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Vishay Ruggedized Electrical Double Layer Energy Storage Caps | Tech Specs

June 07, 2018 by TTI, Inc

The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density, have a ruggedized construction to withstand use in high humidity applications, and provide an exceptionally long life at lower operating temperatures.

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Vishay Ruggedized Electrical Double Layer Energy Storage Caps

The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density of up to 4.1 Wh/kg, have a ruggedized construction to withstand use in high humidity applications, and provide an exceptionally long life at lower operating temperatures. The 2.7 V electrical double-layer capacitors, a type of supercapacitor, are available from 20 F to 60 F in small cases, with sizes from 16 mm x 20 mm to 18 mm x 40 mm. Low internal resistance allows for rapid charge and discharge, with a rated cycle life greater than 500,000 cycles. The 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series delivers the density, ruggedness, and performance to be used in power backup, burst power, energy harvesting, micro UPS power sources, and energy recovery applications. AEC-Q200 qualified devices are also available for automotive applications.

  • Biased humidity at 85 °C / 85 % RH: 1000 hours
  • Useful life at 20 °C:  > 10 years
  • Rated capacitance: 20 F to 60 F
  • Low ESR for rapid charge/discharge
  • Cycle life: > 500,000 cycles
  • AEC-Q200 qualified available

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