element14 has announced the addition of four new polymer capacitors from Panasonic to its range.
The SP-Cap, POSCAP, OS-CON and Polymer Hybrid capacitors provide high efficiency and low ESRLow Equivalent Series ResistanceLow Equivalent Series ResistanceLow Equivalent Series Resistance alternatives to traditional capacitors. The range, which benefits from lifetime extension as well as high safetyClass X capacitors are used in “across-the-line” applications where their failure would not lead to electric shock. Class X safety caps are used between the “live” wires carrying the incoming AC current. In this position, a capacitor failure should not cause any electrical shock hazards, rather, a capacitor failure “between-the-lines” would usually cause a fuse or circuit breaker to open. and reliability is designed to maximise choice, adding to element14′s already extensive offering.
While all four capacitors offer high reliability and miniaturisation potential, they each provide their own individual specifications. These vary in terms of temperature range, voltage, endurance, and Ripple CurrentThis applies to a DC application with a superimposed AC voltage. The ripple current rating is the maximum AC current the capacitor can handle., allowing a much broader usage potential throughout the Panasonic range. While offering this wide variety of functions, each of the four capacitors is designed with a specific benefit -
SP-Cap: A market leader in Polymer Aluminium, offers super low ESRLow Equivalent Series ResistanceLow Equivalent Series ResistanceLow Equivalent Series Resistance values (3mΩ) without voltage derating.
POSCAP: A market leader in Polymer Tantalum, offering high capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential difference exists between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive. and a minimised (2.0 x 1.25mm) case size; a natural alternative to tantalum capacitorsThe tantalum capacitor distinguishes itself from other capacitors in having high capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential difference exists between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive. per volume and weight. Relative to other electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors have low resistance, low leakage, and can operate in higher temperature environments, but non-electrolytics are even better in these regards. for digital, high-frequencyThe number of complete cycles or vibrations per unit of time. Rate of alternation in an AC current. Expressed in cycles per second or hertz (Hz). devices
OS-CON: Designed for affordable long life usage while providing a high Ripple CurrentThis applies to a DC application with a superimposed AC voltage. The ripple current rating is the maximum AC current the capacitor can handle., voltage and capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential difference exists between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive..
Polymer Hybrid: A high voltage solution offering the combined advantages of Polymer and Lytic capacitors.
