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Nichicon Hybrid Aluminum Polymer Capacitor Family: GYA, GYB, GYC and GYD
Author: Nichicon
5/13/2020
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD family of hybrid capacitors is the most recent development in electrolytic capacitor technology, combining the best attributes of aluminum electrolytic and conductive polymer into a single compact capacitor.
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Advantage #1: High Ripple Current
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD family of parts have ripple currents that are three to twelve times higher than aluminum electrolytic capacitors at 100 kHz.
Advantage #2: Low ESR
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD have very low ESR values. Their ESR’s are the same or similar to aluminum polymer capacitors.
Advantage #3: Long Life
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD family has an endurance life rating up to 10,000 hours at the rated temperature and voltage, assuring long life at lower temperatures.
Advantage #4: Cost Effective
A single hybrid capacitor can replace multiple electrolytic capacitors, not only saving on material costs, but board space as well.
Advantage #5: Compact Size
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD family is available in standard SMD electrolytic case sizes. Often, they are available in the same case size as an aluminum electrolytic and polymer capacitor of the same capacitance and voltage.
Advantage #6: Open Circuit Failure Mode
The GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD reliably fails as an open circuit. Making this a very safe product for all designs.
Hybrid Part Offering
| Series | Temperature | Voltage | Capacitance | Life |
| GYB | -40 ~ 105 °C | 25 ~ 63 V DC | 10 ~ 330 μF | 10,000h |
| GYA | -40 ~ 125 °C | 16 ~ 63 V DC | 10 ~ 470 μF | 4,000h |
| GYC | -55 ~ 135 °C | 25 ~ 63 V DC | 10 ~ 330 μF | 4,000h |
| GYD | -55 ~ 150 °C | 25 ~ 35 V DC | 100 ~ 270 μF | 1,000h |
Applications
- Automotive and Related Fields — High reliability is required in automotive and related applications, which necessitates the existence of the GYA/GYB/GYC/GYD series parts.
- Engine control units, automotive electric pumps (EWPs and EOPs), airbag control, instruments, lighting, power seats, and meters.
- Industrial Machinery — This field also requires high reliability at high temperatures, making these parts especially valuable for their long life at high temperatures, high ripple current, and low equivalent series resistance (ESR).
- DC converters, industrial control systems, AC electric motors, UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), and pumps.
- Medical Equipment — This is a market that requires high reliability as well as long life. The hybrid family of parts provides the right part for any application.
- Ventilators, Oxygen generators, and respirators.
Focus Markets
- Automotive
- Industrial Machinery
- Medical
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