Hermetically Sealed Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Replace Banks of Wet Tantalum

Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. introduces its Slimpack, type MLSH, the first in a series of hermetically sealed aluminum electrolytic capacitors that the company plans to introduce over the next several months. With its glass-to-metal seal that prevents dry-out, this capacitor technology has extraordinarily long life to meet the most demanding applications for military and aerospace.

The hermetic Slimpack is a spin-off of the non-hermetic Flatpack series that the company has been supplying to military and aerospace customers for more than 20 years.  The company expects this technology to replace parallel and series banks of wet tantalum capacitors for new and existing designs, especially where bulk storage is paramount. According to the company, the MLSH Slimpack measuring 1.0” x 1.5” x 0.5” will weigh less and will have more capacitance than a parallel bank of 3 or more wet tantalum capacitors as at -55 °C.  High capacitance at low temperature is a key requirement for power supplies used in military and aerospace applications.

About Cornell Dubilier Electronics

A leading manufacturer of capacitors for the power electronics market, Cornell Dubilier has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications since its founding in 1909, and today serves more than 35,000 customers.

Cornell Dubilier combines innovative product technologies with engineering expertise to provide reliable solutions for power supplies, motor drives, HVAC, motors, welding, aerospace, telecom, and UPS systems; as well as solar power, wind power, medical imaging, defibrillators, medical lasers, fuel cell inverter applications and DC link capacitors for electric vehicles. Cornell Dubilier continues to develop and produce unique capacitor solutions for next generation applications in these emerging markets.

A global company, Cornell Dubilier has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Liberty, SC; New Bedford, MA; Mexicali, Mexico; and Hong Kong to serve customers worldwide. Cornell Dubilier products are recognized by DESC, as well as safety agencies UL and CSA.