New Industry Products

AEC-Q200 Compliant, Class X2-Rated Film Capacitors

October 26, 2018 by Paul Shepard

Panasonic has introduced the ECQ-UA series automotive type metallized polypropylene film capacitors. The AEC-Q200 qualified and Class X2-Rated ECQ-UA series benefits from Panasonic’s original in-house patterned metallization process with fuse mechanism function.

This unique technology delivers stable capacitance level over the product lifetime and a higher reliability of the application.

The ECQ-UA series film capacitors feature an operating temperature range of -40°C to 110°C, a rated voltage of 275Vac extendable to 305Vac for short periods and a nominal capacitance range of 0.1μF up to 4.7μF. A flame-retardant plastic case and non-combustible resin are utilized leading to accreditation in accordance with UL/CSA and European safety regulation for Class X2. All the products are fully RoHS and REACH compliant.

The ECQ-UA series film capacitors offer high humidity resistance (THB test: 85°C, 85%, 240Vac, 1000 hours) and high thermal shock resistance (-40°C to 85°C, 1000 cycles).

Functioning as interference suppression capacitors, the ECQ-UA series is suited for a broad spectrum of applications including input / output filtering for charging stations or the input side of on-board chargers, industrial power supplies, the range of EV / PHEV applications and renewable energy infrastructure.

The AEC-Q200 compliance of the ECQ-UA series ensures that these film capacitors are meeting the most stringent quality standards in the industry.

Features

  • High Moisture Resistance: 85°C, 85%RH, 500 Vdc, 1000h
  • High Thermal Shock Resistance: -55°C – 85°C, 1000 Cycles
  • High Temperature Load Test: 125°C, 450 Vdc, 1000h
  • Fuse Function
  • Flame Retardant Plastic Case and Non-Combustible Resin
  • High Safety (Built-In Self-Protecting Function)
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Design in For Extremely Long-Term Outdoor Use
  • Fuse Function Causes Open Circuits Upon Most Failures
  • Flame Resistant Coating