parts satisfy the core electrical requirements: 1200 pF capacitance, 2000V DC rating, and polypropylene dielectric in through-hole radial configuration.

The B32672L8122J000 provides improved tolerance specification (±5% versus ±10%), extended maximum operating temperature (+110°C versus +105°C), and active production status ensuring continued availability. Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, supporting equivalent regulatory and environmental qualification requirements.

Physical dimensions differ between the two parts due to differing construction methods (standard versus metallized polypropylene film). Lead spacing reduction in the B32672L8122J000 (0.591" versus 0.969") requires verification of board layout compatibility during integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the B32672L8122J000 directly replace the PVC2X212 in all applications?

A: Electrical compatibility is confirmed for all rated DC voltage and capacitance requirements. Physical board layout must accommodate the reduced lead spacing (0.591" versus 0.969") of the B32672L8122J000 substitute.

Q: What is the significance of the metallized polypropylene coating in the B32672L8122J000?

A: Metallized polypropylene construction is a manufacturing variation within the polypropylene dielectric family. Both parts function within the same electrical parameter range at the specified 2000V DC rating and 1200 pF capacitance value.

Q: How do tolerance differences affect part selection?

A: The B32672L8122J000 tolerance specification (±5%) is tighter than the original PVC2X212 (±10%), representing improved precision. This does not prevent substitution and is beneficial for applications requiring closer capacitance matching.

Q: Are there environmental or compliance concerns when switching manufacturers?

A: Both parts maintain equivalent RoHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. No additional environmental or compliance qualification is required for this substitution.

Q: Why is the AC voltage rating different between the two parts?

A: AC voltage rating differences (500V versus 700V) are not relevant for DC circuit applications. Both parts are rated for the same 2000V DC requirement and function identically in DC-rated circuits.