KEMET Introduces KC-LINK Capacitors for Fast-Switching Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Applications
06 March 2018 - 12:45AM
KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM), a leading global supplier of
electronic components, today launched
KC-LINK surface mount
capacitors at
APEC 2018 in San Antonio.
KC-LINK is designed to meet the growing demand for fast-switching
wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors. Wide bandgap semiconductors have
enabled power converters to operate at higher voltages,
temperatures, and frequencies, allowing for much higher
efficiencies and power densities.
KC-LINK capacitors can operate at very high ripple currents due
to superior capacitance stability over temperature and voltage,
rendering them ideal for DC link, snubber and resonator
applications. This is due to KEMET’s robust and proprietary C0G/NPO
base metal electrode (BME) dielectric system, which operates with
very low effective series resistance (ESR) and thermal resistance.
With an operating temperature of 150°C, these capacitors can be
mounted close to fast-switching semiconductors in high power
density applications which require minimal cooling.
“The low ESR of KC-LINK capacitors results in best-in-class
ripple current capability,” said John Bultitude, KEMET Vice
President and Technical Fellow. “Combined with their thermal
stability and mechanical robustness, KC-LINK is excellent for
assembly close to hot WBG semiconductors where it is difficult to
actively cool parts.”
High mechanical robustness allows KC-LINK capacitors to be
mounted without the use of lead frames. This provides extremely low
effective series inductance (ESL), increasing the operating
frequency range and allowing for further miniaturization. Available
in both commercial and automotive grades with standard and flexible
termination systems, this series is Pb-Free, RoHS and REACH
compliant. For more information, please visit KEMET at APEC
booth 309, or www.kemet.com/KC-LINK.
About KEMETKEMET Corporation is a leading
global manufacturer of electronic components that meet the highest
standards for quality, delivery and service. The company offers its
customers the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the
industry, along with an expanding range of sensors, actuators, and
electromagnetic compatibility solutions. KEMET operates
manufacturing facilities, sales and distribution centers around the
world. The company’s common stock is listed on the NYSE under the
symbol “KEM.” Additional information about KEMET can be found at
www.kemet.com.
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Contact: Dr. John C.
BoanVice President, Marketing
johnnyboan@kemet.com 954.766.2813
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