DC Link Film Capacitors suit power supply applications.

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Available in 14 case sizes with 3 standard lead pitch options of 27.5, 37.5, and 52.5 mm, FB Series features voltage rating of 550-1,200 V and capacitance range of 0.68-75 µF. RoHS-compliant 2-leaded devices combine low loss film technology with self-healing properties of polypropylene dielectric. Rated for use from -40 to +100°C, capacitors are suited for DC power supplies and inverters for solar power, electric drive, and industrial power systems.



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AVX Introduces New DC Link Film Capacitor Series for Power Supply and Inverter Applications



GREENVILLE, S.C. - AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new line of polypropylene dielectric DC link film capacitors. Designated the FB Series, the 2-leaded capacitors feature a voltage rating of 550-1200V, a capacitance range from 0.68-75uF, are RoHS compliant, and are available in a range of case sizes containing over 100 new ratings. Ideal applications for the series include DC power supplies and inverters for solar power, electric drive, and industrial power systems.

"The new FB Series DC link capacitors combine low loss film technology with the self-healing properties of the dielectric to ensure long lifetimes and low thermal losses in power applications," said Chris Reynolds, technical marketing manager at AVX. "They also feature a comprehensive capacitance/voltage ratings up to 1.2kV."

Rated for use from -40°C to +100°C, AVX's FB Series DC link film capacitors are available in 14 case sizes with three standard lead pitch options: 27.5mm, 37.5mm, and 52.5mm. Average lead time is 15 weeks.

For more information, please visit www.avx.com, call 864-967-2150, or write to One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644.

About AVX

AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and interconnect solutions with 24 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).

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