Knowles Capacitors Hiteca Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

Knowles Capacitors Hiteca Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors feature a unique dielectric system that offers improved capacitance stability and lower parasitic losses under common operating conditions. The Hiteca Class II MLCCs offer lower self-heating properties and low loss, enabling these devices to handle higher ripple currents. These capacitors maintain a capacitance aging rate of 0% per decade and a typical capacitance reduction of <45% at full rated voltage. Hiteca multilayer ceramic capacitors are ideal for various applications, including DC buses, power supplies, ripple current smoothing, and snubber capacitors.

Features

  • Construction without the use of piezo materials
  • Efficient AC operation with minimal losses
  • Enhanced capacitance stability and reduced parasitic losses
  • No capacitance aging over time
  • REACH and RoHS-compliant
  • Reduced self-heating characteristics

Applications

  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Inverters
  • Power supplies
  • Ripple current smoothing
  • Snubber capacitors

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Insulation resistance 100GΩ
Capacitance aging rate 0% per decade
Maximum voltage rating 2000VDC
Maximum temperature coefficient of capacitance ±15%
Operating temperature range -55°C to +125°C