[Test-Equipment] Question about series/parallel capacitors

[Barry]

I need a 0.5uF capacitor that's capable of handling 600VDC.  I have several 0.5uF that are rated at 250V so I plan to connect them in series/parallel to get 0.5uF at 750V.

The question I have is does it matter how these are connected?

I have the choice of:

A. Connecting three sets of three capacitors each in parallel to produce 1.5uF and then connecting the three sets in series yielding 0.5uF.

or

B. Connecting three sets of capacitors in series and then connecting the resulting 1/6uF capacitors in parallel to again make 0.5uF.


Both methods will give me 0.5uF but it I'm wondering if one way has any advantages.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ