X-capacitors and Y-capacitor placements are needed for performance and mandated for safety in most AC-line systems. What are X-capacitors and Y-capacitors? No, they are not references to various circuitry-related algebra problems that need to be solved, nor are they the tools of superheroes. Instead, they are AC-line capacitors mandated by good design practice and regulatory […]
Capacitors
DC link capacitor offers 500 V to 920 V range
TDK Corporation introduces the xEVCap, a standardized and modular DC link capacitor design for powertrain inverters in passenger cars, commercial and off-highway vehicles, and machinery tools. Typically, such capacitor designs are fully customized, making the development time-consuming and practical only in large production volumes. In addition, if the customer requirements change during the project, this […]
Lithium-ion capacitors operable from -25°C to 85°C
Tecate Group has introduced new additions to its lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) product offerings. The new TPLCE product series features increased volumetric energy densities compared to the current TPLC series. TPLCE cells are rated at 3.8V and are available in capacitances from 3F to 1,400F. The cells are UL recognized, RoHS and REACH compliant, and operate from -25°C […]
20 components added to automotive MLCC series
KYOCERA AVX has expanded its line of KAM Series automotive MLCCs by adding 20 new components. These capacitors are manufactured using miniaturization and high-capacity atomization technologies developed for smartphones, ensuring high reliability in automotive environments. The KAM Series automotive MLCCs come in various case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings, making them suitable for small, […]
Power and capacitor platform enhances efficiency in medical electrosurgery applications
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced the FlexiCharge FC2500, expanding its industry-leading portfolio of all-in-one, intelligent system power and capacitor charger platform that simplifies and speeds design of medical laser systems and electrosurgery applications such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Pulsed Magnetic (PM) Therapy. IPL and PM systems typically have capacitors in aesthetic […]
Capacitor line achieves extended failure rate
KYOCERA AVX announced that its TWA Series axial-leaded, hermetically sealed wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors have undergone additional qualification testing to MIL-PRF-39006, FSC 5910, and detail specification sheet MIL-PRF-39006/33, and have had their failure rate extended to include Level P (i.e., 0.1% per 1,000 hours). As a result, the revision of the Qualified Parts List (QPL) […]
Capacitors offer high CV, long lifetime, and compact size for high-density designs
KYOCERA AVX released the new RES Series radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The new RES Series wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineered to deliver high CV values in small case sizes, long-lifetime endurance of 5,000–7,000 hours at 105°C, and high ripple current to help manufacturers save board space in high-density PCB assemblies without compromising on endurance. They […]
High-voltage DC caps operate to 105°C
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications designed for an operating temperature of up to +105 °C. The components with the ordering code B25695E can operate at rated DC voltages from 700 V to 1300 V (voltage derating necessary from +85 °C). The ESR ranges from 1.0 mΩ […]
High-capacity, 100 V automotive MLCCs in miniatures sizes for 48 V architectures
TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 2.2μF in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25mm – L x W x T) and 4.7μF in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm – L x W x T), with the industry’s highest capacitance*, as 100V products for automotive […]
Wide range of wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors designed for industrial and consumer electronics
KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified for industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings extending from […]
