Knowles Precision Devices recently introduced a new range of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for power electronics applications. Hiteca MLCCs offer customers high capacitance stability over temperature and voltage and lower parasitic losses under common operating conditions. Hiteca MLCCs are designed to optimize the performance of power electronics used in demanding environments, such as electric vehicles […]
Capacitors
High-current ac harmonic filter capacitors offer built-in fail-safe protection
Cornell Dubilier announces its new, patented, PCD series of high current, AC harmonic filter capacitors offering dual, built-in, fail-safe protection systems, one at each end of the capacitor. Similar capacitors in this category have one open-circuit pressure device located under the top cover that requires the capacitor to be mounted from its bottom stud. With […]
Customizable large capacitor assemblies target automotive, military, aerospace applications
Knowles Precision Devices introduced a new customizable capacitor assembly for automotive, military, and aerospace applications. The custom approach to large capacitor assembly offers customers a unique combination of capability and durability while helping to maximize board space. The capacitor assemblies utilize the vertical space above the circuit board to achieve very high capacitance and very […]
Noise suppression caps rated for 275 Vac
TDK Corporation presents a new series of very compact EPCOS X2 capacitors for noise suppression. They are rated for 275 V AC and cover a capacitance spectrum from 33 nF to 1 µF. Depending on the capacitance value, the interference suppression components have lead spaces of 10 mm (B32921X* / Y*), 15 mm (B32922X* / […]
Miniature supercapacitors qualified for automotive uses
KEMET announces its new high-performance supercapacitors for automotive electronics, the FMD, and the FU0H series. This series delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and operating temperature ranging from -40°C to 85°C. The FMD series offers the highest lifetime with up to 4,000 hours. These supercapacitors are qualified for an automotive testing protocol. These capacitors […]
Ultra-hardened capacitors target power quality apps
MTE corporation announces the release of EnduraCaps – the most advanced capacitors on the market. EnduraCaps are ultra-hardened capacitor solutions for the most demanding industrial applications where uptime is of critical importance. Developed in partnership with Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), the experts in capacitor innovation, EnduraCaps represent the best in manufacturing technologies and material processes […]
SMD aluminum chip capacitors deliver high-CV, low-ESR performance
AVX Corporation has released a full range of aluminum capacitors spanning three different electrolytic technologies and six different series. This new range of surface-mount aluminum chip capacitors adds a ninth capacitor type to AVX’s already-extensive capacitor product portfolio, which also includes broadband, ceramic, niobium oxide, polymer, film, RF/microwave, tantalum, and supercapacitor technologies. As such, these six […]
DC link capacitors excel at handling humidity, vibration, and thermal cycles
The CDE BLH series of dc Link capacitors have been designed and tested to exceed the industry’s most stringent requirements for high humidity, vibration testing and thermal cycling. The Temperature, Humidity at Bias (THB) test exposes parts to the harsh conditions of 85°C at 85% relative humidity with rated voltage applied. This demanding test simulates […]
Silicon capacitors with low ESL/ESR optimized for power distribution networks
Murata has announced its extended product offering for the mobile and high-performance computing (HPC) markets with the launch of its latest silicon process technology to fabricate silicon capacitors with a density of 1.3µF/mm². The devices’ extremely low ESL and ESR support the highest performances of new power distribution networks (PDN) that require low impedance over a wide […]
Aluminum electrolytic caps sport screw terminals, high current ratings
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors B43706* and B43726* series with screw terminals. The new components are designed for rated voltages between 400 V DC and 500 V DC and cover a capacitance range of 820 µF to 15,000 µF. A special feature is the high-rated current capability of up to 56.1 A […]