Vishay Intertechnology Wet Tantalum Capacitor Offers Industry-High Capacitance, Mechanical Robustness for Military and Avionics Systems

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Vishay Intertechnology has unveiled a new high energy wet tantalum capacitor, the EP2, which boasts industry-leading capacitance per voltage rating and case size. Available in two case codes, B and C, this capacitor provides capacitance values from 2,700 µF to 72,000 µF and voltage ratings from 25 VDC to 125 VDC. The EP2 is optimized for military and avionics applications, featuring high reliability and robust mechanical performance with temperature operation from -55 °C to +125 °C. Samples and production are available now, with a lead time of 16 weeks for larger orders.

Positive

• Industry's highest capacitance per voltage rating and case size.
• Ultra high capacitance values: 9,000 µF at 80 V and 58,000 µF at 35 V.
• Robust design suitable for military and avionics applications.
• Temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C.
• Available with both Sn/Pb and RoHS-compliant terminations.

Negative

• None.

Device Can Be Used as an Exact Drop-in Replacement for Competing Solutions or a Higher Capacitance Alternative to Reduce Component Counts and Lower Design Costs

MALVERN, Pa., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To meet the needs of military and avionics applications, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new high energy wet tantalum capacitor that delivers the industry’s highest capacitance per voltage rating and case size for this device type. Available with radial through-hole terminations with a stud mount option in the B and C case codes, the EP2 can be used as an exact drop-in replacement for competing parts or as a higher capacitance alternative in a mechanically equivalent package to reduce component counts, save space, and lower design costs.

Built on Vishay’s proven SuperTan^® technology, the device released today features ultra high capacitance from 2,700 µF to 48,000 µF in the B case code and 3,600 µF to 72,000 µF in the C case code. Voltage ratings for the capacitor range from 25 VDC to 125 VDC. The EP2’s industry-leading values include a capacitance of 9,000 µF at 80 V and 58,000 µF at 35 V in the C case size. These values are 50 % and 21 % greater, respectively, than those of the closest competing device. The capacitor features a standard capacitance tolerance of ± 20 %, with ± 10 % tolerance available. 

Optimized for pulse power and energy hold-up applications in laser guidance, radar, and avionics systems, the EP2 is housed in an all-tantalum, hermetically sealed case for increased reliability. Offering robust mechanical performance, the capacitor features high vibration (high frequency: 20 g; random: 19.64 g) and mechanical shock (50 g) capabilities.

The device operates over a temperature range of -55 °C to +85 °C, to +125 °C with voltage derating, and provides maximum ESR down to 0.017 Ω at 1 kHz and +25 °C. The capacitor is available with tin / lead (Sn / Pb) and RoHS-compliant 100 % tin terminations.

Samples and production quantities of the EP2 are available now, with lead times of 16 weeks for larger orders.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

The DNA of tech™ is a trademark and SuperTan is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Link to product datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?42113 (EP2)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720299025865

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For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com

FAQ

What is the new product introduced by Vishay Intertechnology?

Vishay Intertechnology introduced the EP2 high energy wet tantalum capacitor.

What are the capacitance values of the EP2 capacitor?

The EP2 capacitor offers capacitance values ranging from 2,700 µF to 72,000 µF.

What applications is the EP2 capacitor optimized for?

The EP2 capacitor is optimized for military and avionics applications.

What is the temperature range for the EP2 capacitor's operation?

The EP2 capacitor operates within a temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C.

When will the EP2 capacitor be available for production?

Samples and production quantities of the EP2 are available now, with a lead time of 16 weeks for larger orders.