Editor’s note: Film capacitors are critical to electric vehicle (EV) power-electronics systems, particularly in dc-link and inverter applications, where component behavior can directly affect efficiency and reliability. This article looks at how … [Read more...]
Film capacitors address high-voltage EV power-conversion demands
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 … [Read more...]
125-V capacitors support compact EV inverter designs
TDK has expanded its axial and soldering-star aluminum electrolytic capacitor lineup with new 125-V components in the B43693 and B43793 series and upgraded its existing 63-V B41687 and B41787 series. The capacitors are designed for … [Read more...]
Murata launches Y1-certified capacitors for EV onboard chargers
Murata Manufacturing has introduced the DE5 series of automotive safety-certified leaded disc ceramic capacitors for electric vehicle (EV) onboard chargers and other automotive power applications. The capacitors have received X1/Y1 certification … [Read more...]
Hybrid capacitors support automotive power circuits for EV and 48-V systems
TAIYO YUDEN has commercialized the HVX (-K) and HTX (-K) series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors that comply with the AEC-Q200 stress test qualification for passive components. The hybrid capacitors are intended for … [Read more...]
High-voltage MLCCs extend capacitance range for 1000–1500 V EV platforms
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has introduced high-voltage, temperature-compensating multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) applications The components are available in a 1210 (3.2 × 2.5 mm) package, with C0G (-55 to … [Read more...]
Researchers evaluate pyrochlore oxides for EV MLCC and dc-link capacitors
Researchers have reviewed advances in pyrochlore oxides as next-generation dielectric materials with potential applications in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics and high-voltage capacitor systems. Pyrochlore oxides are structurally … [Read more...]
New dc-link capacitors support SiC-based 800-V EV power electronics
TDK Corporation has introduced the ModCap UHP (B25648A) series of dc-link capacitors for high-power power electronics operating at elevated temperatures. The series supports continuous operation at hotspot temperatures up to 105° C without derating, … [Read more...]
New SMD capacitors offer high ripple capability and mechanical stability
TDK Corporation has expanded its B409x series of SMD hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a vibration-resistant design, rated up to 30 g (MIL-STD-202, Method 204). These components target power electronics exposed to mechanical … [Read more...]