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Nichicon Introduces LGN Series Snap-In Terminal 600 V Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for Renewable Energy

Author: Nichicon

9/29/2016

LGN Series Snap-In Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Nichicon Corporation announces the addition of a 600 V miniature snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor to the LGN Series. Developed primarily for use in industrial machinery and high voltage inverter circuits. Marketed to the renewable energy market, mass production of this product began in April 2016.

These products will be displayed at CEATEC JAPAN 2016, held October 4 (Tuesday) to 7 (Friday) at Makuhari Messe.

Overview/Development Background

There is increasing demand for higher voltage resistance aluminum electrolytic capacitors for use in inverter power sources and other control circuitry. Because of advances being made in high voltage systems as a result of increasing demands for high-efficiency and energy conservation. Demand is particularly strong for solar and wind power generators in the renewable energy market. Prior to this introduction the LGN Series had a maximum voltage rating of 500 V. The addition of the 600 V ratings makes the LGN series the highest rated voltage in the industry. The LGN Series is the choice for power electronics devices that place a heavy emphasis on energy-efficient operation.

Features

The LGN Series uses highly reliable electrodes that have been formed with high withstand voltage oxide film. The LGN Series is the industry’s highest voltage employing electrolytic solution and high-withstand-voltage electrolysis paper with enhanced film restoring capacity at high voltages offering long-term stability. With a newly developed electrolytic solution that can withstand 600 V at 105 °C, we have been able to  achieve approximately 20–30% of the high breakdown voltage. By increasing the rated voltage compared to our current products, customers who develop power conditioners used by large-scale solar power systems When the capacitors are connected in series a reduction in.parts needed is achieved. For example, to generate 1,200 V, three 400 V units are required, but only two of these new 600 V products are necessary. This enables the saving of space in circuit design.

Example: 1,200 V Compatibility

Capacitor 1,200V Compatibility Chart

Main Specifications

Note: Parenthesis indicate expanded rating

Rated voltage range
Rated capacitance range
Category temperature range

Product dimensions
Endurance
Terminal shape
Production capacity
Sample cost
Production plant

:    160 V to 600 V (600 V)
:    56 μF to 3,300 μF (56 μF to 220 μF)
:    -40 °C to+105 °C: 160 V to 250 V
:    -25 °C to+105° C: 350 V to 600 V
:    φ20 × 25L–φ35 × 50L (mm) (φ30 × 25L–φ35 × 50L (mm))
:    Guaranteed for 3,000 hours at 105 °C (Guaranteed for 3,000 hours at 105 °C)
:    Snap-in terminal-type
:    200,000 units/month (current supply structure)
:    ¥500+ each
:    Nichicon (Ohno) Corporation, Site III Factory
     4085 Toyoshina, Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, JAPAN
     (ISO9001, ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 certification acquired)

     Production is scheduled to commence sequentially at the following overseas factories
     NICHICON ELECTRONICS (WUXI) CO.,LTD.
     Block 51-B, Wuxi National High & New Technology Industrial 
     Development Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 214028
     (ISO9001, ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 certification acquired)

     NICHICON (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
     No.4 Jalan P/10, Kawasan Perusahaan Bangi,
     43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
     (ISO9001, ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 certification acquired)

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