TDK Introduces Higher-Voltage Industrial Grade X2 Capacitor Series
January 10, 2017 at 08:00 am
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TDK Corporation announced a new series of robust EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors for EMI suppression. Compared with conventional X2 capacitors designed for rated voltages of 305 V AC, these new components offer a higher rated voltage of 350 V AC. This makes them suitable for EMI suppression in input filters and output filters of photovoltaic inverters. The capacitance range extends from 0.47 µF to 10 µF in accordance with the E12 series. Even under severe ambient conditions the new capacitors are characterized by a stable capacitance, as verified in damp heat tests, in which the change in capacitance does not exceed 7.5% (test conditions: 1,000-hours at 85 degrees C with a relative humidity of 85% and an voltage of 330 V AC). The maximum operating temperature of the components is 110 degrees C. The capacitors are especially suitable for applications with higher demands in terms of current capability, as well as capacitive power supplies. Main applications: Input and output filters, photovoltaic inverters, capacitive power supplies. Main features and benefits: Increased rated voltage of 350 V AC. High current capability, Stable capacitance, even under severe ambient conditions.
TDK Corporation specialises in the design, manufacture and sales of electronic products and recording equipment. Net sales break down by family product as follows:
- rechargeable batteries and energy converters (46.9%);
- electronic equipment and components (33.1%): ceramic capacitors, ferrites, magnets, inductors, high-frequency components, transformers, converters, thermistors, etc.;
- recording equipment (13.5%): recording appliances (notably magnetic heads for hard disks, heads for disk drives and thermal printer heads), recording equipment (audio and video cassettes, optical disks, computer data storage tapes, PC cards, etc.);
- other (3.5%): rechargeable batteries, memory cards, displays and mechatronic equipment.
Net sales break down geographically as follows: Japan (8%), China (56.8%), Asia (18.7%), Europe (10%) and Americas (6.5%).
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