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TDK presents DC link capacitors for up to +125 °C in demanding automotive and industrial applications

TDK presents DC link capacitors for up to +125 °C in demanding automotive and industrial applications
 

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces the B3271xP series of DC link film capacitors, offering high thermal robustness for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics. With a maximum operating temperature of +125 °C and no power derating up to +105 °C, the series ensures stable capacitance and reliable energy buffering even in tightly packed inverter environments. This performance is particularly relevant for xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, where elevated ambient temperatures and continuous ripple loads are common.

The B3271xP series covers capacitance values from 0.47 µF to 110 µF and rated DC voltages from 600 V to 1200 V, enabling flexible design-in for frequency converters, high-end industrial power supplies, and solar inverters. Its polypropylene (MKP) dielectric provides inherently low losses, high ripple current capability, and excellent self-healing behavior, maintaining efficiency and extending system lifetime under harsh electrical stress.

Engineered with a flame-retardant plastic case and epoxy sealing (UL 94 V-0), the components are available with lead spacings of 27.5 mm, 37.5 mm, and 52.5 mm, and in 2-pin or, on request, 4-pin configurations to support mechanical stability and low-inductance layouts. Typical ESR values down to the single-digit milliohm range and high current capability at 10 kHz contribute to robust DC link filtering and reduced thermal rise.

Compliant with AEC-Q200E and UL 810 (construction), the B3271xP series delivers the reliability expected in automotive platforms while supporting global industrial requirements. Its combination of high-temperature endurance, broad electrical performance, and compact dimensions helps engineers optimize converter designs for efficiency, stability, and long-term durability.

Main applications

  • Frequency converters
  • Industrial and high-end power supplies
  • Solar inverters

Main features and benefits
  • High operating temperature of +125 °C
  • Power derating starting at +105 °C
  • High CV product, compact
  • Good self-healing properties
  • 4-pin versions available on request
  • Over-voltage capability
  • Low losses with high current capability
  • High reliability
  • Long useful life
  • RoHS-compatible
  • UL 810 construction
  • AEC-Q200E compliant


Key Data

Ordering code Rated voltage VR [V] Rated capacitance CR [µF] IRMS,max (+85 °C, 10 kHz) [A] Lead spacing [mm]
B32714P 600 … 1200 0.47 … 14.0 2.3 … 11.0 27.5
B32716P 600 … 1200 1.5 … 65.0 4.0 … 24.9 37.5
B32718P 600 … 1200 11 … 110 11.3 … 25.8 52.5