TDK Introduces EPCOS MotorCap Capacitors For Continuous Operation at High Temperatures

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 10/19/17 — TDK Corporation today announced the new B32355C* series of EPCOS MotorCap motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 degrees C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to the highest Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC60252-1. These robust capacitors have a rated voltage of 400 V AC at 50/60 Hz. The series consists of six different types with capacit

TDK Introduces Series of Current-compensated EPCOS Ring-Core Chokes for Appliance Applications

TDK Introduces Series of Current-compensated EPCOS Ring-Core Chokes for Appliance Applications

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 09/07/17 — TDK Corporation today announced a new series of current-compensated EPCOS ring-core double chokes. The new B82721K2*U* series of RoHS-compatible power line chokes have been developed in particular for use in home appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators and heating control units. The plastic used (flame-retardant, compliant with UL 94 V-0) with a CTI value of 600 is certified in accordance with IEC 60335-1, clause 30 (glow-wir

TDK Introduces Series of Robust EPCOS MKP Film Capacitors for AC Applications

TDK Introduces Series of Robust EPCOS MKP Film Capacitors for AC Applications

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 08/31/17 — TDK Corporation today announced a new series of robust EPCOS MKP film capacitors (B3275*) that are optimized for use with AC voltages with high ripple currents. The new type of film capacitors are now available for rated voltages of 250 VRMS, 275 VRMS and 310 VRMS and cover a capacitance range from 1 µF to 70 µF. One particular feature is their extreme robustness: The capacitors pass a THB test (temperature, humidity, bias) at 60 degrees C,

TDK Increases Rated Operating Temperature of EPCOS Varistors

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 08/08/17 — TDK Corporation today announced that its leaded EPCOS metal oxide disk varistors have now been approved for an increased operating temperature of 105 degrees C (previously 85 degrees C). The recertification of the B722* series of varistors — in accordance with UL 1449, 4th Edition, and IEC 61051 — raises the permissible operating temperature to 105 degrees C and changes the climate category from 40/85/56 to 40/105/56. The flammability of the epoxy en

TDK Extends Range of PTC Inrush Current Limiters

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 07/18/17 — TDK Corporation today announced that it has extended the range of EPCOS PTC-based inrush current limiters. The four new versions of the B5921*J0130A020 series with plastic housing are designed for voltages from 280 V AC to 560 V AC, offer rated resistances from 22 ? to 100 ? at 25 degrees C and have a heat capacity of up to 2.3 J/K. They are UL approved and are qualified to AEC-Q200. The current protection devices are ideally suited for industrial and

TDK Introduces Higher-Voltage Industrial Grade X2 Capacitor Series

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 01/10/17 — TDK Corporation today announced a new series of robust EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors for EMI suppression. Compared with conventional X2 capacitors designed for rated voltages of 305 V AC, these new components offer a higher rated voltage of 350 V AC. This makes them suitable for EMI suppression in input filters and output filters of photovoltaic inverters.The capacitance range extends from 0.47 µF to 10 µF in accordance with the E12 series. Even

TDK Expands Compact SMT Power Inductor Line with New EPCOS ERU16 Chokes

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 12/08/16 — TDK Corporation today announced they have added the EPCOS ERU16 Choke Series to the company–s portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors. The new series comprises of ten different types of compact-design chokes. With the new ERU16 types, TDK is expanding its broad spectrum of ERU SMT power inductors, which include the existing ERU13, ERU19, ERU20 and ERU25 series.The inductance values of the new B82559*A016 series extend from 1.0 µH to 30 &micro

TDK Announces New DC Link Capacitor for IGBT Modules

ISELIN, NJ — (Marketwired) — 08/18/16 — TDK Corporation today announced a new EPCOS DC link capacitor that has been specifically designed for the HybridPACK 1-DC6 Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) module from Infineon Technologies. The DC link capacitor features six busbar terminals with dimensions that are matched precisely to fit the IGBT module. This multiple contacting produces an exceptional current capability while at the same time offering very low parasitics. For example, the