NICHICON CORPORATION has introduced the GXC series, a new line of highly heat-resistant conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The GXC series boasts excellent high ripple current and low ESR performance, meeting the increasing demands of the automotive and telecommunications industries. These capacitors will be showcased at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024, held at PACIFICO Yokohama from May 22 to 24.
Overview and Development Background
Previously, NICHICON launched the GYC series, offering high heat resistance and ripple current capabilities. The GXC series now surpasses the GYC series, achieving higher ripple currents and contributing to reduced weight and size in applications through the use of fewer capacitors.
Key features
The GXC series combines conductive polymers and electrolytic solutions, providing the benefits of both aluminum electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors. This results in higher ripple currents, optimized electrode foil, and highly heat-resistant sealing rubber while maintaining the guaranteed life of 4,000 hours at 135°C or 125°C.
Key advantages include:
- High Ripple Current: 1.3 to 2.1 times higher than the GYC series.
- Reliability: Consistent quality across various semiconductor technologies.
- Thin SiC Technology: Reduces thermal resistance, resulting in lower operating temperatures and higher reliability.
Key specifications
- Series: GXC Series
- Rated Voltage Range: 25 to 63V
- Rated Capacitance Range: 33 to 470μF
- Category Temperature Range: -55 to 135°C
- Product Dimensions: ø8×10L to ø10×12.5L(mm)
- Life: Guaranteed for 4,000 hours at 135°C or 125°C
- Terminal Shape: Chip type
- Samples: Currently available
- Mass Production Launch: April 2024
- Production Capacity: 1,000,000 units per month
- Production Plant: NICHICON (IWATE) CORPORATION, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certified
