Vishay AY1 series first AEC-Q200 qualified ceramic disc capacitors

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) introduced a new series of Automotive Grade AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors that are the industry's first such devices to offer AEC-Q200 qualification for Class X1 (760 VAC) / Y1 (500 VAC) applications in accordance with IEC 60384-14.4.
For electric (EV), hybrid electric (HEV), and plug-in-electric vehicles (PHEV), Vishay BCcomponents AY1 series devices are optimized for AC line filtering and primary / secondary coupling in on-board chargers and DC/DC converters. With the ability to withstand 85 / 85 / 1000 h biased humidity testing, 1000 temperature cycles from -55 °C to +125 °C, and ten 10 kV pulses per polarity, the devices deliver high reliability for these applications.
AY1 series capacitors feature a capacitance range from 470 pF to 4700 pF, with tolerances of ± 20 %. The devices consist of a copper-plated ceramic disc with tinned copper-clad steel connection leads offering 0.6 mm or 0.8 mm diameters, and they are available with straight leads with spacing of 10 mm or 12.5 mm. RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green, the components feature encapsulation made of flame-resistant epoxy resin in accordance with UL 94 V-0.
In parallel to the AY1, Vishay's existing AY2 series of Automotive Grade AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors has been extended with two new components offering capacitance to 6.8 nF and 10 nF, respectively. The industry's first such components to offer AEC-Q200 qualification for Class X1 (440 VAC) / Y2 (300 VAC) applications in accordance with IEC 60384-14.4.

Features

• AEC-Q200 qualified
• Withstands 85 / 85 / 1000 h test
• Can pass 1000 temperature cycles(from -55 °C to +125 °C)
• Can pass 10 kV pulses (10 per polarity)
• Complying with IEC 60384-14 4th edition
• High reliability
• Singlelayer AC disc safety capacitors
• PPAP (AIAG version) is available

Applications

• X1, Y1 according to IEC 60384-14.4
• Application   as   Y   capacitors   for   AC   line   filter   andprimary-secondary   coupling   on   battery   chargers   for PHEV/EV
• Application  as  filter  capacitors  on  DC/DC  converters  for PHEV/EV and HEV

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