A Global Leader in Film Capacitors
Today, higher performance is expected of all the components used in new power electronics, from semiconductors to passive components, in terms of both electrical and climatic operating conditions. Capacitors are no exception and challenging standards are being demanded, in which the reliability of the product is becoming increasingly critical.
EPCOS brand film capacitors offer many advantages over other capacitor technologies which include self healing features, high current capability, low inductance, flexible design, various mounting options, thermal and electrical stability, reliability and a long service life.
EMI X1/ X2 / Y1 / Y2
B3292* P/Q – X2 High Temp
Features
- Small dimensions
- Good self-healing properties
- AEC-Q200 compliant
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- X2 class for interference suppression
- "Across the line" application
- Severe ambient conditions
- Automotive application
B3292* X/Y/Z – X2 Compact
Features
- Small dimensions
- Good self-healing properties
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- X2 class for interference suppression
- "Across the line" application
- Not to be used in series with the line
- Indoor applications (avoid severe ambient conditions)
B3292xA/B4 Industrial Grade (X2)
Features
- Increased rated voltage of 350 VAC
- High current capability
- Stable capacitance, even under severe ambient conditions
- UL and EN approved
- Complies with UL 94 V-0 standard
Applications
- Input and output filters
- Photovoltaic inverters
- Capacitive power supplies
B3292xH/J High Humidity (X2)
Features
- Excellent self-healing properties
- High maximum operating temperature: up to 110ºC
- Stable capacitance values even under extremely humid conditions
Applications
- Capacitive power supplies in outdoor energy meters
- Across-the-line industrial applications
B3292xC/D Standard (X2)
Features
- Very small dimensions
- Self-healing properties
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Applications
- X2 class for interference suppression
- "Across the line" applications
B32393xA/B Heavy Duty (X2)
Features
- High stability of capacitance value
- X2 safety approval (up to 2.2 µF)
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- For connection in series with the mains
- For severe ambient conditions
- Capacitive power supply applications
- Energy meters
B3291x Standard (X1)
Features
- Very small dimensions
- Good self-healing properties
- High voltage capability
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request Up to 530 Vac High Voltage
Applications
- X1 class for interference suppression
- "Across the line" applications
B3202x Standard (Y2)
Features
- Small dimensions
- High voltage capacity
- Self-healing properties
Applications
- Y2 class for interference suppression
- "Line to ground" applications
B3203x Heavy Duty (Y2)
Features
- Increased rated voltage of 350 VAC
- Lead spacing 15 mm, 22.5 mm, 27.5 mm, and 37.5 mm
- Broad capacitance range from 4.7 nF to 1.2 µF
- UL and EN approval
Applications
- EMI suppression under harsh environmental conditions, such as those in photovoltaic inverters or automotive applications
B81123C Standard (Y1)
Features
- Self-healing properties
Applications
- Y1 class for interference suppression
- "Line to ground" applications
DC Link
B3277*X/Y/Z Film Capacitors
Features
- Broad capacitance range from 1.5 µF to 170 µF
- High current capability of up to 36.5 A
- Compact dimensions
Applications
- DC link circuits, DC filters, and power factor correction for industrial converters
- Power supplies with higher reliability requirements
B3267x MKP High Power
Features
- Capacitance value up to 270 µF
- High CV product, compact
- Good self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Low losses with high current capability
- High reliability
- Long useful life
Applications
- Frequency converters
- Industrial and high-end power supplies
- Solar inverters
B3277x MKP High Density
Features
- Capacitance values up to 480 µF
- High CV product, compact
- Good self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Low losses with high current capability
- High reliability
- Long useful life
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- Frequency converters
- Industrial and high-end power supplies
- Solar inverters
B3277xP MKP High Temperature
Features
- High permissible operating temperature of up to 125°C
- Low ESL and ESR values
- Broad range of capacitance values from 1 µF to 50 µF
- High pulse strength of up to 23.5 AMS
Applications
- Inverters
- Power supply units
- DC-DC converters and compressors for automotive electronics
B3277xH MKP High Humidity
Features
- Suitable for use in particularly harsh environmental conditions
- Wide range of rated voltages from 450 VDC to 1,100 VDC
Applications
- DC link circuits of converters for photovoltaic systems, frequency converters, and power supplies for industrial applications
- AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors are also available on request.
General Purpose
B3265x DC & AC Applications
Features
- High pulse strength
- High contact reliability
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Applications
- Blocking
- Coupling, decoupling
- Bypassing
- RFI for automotive
B3252x DC & AC Applications
Features
- High pulse strength
- High contact reliability
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- Blocking
- Coupling, decoupling
- Bypassing
- RFI for automotive
Power Factor Correction (PFC)
B3267xP Standard
Features
- Very compact design
- Very small dimensions
- Very high ripple and peak current
- High frequency AC operation capability
- High voltage capability
- Excellent self-healing property
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction
B3267xZ Higher Vac
Features
- High frequency capability
- Very small dimensions
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Not suitable for "across the line" applications
Snubbering / Resonant
B3265xS Large Capacitance Range
Features
- High pulse strength and high contact reliability
- Very low inductance
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- IGBT
- Snubbering
B32686S Terminal Straps
Features
- Very high pulse strength
- High current
- Highest possible contact reliability
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- Snubbering
- Filtering
- IGBT
B3268x MFP Through Hole
Features
- Very high pulse strength
- Highest possible contact reliability
- Self-healing properties
Applications
- Smoothing Snubbering
- Electronic ballast
- Switch mode power supplies
- High-frequency AC loads
- High voltages and very high currents
B3264xB Double Sided MKP
Features
- Particularly high-pulse strength
- Compact dimensions
- High-current capability up to more than 10 ARMS
Applications
- Resonant circuits of power supplies with an LLC topology
- Switch-mode power supplies
- Ballasts for lighting systems
AC Output Filtering
B3275x AC Filtering
Features
- Optimized AC voltage performance
- High ripple current/frequency capability
- Small dimensions
- For PCB mounting
Applications
- Output AC filtering for power converters
- UPS, solar inverters, motor drives
B33331V
Features
- Robust design thanks to aluminum can and top
- Compact dimensions
- Integrated overpressure disconnection safety device
Applications
- Output filters of photovoltaic inverters, frequency converters, and uninterruptible power supplies
- General filtering applications
B32354S3
Features
- Rugged design, confirmed by a THB test at 85°C, 85% relative humidity, and rated voltage for 1000 hours
- Conforms to the highest safety class of UL 810 at component level
- Life expectancy of 100,000 hours according to IEC 61071
Applications
- AC applications
- Output filtering of power supplies and inverters for:
- Drives
- Photovoltaic systems
- UPS systems
Power Capacitors
B2569x Power Capacitors
Features
- Capacity range 45 µF to 5500 µF, 700 VDC to 3000 VDC
- Low ESR <1 mΩ & low ESL <40 nH
- Temperature range up to 85°C hotspot
- IEC 61071, RoHS compliant and UL810 compliant
- Diameter from 75 to 136 mm and height from 95 to 370 mm
Applications
- DC-link for renewable energy inverters, industrial drives, e-mobility, medical and traction
B3237x Single-Phase Power Capacitors
Features
- Long service life of 100,000 hours (IEC 61071-1)
- Wide range of capacitances and voltages
- High pulse strength of up to 60 A
Applications
- Filter circuits in UPS systems
- Frequency converters
- Inverters for photovoltaic installations and wind power plants
B3237 Robust 3-phase Filter Capacitors
Features
- Wide range of rated voltages from 250 VRMS to 850 VRMS
- Capacitance values from 3 x 10 µF to 3 x 400 µF
- Current capability of up to 60 A
- Long life expectancy of 100,000 hours according to IEC 61071
Applications
- Industrial and energy applications
B3236 Power Capacitors
Features
- -40°C - 70°C
- Chassis Mount
- 250 V to 680 V voltage rating
Applications
- Industrial Drives
- Wind Power Systems
- Lasers for Medical Engineering
B2562 DC Link
Features
- High rated voltages up to 1980 VRDC
- High rated capacitance up to 1500 μF
- High peak current capability
- Self-healing properties
- Customized configurations
- Approved materials and components according to UL
Applications
- DC link for power inverters
Motor Run
B32355C Safety class 3 (Compact)
Features
- High permissible continuous operating temperature of +100°C
- Safety class S3 according to IEC 60252-1
- Compact design
Applications
- Motors of heating system pumps
- AC applications
B32332 Safety class 1
Features
- Self-healing properties
- High insulation resistance
Applications
- For general since wave application, mainly as motor run
Selector Guide
X2 EMI Suppression Capacitor Selector Guide
EPCOS has a wide variety of X2 series for across the line applications. Different series of products offer unique features such as high pulse load capability, high capacitance stability over the lifetime, and over harsh operating conditions such as high humidity and high temperature. Each series comply and is approved under safety standard, UL, ENEC, CSA and CQC.
Which EPCOS X2 EMI Suppression Capacitor is right for your design?
| Standard Series B3292xC/D |
High Humidity Series B3292xH/J |
High Temp Series B3292xP/Qx |
Compact Series B3292xX/Y/Zx |
Heavy Duty Series B3293xA/B |
Industrial Grade Series B3292xA4/B4 |
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| Dielectric | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(PET) |
| Voltage | 305 Vac | 305 Vac 630Vdc |
305 Vac | 275 Vac | 350 Vac | 305 Vac |
| Capacitance Range | 0.010 - 30 µF | 0.10 - 15 µF | 0.033 - 5.6 µF | 0.033 - 1 µF | 0.47 - 15 µF | 0.047 ~ 2.2 µF |
| Operating Temp. | max 110°C | max 110°C | max 125°C | max 110°C | max 110°C | max 105°C |
| Lead Spacing | 10 - 52.5 mm | 15.0 - 37.5 mm | 15.0 - 27.5 mm | 15.0 - 22.5 mm | 27.5 - 52.5 mm | 15.0 - 37.5 mm |
| Current Handling @ 10kHz | 0.4 - 13 Arms | 0.8 - 10 Arms | 0.5 - 3 Arms | 0.4 - 1.6 Arms | 3 - 18 Arms | Not specified |
| Climatic test conditions | 40 °C / 93% RH / 56 days | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 240 days | 85 °C / 85% RH / 500h / 240 Vac | 40 °C / 93% RH / 56 days | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 330 Vac | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 240 Vac |
| Size | 100% | 110% | 100% | 80%-90% | 150% | 110% |
| AEC-Q200 | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Overview EPCOS DC-Link Product Families
| Standard B3277x |
High Density B3277xX/Y/Z |
High Power B3267x |
High Temperature B3277xP |
High Humidity B3277xH |
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| Dielectric | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) |
| Vdc | 450, 800, 110, 1300 | 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200 |
300, 450, 630, 750, 875 | 630, 700, 840 | 450, 500, 700, 800, 920, 1100, 1400, 1500,1600 |
| Capacitance Range | 1.5 ~ 480 uF | 1.5 ~ 170 uF | 0.47 ~ 270 uF | 1.0 ~ 50 uF | 0.33 ~ 120 µF |
| Operating Temp. | Max 105°C | Max 105°C | Max 105°C | Max 125°C | Max 105°C |
| Lead Spacing | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm |
| Current Handling @ 10 kHz | 5 Amps – 79.5 Amps | 4.4 Amps – 36.5 Amps | 3 Amps – 108 Amps | 3.3 Amps - 23.5 Amps | 3.3 – 29.5 Arms |
| Climatic test conditions | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH / Vrated - 56 days | 40°C / 93% RH / Vrated - 1000 hrs 60°C / 93% RH / Vrated - 500 hrs |
60°C / 95% RH / Vrated - 1000 hrs |
| AEC-Q200 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
