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| Application Guide for WIMA Capacitors |
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| Automotive |
Fields of Application |
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| Safety |
Auxiliaries |
Powertrain |
Features |
| Airbag control unit |
Braking system control unit
(ABS/ESC) |
Tire pressure monitoring unit |
HID lamps |
Small motor drives (e.g. seats, mirrors, windows etc.) |
Electrical power steering |
Remote keyless entry |
DC/DC converter and inverter
Electric drives |
Fuel pump, diesel filter control unit |
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SMD Capacitors
0.01 µF - 6.8 µF
63 - 1000 VDC
Size 1812 - 6054 |
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SMD-PPS
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SMD-PPS
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS
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SMD-PET |
SMD-PET |
SMD-PET |
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SMD-PET |
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Operating temp. up to 140°C
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Suitable for lead-free
soldering at T < 250°C |
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Film Capacitors
1000 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 2.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKS,
FKS
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MKS,
FKS
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MKP |
MKS,
MKP,
FKS |
MKP |
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MKS |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Smallest PCM 2.5mm |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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Snubber Capacitors
0.01 µF - 25 µF
250 - 4000 VDC
Variable terminations |
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Snubber
MKP/FKP |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Various contact
configurations |
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DC-LINK Capacitors
2 µF - 4500 µF
400 - 1600 VDC
Variable terminations |
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DC-LINK |
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SuperCaps
12 F - 840 F
5 - 112 VDC
(+customized) |
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SuperCap MC/MR modules for boardnet stabilisation and safety back-up |
SuperCap MC/MR modules for local power supply |
SuperCap MC/MR modules for recuperation of braking energy/power boost |
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Operating temp. -30/+65°C |
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Operating life > 10 years |
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Discharge current up to
several 1000 A |
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| Power Electronics |
Fields of Application |
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| Power Electronics |
Features |
| Battery charger |
Frequency
converter |
Power supply /
SMPS |
UPS |
Electronic power
meter |
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SMD Capacitors
0.01 µF - 6.8 µF
63 - 1000 VDC
Size 1812 - 6054 |
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SMD-PET
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
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Operating temp. up to 140°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Suitable for lead-free
soldering at T < 250°C |
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Film Capacitors
1000 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 2.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKS, MKP,
FKS
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MKS, MKP,
FKS
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Smallest PCM 2.5 mm |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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EMI Supression Capacitors
1000 pF - 2.2 µF
250 - 500 VAC
PCM 7.5 - 27.5mm |
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MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
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Operating temp. up to 110°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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High reliability against active
or passive flammability (MP) |
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Snubber Capacitors
0.01 µF - 25 µF
250 - 4000 VDC
Variable terminations |
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Snubber
MKP/FKP |
Snubber
MKP/FKP |
Snubber
MKP/FKP |
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DC-LINK Capacitors
2 µF - 4500 µF
400 - 1600 VDC
Variable terminations |
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DC-LINK |
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SuperCaps
12 F - 840 F
5 - 112 VDC
(+customized) |
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SuperCap MC/MR
modules as
emergency backup
system |
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Operating temp. -30/+65°C |
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Operating life > 10 years |
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Discharge current up to
several 1000 A |
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| Lighting |
Fields of Application |
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| Power Supply |
Features |
| Electronic ballasts |
Energy saving lamps |
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Metallized Capacitors
1000 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 2,
MKS 4,
MKP 4 |
MKS 2,
MKP 2,
MKS 4,
MKP 4 |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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EMI Supression Capacitors
1000 pF - 2.2 µF
275 - 300 VAC
PCM 7.5 - 27.5mm
Class X2, Y2
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MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2 |
MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2 |
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Polypropylene (PP) dielectric |
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High degree of interference suppression due to
good attenuation and low ESR |
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Self-healing properties
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| Medical |
Fields of Application |
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| Medical Equipment |
Features |
| Imaging equipment (CT, MRT, X-Ray, ultrasound) |
Anesthesia equipment |
Cleaning equipment |
Defibrillation devices |
Patient care monitoring (glucose meter, blood gas analyser, telemetry) |
Respiration technology |
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SMD Capacitors
0.01 µF - 6.8 µF
63 - 1000 VDC
Size 1812 - 6054 |
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
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Operating temp. up to 140°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Suitable for lead-free
soldering at T < 250°C |
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Film Capacitors
1000 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 2.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP |
MKS,
MKP |
MKS,
MKP |
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MKS,
MKP |
MKS,
MKP |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Smallest PCM 2.5 mm |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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EMI Supression Capacitors
1000 pF - 1.0 µF
250 - 500 VAC
PCM 7.5 - 27.5mm |
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MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-Y2 |
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Operating temp. up to 110°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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High reliability against active
or passive flammability |
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Snubber Capacitors
0.01 µF - 25 µF
250 - 4000 VDC
Variable terminations |
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Snubber
MKP/FKP |
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SuperCaps
100 F - 6500 F
2.5 VDC
(+customized) |
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SuperCap C/R
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Operating temp. -30/+65°C |
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Operating life > 10 years |
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Discharge current up to
several 1000 A |
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| Consumer |
Fields of Application |
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| Consumer Electronics |
Features |
| High-end audio systems |
Amplifier |
LCD / Plasma TVs |
Set top boxes |
Video systems |
Control units for home appliances |
White goods (induction cooker, ignition units etc.) |
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SMD Capacitors
0.01 µF - 6.8 µF
63 - 1000 VDC
Size 1812 - 6054 |
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SMD-PPS
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
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SMD-PET |
SMD-PET
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Operating temp. up to 140°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Suitable for lead-free
soldering at T < 250°C |
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Film Capacitors
27 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 2.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKS,
MKP,
FKP |
MKS,
MKP,
FKP |
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MKP |
MKS |
MKS,
MKP |
MKS,
MKP,
FKS |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Smallest PCM 2.5 mm |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10 |
MKP 10 |
MKP 10 |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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EMI Supression Capacitors
1000 pF - 2.2 µF
250 - 500 VAC
PCM 7.5 - 27.5mm |
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MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2 |
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MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2 |
MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2 |
MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
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Operating temp. up to 110°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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High reliability against active
or passive flammability (MP) |
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Snubber Capacitors
0.01 µF - 25 µF
250 - 4000 VDC
Variable terminations |
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Snubber
MKP/FKP |
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| Telecom / Data |
Fields of Application |
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| Telecommunication / Data Processing |
Features |
| Power supply |
Splitter |
Data processing systems (server etc.) |
Network devices (router, switcher, hubs, modems) |
Wireless communication (WLAN, UMTS etc.) |
Memory backup |
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SMD Capacitors
0.01 µF - 6.8 µF
63 - 1000 VDC
Size 1812 - 6054 |
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SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
SMD-PET,
SMD-PPS |
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Operating temp. up to 140°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Suitable for lead-free
soldering at T < 250°C |
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Film Capacitors
1000 pF - 220 µF
50 - 2000 VDC
PCM 2.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKS,
MKP |
MKS,
MKP,
FKS |
MKS,
MKP,
FKS |
MKS,
MKP,
FKS |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Smallest PCM 2.5 mm |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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EMI Supression Capacitors
1000 pF - 2.2 µF
250 - 500 VAC
PCM 7.5 - 27.5mm |
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MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
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MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
MP 3-X1/-X2/-Y2,
MKP-X2/-Y2 |
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Operating temp. up to 110°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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High reliability against active
or passive flammability (MP) |
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SuperCaps
100 F - 6500 F
2.5 VDC
(+customized) |
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SuperCap C/R |
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Operating temp. -30/+65°C |
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Operating life > 10 years |
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Discharge current up to
several 1000 A |
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| New Energy |
Fields of Application |
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| New Energy |
Features |
| Energy storage in photovoltaic systems |
Converter |
Power supply |
UPS |
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Pulse Duty Capacitors
100 pF - 15 µF
100 - 6000 VDC
PCM 7.5 - 37.5mm |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1,
MKP |
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Operating temp. up to 100°C |
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Operating life > 300.000 h |
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Highest du/dt |
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Snubber Capacitors
0.01 µF - 25 µF
250 - 4000 VDC
Variable terminations |
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Snubber
MKP/FKP |
Snubber
MKP/FKP |
Snubber
MKP/FKP |
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GTO Capacitors
1µF - 100 µF
400 - 1600 VDC
Axial screw connection |
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GTO MKP |
GTO MKP |
GTO MKP |
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DC-LINK Capacitors
2 µF - 4500 µF
400 - 1600 VDC
Variable terminations |
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DC-LINK |
DC-LINK |
DC-LINK |
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SuperCaps
12 F - 6500 F
2.5 - 112 VDC
(+customized) |
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SuperCap C/MC/R/MR
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SuperCap MC/MR
(e.g pitch control in wind turbine systems) |
SuperCap MC/MR
for emergency backup systems |
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Operating temp. -30/+65°C |
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Operating life > 10 years |
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Discharge current up to
several 1000 A |
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WIMA SMD Capacitors
| Fields of Application: Automotive, Power, Medical, Consumer, Telecom/Data |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
SMD-PET
SMD-PPS
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Blocking/Coupling
High-Pass Filter:
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preventing DC voltages |
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transferring AC voltages |
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High insulation resistance
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Low self-inductance (to observe voltage rating) |
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Operating temperatures up to 100°C (SMD-PET) and 140°C (SMD-PPS) |
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Suitable for lead-free soldering at elevated processing temperature Tpeak = 250°C (SMD-PPS) |
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Suitable for filtering due to low dissipation factor (SMD-PPS) |
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| Compared to Ceramic SMD (MLCC): |
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No internal cracks or delamination |
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 C/C over temperature: very low (SMD-PET) or extremely low (SMD-PPS) |
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Self-healing capability -> high withstanding voltage, high reliability |
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Bypass/Decoupling
Low-Pass Filter:
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suppressing transmission of high frequencies (AC voltages) |
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High insulation resistance
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Low self-inductance |
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Smoothing
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smoothing of pulsating DC-voltages from AC-rectifier |
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Comparably high capacitance
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Low dissipation factor (to observe frequency) |
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| SMD-PPS |
Band-Pass Filter (e.g. Audio, TV)
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pass frequencies within a certain range |
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attenuate frequencies outside that range |
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Low dissipation factor
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Stable capacitance |
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Band-Stop Filter (e.g. Audio, TV)
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attenuate frequencies within a specific range |
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pass frequencies outside that range |
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Low dissipation factor
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Stable capacitance |
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WIMA Film Capacitors (PCM 2.5 - 37.5 mm)
| Fields of Application: Automotive, Power, Lighting, Medical, Consumer, Telecom/Data, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
MKS 02, MKS 2,
MKS 4,
FKS 2, FKS 3
MKP 2, MKP 4
(HF-coupling/
decoupling)
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Blocking/Coupling
High-Pass Filter:
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preventing DC voltages |
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transferring AC voltages |
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High insulation resistance
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Low self-inductance (to observe voltage rating) |
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Metallized Film Capacitors (MK-Types): |
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High capacitance values in small box sizes
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Smallest PCM: 2.5 mm (MKS 02)
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C/C over temperature: very low (MKS, MKP)
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Self-healing capability -> high withstanding voltage, high reliability
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Very low dissipation factor (MKP)
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High-frequency application (MKP) due to low dissipation factor |
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| Film/Foil Capacitors (FK-Types): |
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High pulse and current rating
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Smallest PCM: 2.5 mm (FKP 02)
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C/C over temperature: very low (FKS, FKP)
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High insulation resistance (FKS) or very high insulation resistance (FKP)
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Close tolerances up to 1% (FKP)
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High-frequency application (FKP) due to very low dissipation factor
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High reliability |
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Bypass/Decoupling
Low-Pass Filter:
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suppressing transmission of high frequencies (AC voltages) |
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High insulation resistance
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Low self-inductance |
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MKS 02, MKS 2,
MKS 4,
MKP 4 |
Smoothing
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smoothing of pulsating DC-voltages from AC-rectifier |
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Comparably high capacitance
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Low dissipation factor (to observe frequency) |
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FKP 02, FKP 2,
FKP 3,
MKP 2, MKP 4 |
Band-Pass Filter (e.g. Audio, TV)
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pass frequencies within a certain range |
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attenuate frequencies outside that range |
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Low dissipation factor
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Stable capacitance |
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Band-Stop Filter (e.g. Audio, TV)
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attenuate frequencies within a specific range |
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pass frequencies outside that range |
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Low dissipation factor
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Stable capacitance |
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FKP 02, FKP 2,
FKP 3,
MKP 2, MKP 4
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Timing (e.g. Signal Light)
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when capacitor is charged voltage is increasing over time |
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after passing certain value a new state change occurs |
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High insulation resistance
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Stable capacitance |
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FKP 02, FKP 2,
FKP 3,
MKP 2, MKP 4 |
Sample and Hold (e.g. Amplifier)
Analogue-Digital Converter:
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capacitor is used to store analogue voltage value |
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electronic switch is used to connect/disconnect capacitor from analogue input (sampling rate) |
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Low dielectric absorption
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High insulation resistance |
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Peak Voltage Detectors
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diode conducts positive "half cycles" to charge capacitor to peak voltage |
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DC "peak" is stored in the capacitor, the diode is blocking current flow |
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capacitor retains the peak value even if the waveform drops to zero |
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Low dielectric absorption
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High insulation resistance |
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WIMA Pulse Duty Capacitors (PCM 7.5 - 37.5 mm)
| Fields of Application: Automotive, Power, Lighting, Medical, Consumer, Telecom/Data, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1
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Fly-Back (e.g. Monitor, TV)
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current flows from deflection coil to fly-back capacitor |
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electron beam is rapidly shifted from right to left side of screen |
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Low dissipation factor
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High pulse rise time
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High dielectric strength |
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Pulse and current rating: high (MKP 10), very high (FKP 4) or extremely high (FKP 1)
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Self-healing capability -> high withstanding voltage, outstanding reliability
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Very low dissipation factor
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High insulation resistance |
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MKP 10,
(MKP 4) |
S-Correction (Smoothing)
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current flows from CL through trafo deflection coils to Cs |
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Cs is smoothing pulsating DC-voltages |
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Low dissipation factor
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Good pulse rise time |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
Energy Storage (e.g. Ballasts)
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capacitor is charged to a high voltage, stores the energy and then releases it in short time |
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High pulse rise time
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High (surge) current carrying capacity
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High insulation resistance |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1 |
Oscillating Circuit
Resonant system (LC):
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AC voltage oscillates at resonant frequency |
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see also filter applications |
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Low dissipation factor
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Stable capacitance (please refer to technical data) |
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MKP 10,
FKP 4,
FKP 1
(FKP 02, FKP 2,
FKP 3) |
Snubbing (e.g. Relay)
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capacitor attenuates over-voltage peaks by high current switching |
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Low dissipation factor
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High pulse rise time (please refer to technical data) |
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WIMA EMI Suppression Capacitors
| Fields of Application: Automotive, Power, Lighting, Medical, Consumer, Telecom/Data, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
MKP-X2,
MKP-Y2,
MP 3-X2,
MP 3-X1,
MP 3-Y2,
MP 3R-Y2
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EMI Suppression
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capacitor suppress high-frequency disturbances of electrical equipment on the mains |
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Class X capacitors are connected between phase and neutral or phase and phase conductors |
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Class Y capacitors are connected between phase conductors and earthed casing and thus by-pass operating insulation |
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Particular high reliability against active and passive flammability
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High reliability against active and passive flammability (MP 3-X2, MP 3-X1, MP 3-Y2,
MP 3R-Y2)
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High degree of interference suppression due to good attenuation and low ESR
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High volume/capacitance ratio (MKP-X2,
MKP-X2 R, MKP-Y2)
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MKP-X2,
MKP-X2 R,
(MP 3-X1),
(MKS 4)
(> 630 VDC,
> PCM 10) |
Voltage Dropper
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capacitor voltage divider |
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High capacitance stability
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Flame retardant (please check if approvals are required) |
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WIMA Snubber Capacitors
| Fields of Application: Power, Medical, Consumer, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
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Snubber MKP,
Snubber FKP
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Energy Storage
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capacitor is charged to a high voltage, stores the energy and releases it in short time |
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High pulse rise time
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High (surge) current carrying capacity
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High insulation resistance
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Snubber MKP,
Snubber FKP
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Snubbing (e.g. IGBT)
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capacitor attenuates over-voltage peaks by high current switching |
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Low dissipation factor
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High pulse rise time (please refer to technical data)
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Low self-inductivity |
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WIMA GTO Capacitors
| Fields of Application: Power, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Circuit Application |
Waveform |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
GTO MKP
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Energy Storage
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capacitor is charged to a high voltage, stores the energy and releases it in short time |
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High pulse rise time
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High (surge) current carrying capacity
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High insulation resistance
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GTO MKP
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Snubbing (e.g. GTO-Thyristor)
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capacitor attenuates over-voltage peaks by high current switching |
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Low dissipation factor
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High pulse rise time (please refer to technical data)
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Low self-inductivity |
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WIMA DC-LINK Capacitors
| Fields of Application: Power, New Energy |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
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DC-LINK MKP 4
DC-LINK MKP 5
DC-LINK MKP 6
DC-LINK HC |
Energy Buffer (e.g. Converter)
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capacitor stores DC voltage in an intermediate circuit |
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high frequency ripple voltage generated by inverter is short-circuited |
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High volume/capacitance ratio
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High DC-voltage strength
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Low dissipation factor
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| Circuit Application |
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WIMA SuperCaps - Automotive
| Fields of Application: Automotive (Passenger Cars, Trucks, Busses, Military Vehicles and Forklifts) |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Figure |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
SuperCap MC/MR
"customized" |
Recuperation of Braking Energy/Power Boost
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SuperCap unit stores energy generated by braking and releases it within short time for acceleration |
Peak-Load Levelling
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SuperCap unit supports battery by covering power-peaks |
Local Power Supply
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SuperCap unit supplies local electric systems which need peak-power within short time |
Boardnet Stabilisation
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Safety backup for security relevant on-board electronic systems |
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Combination with Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Cars
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- Engine starting
- Start-stop
- Electric heating
- Electric steering |
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- Electronic
 stability control
- 4-weehl steering
- Electric brakes |
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- Electric fan
- Electric water pump
- Audio system
- Door close/lock |
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Low fuel consumption
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Low CO2 emission
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High dynamic
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Low weight of battery |
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High efficiency |
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Long life-time of battery |
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High reliability of on-board electronics |
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Fast supply of several 100 A up to 3000 A in direct current operation
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Operating temperature range from -30°C to +65°C
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Many years of maintenance-free operation with clearly more than 500.000 charge/discharge cycles
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Life expectancy of more than 15 years
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Low weight as against batteries or secondary batteries
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Environmentally friendly materials |
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SuperCap MC/MR
MC 110/14,
MC 200/14,
"customized" |
Cranking of Engines
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SuperCap unit supplies peak-power within a short time to crank an engine |
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After cranking the engine the SuperCap unit gets charged immediately |
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Replacement of Starter Batteries
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Power supply under extreme weather conditions (-30°C)
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Long de-energized periods (vintage cars)
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Low maintenance cost |
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WIMA SuperCaps - Transportation
| Fields of Application: Transportation (Tram, Subway, Train) |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Figure |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
SuperCap MC/MR
"customized" |
Recuperation of Braking Energy/Power Boost
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SuperCap unit stores energy generated by braking and releases it within short time for acceleration |
Peak-Load Levelling
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Coverage of power-peaks |
Short-Term Energy Storage
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Network support in local traffic systems by energy storage |
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"Rolling Stock"  |
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Integrated heat sink |
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Saving of approx. 30% of energy by recupreation |
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Efficiency >95% |
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Energy saving |
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High dynamic |
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High efficiency |
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Peak-power supply |
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Reduction of overhead contact lines in historic cities |
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Fast supply of several 100 A up to 3000 A in direct current operation
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Operating temperature range from -30°C to +65°C
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Many years of maintenance-free operation with clearly more than 500.000 charge/discharge cycles
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Life expectancy of more than 15 years
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Low weight as against batteries or secondary batteries
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Environmentally friendly materials |
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SuperCap MC/MR
"customized" |
Motor Start
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SuperCap unit supplies peak-power within a short time to crank an engine |
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Replacement of Starter Batteries
(e.g. diesel-electric engines) |
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Saving:
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approx. 90% of weight |
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approx. 25% of fuel |
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Power supply under extreme weather conditions (-30°C) |
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Low weight |
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Low fuel consumption |
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Low maintenance cost |
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WIMA SuperCaps - Power Supply (UPS); Telecom/Data
| Fields of Application: Power Supply (UPS); Telecom/Data (Memory Backup) |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Figure |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
SuperCap MC/MR
"customized" |
UPS
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Short-term power supply when mains power failure |
Peak-Load Levelling
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Coverage of power-peaks |
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UPS-Emergency Backup in Hospitals, Telecommunication Systems, Oil and Gas Extraction
(cost-intensive processes)
- Micro-turbine start bridging
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Emergency backup to avoid downtime after short blackout |
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Peak-power supply |
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Long life-time |
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Low maintenance cost |
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Fast supply of several 100 A up to 3000 A in direct current operation
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Operating temperature range from -30°C to +65°C
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Many years of maintenance-free operation with clearly more than 500.000 charge/discharge cycles
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Life expectancy of more than 15 years
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Low weight as against batteries or secondary batteries
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Environmentally friendly materials |
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SuperCap C/R
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Short-Term Energy Storage
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SuperCap unit stores energy for a short time e.g. after voltage drop |
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Memory Backup - On-Board Logic
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Transferring data from DDR memory to flash card
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Memory Backup - Time Switch
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Protection of clock information after voltage drop |
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Memory backup for seconds/minutes |
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Low weight |
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Low maintenance cost |
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WIMA SuperCaps - New Energy
| Fields of Application: New Energy (Wind, Solar Systems) |
| Product Type |
Application Function |
Figure |
Requirements |
Special Characteristics |
SuperCap MC/MR
"customized" |
Power Supply
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SuperCap unit supplies local electric systems which need power within short time |
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Pitch Drive of Windmills  |
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Continuous adjustment of rotor blade angle |
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Pitch control functionally independent of line voltage |
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Emergency stop at blackout |
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Power supply under extreme weather conditions (-30°C) |
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Emergency switch-off system |
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Life-time for 20 years |
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Low weight |
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Low maintenance cost |
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Fast supply of several 100 A up to 3000 A in direct current operation
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Operating temperature range from -30°C to +65°C
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Many years of maintenance-free operation with clearly more than 500.000 charge/discharge cycles
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Life expectancy of more than 15 years
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Low weight as against batteries or secondary batteries
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Environmentally friendly materials |
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SuperCap C/R
MC/MR
"customized" |
Short-Term Energy Storage
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Intermediate storage of peak-voltage to provide continued power |
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Short-Term Energy Buffer in Solar Systems |
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Energy buffer to avoid downtime after short blackout |
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Power supply under extreme weather conditions (-30°C) |
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Life-time for 20 years |
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Low weight |
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Low maintenance cost |
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