EPCOS Debuts B43415/B43416 Series Capacitors

EPCOS AG (Germany) debuted its new B43415 Series (solder-pin) and B43416 Series (snap-in) of capacitors, which are geared to the needs of electronic flash units. Operating on 300 Vdc to 500 Vdc, the capacitors cover the capacitance range from 200 µF to 6,600 µF with a tolerance of -10/+20%. Service life is specified at 30,000 flashes for a can temperature of 60 °C and a recycling time of more than 2 sec.

To meet the tough requirements of professional photographers, both series have been vibration-tested to IEC 60068-2-6. Can diameter varies from 25 mm to 50.9 mm, depending on type. Insertion height ranges from 40 mm in the smallest capacitor to 100.8 mm in the largest. Resistors rated at 10 Ohms and 0.5 Ohms are recommended for charging and discharging, respectively.