TDK Corporation introduces PhaseCap Energy Plus, two new series of EPCOS PFC capacitors. The B25674C series is gas-impregnated and covers a voltage range from 230 V AC to 690 V AC and offers compensation ratings from 5 kvar to 33.1 kvar, depending on the type. The B25675C* series capacitors are impregnated with a biodegradable resin […]
Capacitors
Electrolytic capacitors now include voltage up to 400 V dc
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) announced that it has expanded its signature series of 380LX and 381LX aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include voltages up to 600 Vdc. The new ratings are designed to serve the company’s industrial electronics customers who continue to push the application boundaries for these components into higher voltages. The 380LX and […]
Snap-in aluminum electrolytic caps handle 600 Vdc
The 380LX and 381LX series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors now include voltages up to 600 Vdc. The new ratings are designed to serve industrial electronics customers who continue to push the application boundaries for these components into higher voltages. The 380LX and 381LX snap-in series are among the industry’s top performers with a published load […]
Dual-phase switched-capacitor ICs fast-charge single-cell batteries
Halo Microelectronics announced the release of their HL7138 and HL7139, fast charging solution ICs using a dual-phase switched capacitor architecture for single-cell battery applications. The HL7138 and HL7139 offer the industry’s highest charging efficiencies, which enable faster and cooler battery charging operations in a total PCB solution size that’s up to 30% smaller than the […]
Y2 capacitors optimized for high temperature
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS MKP-Y2 capacitors for interference suppression. In contrast to conventional models designed for a maximum operating temperature of 110°C, the new capacitors offer a maximum permissible operating temperature of 125 °C. The B3202* H/J series’ capacitance ranges from 1 nF to 1 µF with a maximum rated voltage […]
High-efficiency quasi-resonant PFC IC carries 750-V GaN switch
Power Integrations announced the HiperPFS-5 family of power-factor-correction (PFC) ICs with an integrated 750 V PowiGaN gallium-nitride switch. With an efficiency of up to 98.3 percent, the new ICs deliver up to 240 W without a heat sink and can achieve a power factor of better than 0.98. HiperPFS-5 ICs are ideal for high-power USB […]
Chip capacitors feature 500-V ratings, handle snubber, output cap tasks
TDK Corporation has expanded its tried-and-tested range of CeraLink capacitors. Previously, only large, ready-to-fit sizes were available. Now, smaller versions with the classic chip design are included in the portfolio in order to increase the areas of application. The new portfolio starts with the EIA 2220 size, measuring 5.7 x 5 x 1.4 mm, is […]
Ultra thin, 3 m dielectric film for high-heat SiC inverter technology
SABIC will introduce at the 2022 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in booth #1718, a new, thinner gauge of its ELCRES HTV150A dielectric film which may be used for capacitors in the traction inverters, onboard chargers, and electrical compressors of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (xEV). The 3-micron (µm) film is 40 percent […]
High-temperature wet tantalum capacitors feature highest CV/cc at 200°C at 125 V
KYOCERA AVX expanded its TWA-Y Series high-temperature, COTS-Plus wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors with the addition of a new 470µF/125V code proven to be 200°C life testing procedures. Currently available in a DLA T4-size case, the new 470µF TWA-Y Series capacitor offers the world’s highest CV/cc at 200°C and 125V and is designed to withstand continuous operation at […]
Hybrid polymer capacitors boast enhanced ripple current capability
TDK Corporation presents with the B40640B* and B40740B* series hybrid polymer capacitors with a very high ripple current capability increased by up to 29 percent compared to preceding types. The ripple current capability is now up to 35 A (20 kHz, 125 °C). The new types are designed for a rated voltage of 63 V, […]
