Robust Industrial-Grade 350-Volt X2 Capacitors

TDK Corporation presents a new series of robust EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors for EMI suppression. Compared with conventional X2 capacitors designed for rated voltages of 305Vac, these new components offer a higher rated voltage of 350Vac. This makes them suitable for EMI suppression in input filters – specifically for applications on the North American market – and output filters of photovoltaic inverters, for example.

The capacitance range extends from 0.47µF to 10µF 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 percent (test conditions: 1000-hours at 85 degrees with a relative humidity of 85 percent and a voltage of 330Vac). The maximum operating temperature of the components is 110 degrees C.

The X2 capacitors are approved in accordance with UL and EN and, depending on the capacitance, are available with a lead spacing of 27.5 mm (B32924*4*) or 37.5 mm (B32926*4*). Both the casing and the epoxy resin sealing material comply with the UL 94 V-0 standard.

The capacitors are especially suitable for applications with higher demands in terms of current capability, as well as capacitive power supplies. Main applications are expected to include: input and output filters, photovoltaic inverters, and capacitive power supplies.