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Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade MKP1848e DC-Link Film Capacitor Delivers High Temp. Operation Up to +125 °C and High Robustness Under High Humidity
Globenewswire· 2025-09-03 15:00
Core Insights - Vishay Intertechnology has launched a new AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitor, the MKP1848e, designed for automotive, energy, and industrial applications, capable of operating at high temperatures up to +125 °C [1][2] Group 1: Product Features - The MKP1848e capacitor offers a rated capacitance range from 1 µF to 140 µF and low equivalent series resistance (ESR) down to 1.0 mΩ, with rated voltages from 500 VDC to 1300 VDC [3] - It provides 25% higher ripple current density compared to previous-generation solutions of the same volume, and its compact design allows for volume reductions of up to 40% and 15% at 500 VDC and 900 VDC, respectively [3] - The capacitor can withstand operating voltages from 250 VDC to 800 VDC at +125 °C for a limited time and has high thermal shock capabilities, enduring 1000 temperature cycles from -40 °C to +125 °C [4] Group 2: Applications - The MKP1848e is suitable for automotive power conversion applications, including on-board chargers, power trains, HVAC systems, e-compressors, and DC/DC converters [2] - It also meets the stringent requirements for energy and industrial power conversion applications such as fast chargers, solar inverters, rectifiers for hydrogen electrolyzers, battery storage systems, motor drives, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) [2] Group 3: Availability - Samples and production quantities of the MKP1848e are currently available, with lead times of 10 weeks [5]