High-Performance Solutions for Power Electronics
Avnet Abacus is your source for TDK DC-link film capacitors, offering a wide selection of high-performance components essential for modern power electronics. These capacitors play a crucial role in smoothing DC voltages, improving efficiency, and ensuring reliable operation in applications ranging from electric vehicles and motor drives to industrial power supplies and renewable energy systems.
Explore our extensive inventory of TDK film capacitors, designed to meet the demanding requirements of today's advanced electronic designs.
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TDK DC-Link Capacitor Series Available at Avnet Abacus
Avnet Abacus offers a comprehensive range of TDK DC-Link film capacitors to suit diverse application needs:
B3271*H Series: High Current and Compact Design
B3271*H* series, new EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications that feature high energy and power density.
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B3277*P Series: High Temperature Capacitors
TDK B3277xP DC Link Capacitors are metallized polypropylene (MKP) film capacitors with capacitance values up to 50µF.
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B3277*X/Y/Z Series: High Density Capacitors
B3277*X/Y/Z series film capacitors from TDK are designed for DC link applications and feature compact dimensions.
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What are DC-Link Capacitors?
DC-link capacitors are essential components in power electronic systems, providing energy storage and smoothing DC voltages in applications such as:
- Frequency converters: Enabling precise control of motor speed and torque.
- Industrial power supplies: Providing clean and reliable power for critical industrial equipment.
- Solar inverters: Facilitating the efficient conversion of solar energy into usable electricity.
- Electric vehicle powertrains: Ensuring smooth and responsive power delivery in electric vehicles.
- Motor drives: Optimizing the performance and efficiency of electric motors in various applications.
These film capacitors help reduce the voltage ripple on the load side, improve system efficiency, and protect sensitive components from voltage spikes at high frequencies.
Why Choose TDK DC-Link Film Capacitors?
TDK's metallized polypropylene film capacitors (MKP) offer superior performance for DC-link circuits:
- High energy density and compact design: Maximize energy storage in a minimal footprint, enabling compact and efficient power electronic systems.
- Excellent self-healing properties: Recover from minor insulation breakdowns, ensuring long-term reliability and minimizing failure risks.
- Low losses with high current capability: Efficiently handle high currents with minimal energy dissipation, reducing heat generation.
- Extended voltage ranges up to 1600 V: Suitable for a wide variety of applications, from low to high-voltage systems.
- AEC-Q200D compliant for automotive use: Meet strict standards for electric vehicle and other demanding automotive applications.
- Long operational life and high reliability: Designed for exceptional durability, minimizing replacement needs.
- RoHS-compatible for environmental compliance: Fully compliant with RoHS standards, reducing hazardous substances.
Compared to traditional electrolytic capacitors, TDK's film capacitors offer:
- Higher current-handling ability: Withstand higher ripple currents, ideal for demanding power electronics.
- Longer lifetime, especially at high temperatures: Maintain longevity in harsh thermal environments.
- Better performance at high frequencies: Retain efficiency and low impedance under high-frequency operation.
- Self-healing properties for extended durability: Continue to perform reliably after minor internal breakdowns.
Key Features
- Low self-inductance (11.5 nH to 23 nH) for high-frequency applications
- High ripple-current capability
- Compact design for space-saving solutions
- Excellent self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Suitable for SiC-based inverters
Applications
TDK DC-link capacitors are ideal for:
- Industrial frequency drives
- Renewable energy systems (solar and wind)
- Electric and hybrid vehicle inverters
- High-end power supplies
- Wide bandgap (WBG) switching devices
Why Partner with Avnet Abacus for TDK DC-Link Capacitors?
- Extensive inventory and global distribution network
- Expert technical support and design assistance
- Competitive pricing and flexible ordering options
- Access to TDK's full range of passive components
Enhance your power electronic designs with TDK's high-performance DC-link capacitors from Avnet Abacus. Contact our team today to discuss your specific requirements and find the ideal solution for your application.
Need help selecting the optimal TDK DC-Link film capacitor for your power electronics design? Contact Avnet Abacus today for expert technical guidance and personalized support.