Summary of NEW YORKER ELECTRONICS UNVEILS NEW CORNELL DUBILIER ULTRA-THIN 1MM POLYMER ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR SERIES
New Yorker Electronics announced Cornell Dubilier Electronics’ PPC Series: an ultra-thin (1 mm) polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor offering very low ESR, high ripple current, and custom shapes/sizes for space-constrained designs. Rated to 125°C with capacitances 8,000–20,000 μF and voltages 6.3–24 V, PPCs replace many SMT or bulky cylindrical capacitors, improving weight and reliability for applications like DC/DC converters, tablets, telecom, and thin displays.
Parts used in the PPC Series Project:
- 1 mm thin PPC polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor
- Capacitance options: 8,000µF to 20,000µF
- Voltage ratings: 6.3Vdc, 10Vdc, 16Vdc, 24Vdc (6.3Vdc to 24Vdc range)
- Packaging allowing custom values, sizes, and shapes
- Polymer conductive electrolyte
- Aluminum capacitor construction
New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of a new ultra-thin polymer electrolytic capacitor that represents a totally new capacitor form factor. The Cornell Dubilier Electronics’ new PPC Series, designed specifically for applications requiring high ripple current and the thinnest profile possibilities, opens up entirely new product design options. In addition to being just 1 mm thin, the PPC uses versatile packaging technology that makes it possible for capacitors to be formed into custom shapes and sizes to accommodate available space.
Rated for 125°C, PPC combines the advantages of aluminum electrolytic and aluminum polymer technology. These capacitors have the ultralow ESR characteristics of conductive aluminum polymer capacitors in a 1mm thin package. With high capacitance and high ripple current per volume, applications for 125°C polymer capacitors include DC/DC converters, tablets, telecommunications, thin displays, and variety of industrial power conversion.
A single PPC capacitor can handle ripple currents equivalent to dozens of SMT capacitors or a bulky cylindrical device. In fact, CDE has stated that a single PPC capacitor is equivalent to a parallel bank of 50 or more polymer tantalum capacitors – at one fourth the height. Using a single unit means PPC capacitor solutions are lighter in weight and can improve overall circuit reliability.
Features & Benefits:
- Only 1mm thin
- Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
- Capacitance: 8,000µF to 20,000µF
- Voltage: 6.3Vdc to 24Vdc
- 2,000 Hrs @ Rated Temperature, Voltage and Ripple Current
- Custom Values, Sizes and Shapes
- Low Leakage Current
- Very Low ESR
- High Ripple Current
- 54 Arms @ 20kHz
- 10g Pk Vibration
- Altitude: 10,000 Ft.
- How thin is the PPC capacitor?
The PPC capacitor is 1 mm thin. - What temperature range can PPC capacitors operate in?
PPC capacitors operate from -55ºC to +125ºC. - What capacitance values are available for PPC?
Capacitance values available are 8,000µF to 20,000µF. - What voltage ratings do PPC capacitors support?
They support voltages in the range 6.3Vdc to 24Vdc. - How long is the PPC rated life under rated conditions?
PPC is rated for 2,000 hours at rated temperature, voltage and ripple current. - Can PPC capacitors be made in custom shapes and sizes?
Yes, the packaging technology allows custom values, sizes and shapes. - How does PPC ripple current capability compare to other capacitors?
A single PPC can handle ripple currents equivalent to dozens of SMT capacitors or a parallel bank of 50 or more polymer tantalum capacitors; specified 54 Arms at 20 kHz. - What mechanical/environmental specifications are given for PPC?
PPC meets 10 g peak vibration and altitude rating of 10,000 ft. - Does PPC offer low ESR and low leakage?
Yes, PPC offers very low ESR and low leakage current.
