Panasonic Industry Europe has introduced the ECWFJ series of metallized polypropylene film capacitors for automotive power-electronics applications, including dc/dc converters, onboard chargers, e-compressors, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
The AEC-Q200-qualified capacitors are rated from 600 to 1,100 Vdc and cover capacitance values from 1 to 12 µF.
The series is designed for operation from -40° to 110° C. Panasonic says the 1,000-V version is rated to 105° C, and the devices can tolerate ambient temperatures up to 125° C for limited periods.
Humidity resistance is specified at 40° C and 95% relative humidity for up to 1,000 hours. The capacitors are also rated for 1,000 thermal-shock cycles from -55° to 85° C.
Panasonic uses patterned metallization with an integrated fuse mechanism to help maintain capacitance over the service life of the component.
The capacitors use a flame-retardant plastic enclosure with non-conductive resin and are compliant with RoHS requirements.
The ECWFJ series is intended for high-voltage EV power-electronics systems that require stable operation under elevated temperature and humidity conditions.
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