Power Capacitors: Ring-Shaped Design for e-Mobility
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS RingCap - a power capacitor with an innovative design that is especially suitable for xEV applications. Thanks to its ring configuration, the new RingCap can be integrated into a clutch bell housing or wheel hub motors. The dimensions of the capacitor can be adapted according to the specific requirements of the customer: The outer diameter may be up to 315 mm, while its width is no more than 50 mm.
The EPCOS RingCap is designed for rated voltages of between 100 V DC and 900 V DC and offers capacitance values of between 100 µF and 2000 µF. Apart from the main winding, Y-capacitors with separate terminals can additionally be integrated in the winding. A special heat-treatment under vacuum increases long-term stability of the capacitor. In the standard version with dielectric made of polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the capacitor is suitable for a temperature range between -40 °C and +105 °C. With a dielectric made of polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), it can even handle temperatures of up to +150 °C.
Due to the low equivalent series inductance (ESL) values ranging from less than 10 nH up to 30 nH, no unwanted overvoltages occur in the DC link circuit during high-speed switching operations. For better protection against environmental effects, the capacitor is also available with a resin-filled housing.
Main applications
- DC link capacitor for hybrid and electric vehicles
Main features and benefits
- Flexible ring-shaped design
- Rated voltages of between 100 V DC and 900 V DC
- Capacitances between 100 µF and 2000 µF