Exxelia unveils two brand new High Temperature Film Capacitors series operating up to 200°C

Exxelia, an established designer and manufacturer of complex passive components, resistors & sub-systems dedicated to harsh environments, launches its new 253P & 560P product series providing unmatched performances at high temperature.


Exxelia unveils two brand new High Temperature Film Capacitors series operating up to 200°C

June 30th 2020 - Paris, France - Exxelia, an established designer and manufacturer of complex passive components, resistors & sub-systems dedicated to harsh environments, launches its new 253P & 560P product series providing unmatched performances at high temperature.

 

253P series, the 200°C Film capacitor series with unmatched stability

The PTFE 253P series is the most stable 200°C Film capacitor on the market with its unparalleled stability of <2,5% with capacitance from 0.22μF to 1μF under 250VDC to 800VDC. It offers the lowest loss characteristic (Tẟ) of all film technologies less than 0,1% at extreme temperatures (200°C) with excellent life performance in operations. The series offers great resistance to vibrations, shocks and to over voltage making it ideal for Oil & Gas applications as well as Defense and Civil Aviation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Voltages from 250VDC to 800VDC

Capacitance from 0.22μF to 1μF

Standard Tolerance ±10%, ±5%*

Operating Temperature -55°C to +200°C 

560P Film Capacitor series, is a High Temperature Polymer operating up to 180°C

Exxelia’s 560P product series combines electrical performance between BOPP & PET while exhibiting a higher operating temperature up to 180°C and longer lifetime, it is the perfect cost-effective solution for high reliability and performance in severe environments. With absolutely no derating up to 150°C, its very stable TCC <2,5% and its great resistance to vibrations, shocks and over voltage, the series supplant high temperature ceramics and tantalums being an ideal choice for many capacitor applications in harsh environments i.e. DC Link, AC Filtering, ....

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Voltages from 320VDC to 800VDC

Capacitance value from 0.022μF to 10μF

Standard Tolerance ±10%, ±5%*

Temperature ranges from -55°C to +180°C  

Both series are available with a high degree of customization (* tighter tolerances available upon request). Representative samples are readily available for evaluation. For more information contact sales.usa@exxelia.com or visit www.exxelia.com

 

Published on 07 Jul 2020 by Rebecca Charles

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