Two Line DC Filter Range
Two line DC power line filters feature a combination of feedthrough capacitors with high permeability toroidal current compensating inductors for high performance filtering in a small rectangular case, designed for mounting on a bulkhead. To achieve the full benefits of this design, it is important that the load current returns through the filter. They are suitable for voltages up to 250VDC.
Insertion Loss Performance
Asymmetric attenuation shown as measured in 50Ω system, at all loading conditions, in accordance with CISPR-17.
Performance curve meets 100dB from 10kHz to 10GHz.

Typical Applications
- Military power supplies
- UPS, inverters & converters
- IT & Telecomms, base stations, server supplies & racks
- Screened rooms & EMC test chambers
- Supports compliance to MIL-STD-461 & DEF STAN 59-411
Rated Current (A) | Part Number | Volt Drop (mV) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Approx Weight (kg) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | DS23872 | 500 | 550 | 205 | 95 | 16 |
63 | DS23873 | 500 | 550 | 205 | 105 | 20 |
100 | DS23874 | 500 | 640 | 205 | 120 | 25 |
200 | DS23875 | 500 | 660 | 475 | 135 | 60 |
Rated Voltage
- 250VDC
Alternative Voltage
- Also suitable for 100VAC 50 Hz
- Alternative surge arrestors may be required.
Rated Current
- 6A to 200A (each individual line, see table)
Current Overload
- 10 x maximum rated current for 1 sec.
- 1.5 x max rated current for 10 minutes.
Discharge time
- Max. 60 seconds to below 34V (filter incorporates discharge resistors)
Temperature Rise
- 25°C case rise on full load
Temperature Range
- -45°C to +85°C Storage
- -45°C to +50°C Working
MTBF
- >0.5 million hours (calculated using Mil Hdbk 217F)
Surge Suppression (optional)
- 369VDC at 140J (8/20μs)
- All filters can be supplied with an integral metal-oxide varistor, fitted between the input terminal and earth (case).
All MPE installation filters are tested using the test methods defined within the following standards and meet or exceed the relevant performance and/or safety criteria defined within these standards:
- Mil-F-15733
- Mil-Std-220C
- CISPR17:2011/BS EN 55017:2011
- UL1283
- LVD 2014/35/EU
- DEF-STAN 59-411/MIL-STD-461
- RoHS (2011/65/EU) & LVD (2014/35/EU)
- UKCA & CE
Ordering Code
DS XXXXX / X / X (e.g. DS23870CV)
- Filter Part Number
- Suffix C for standard cable entry (for other cable entries, see Installation Details page)
- Add suffix V for transient suppressed filter