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Application Guide Industrial Applications, Edition 2017-2018 EPCOS Application Guide 2017/2018 Industrial Electronics Electronic Components for Industrial Applications www.epcos.com EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications In the demanding industrial electronics market we supply more than just components. With our Power Quality Solutions (PQS), for example, we offer expertise in complete solutions and consulting. Power factor correction (PFC) illustrates this capability perfectly. Our portfolio includes not only EPCOS PFC capacitors, but also capacitor contactors, controllers, thyristor modules and active filters to compensate harmonics in dynamic PFC applications. We also have a wide range of capacitor technologies in our portfolio for DC-link solutions. This includes, for example, highly reliable aluminum electrolytic capacitors with increased rated voltages of up to 600 V DC. Moreover, we feature one of the world’s broadest product ranges for overvoltage protection and electromagnetic compatibility. On the following pages you will find further special features that distinguish our products and solutions for use in industrial electronics applications. 2 © EPCOS AG 2017 EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications Contents Special features 4 Overview 6 Characteristics 10 Aluminum electrolytic capacitors 10 EMC filters 10 Ferrites 12 Film capacitors (medium power) 13 High-voltage contactors (HVC) 15 Inductors 15 LV PFC capacitors and PFC key components 18 LV power quality solutions 22 MV PFC capacitors and PFC key components 23 Power capacitors 25 Pressure sensors 26 Surge arresters 27 Thermistors NTC 29 Thermistors PTC 31 Transformers 33 Varistors, ceramic transient voltage suppressors 35 EMC laboratory 37 Important notes 38 Get in contact 39 © EPCOS AG 2017 3 EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications Special Features Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Ferrites Data and signal line chokes zzHigh ripple current capability zzWide range of core shapes, sizes, zzHigh rated currents zzOperating temperature up to +125 °C materials and accessories zzReduced components height zzVery low ESR and ESL zzLarge-volume cores can be manu- zzSuitable for reflow soldering zzLong useful life (> 20 years) factured in customized shapes zzQualified acc. to AEC-Q200 zzOptimized thermal concept on special production equipment, zzSpecial design for base cooling such as a 400 tons press ERU chokes zzSelf-extinguishing electrolyte zzHigh current handling capability upon request Film Capacitors (Medium Power) zzHigh temperature stability zzCompact can size zzLong-term stability and reliability zzSuppression of electromagnetic zzHigh peak and RMS current interference EMC Filters capability zzEnergy storage in DC/DC converters zzWide current range of standard zzVery low ESR/ESL Powerline chokes filters up to 2500 A zzOvervoltage capability (self-healing) zzRated voltage up to 760 V AC zzDC and AC voltage operation Common-mode chokes and 1500 V DC zzUL94V-0 epoxy and plastic resin zzHigh current handling capability zzVarious terminal styles sealing for boxed-types zzHousing design up to 16 A zzUL/CSA/ENEC approval zzHigh temperature stability up to zzCustomer-specific solutions High-Voltage Contactors (HVC) +125 °C upon request zzHermetically sealed and high-speed zzOpen design up to 62 A zzEPCOS also runs its own arc extinguishing zzVoltages up to 690 V AC and accredited EMC laboratory in zzMaximum operating voltage up to 1000 V DC (DC link) Regensburg/Germany which can 900 V DC zzSuppression of asymmetrical inter- perform all necessary tests and zzHigh continuous operating current ference coupled onto lines issue the documentation to obtain up to 500 A zzDesign complies with EN 60938-2 CE-conformity Differential-mode chokes Converter chokes and output filters Inductors zzHigh current handling capability SIMID, power inductors zzLine reactors zzHigh temperature stability zzdv/dt output reactors zzHigh current handling capability zzSuppression of symmetrical interfer- zzSine-wave filters zzWide temperature range ence coupled onto lines zzSineFormer sine-wave EMC output –55 °C to +150 °C zzDouble chokes: approx. 50% of filters for frequency converters zzSuppression of electromagnetic rated inductance for common- supersede shielded motor cables interference mode interference suppression zzActive front end chokes, DC chokes zzEnergy storage in DC/DC converters and dv/dt filters upon request zzSuitable for lead-free soldering pro- files acc. to JEDEC J-STD 020D 4 © EPCOS AG 2017 EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications Special Features Leaded RF/VHF chokes zzFor miniaturizing and system integration Thermistors PTC zzTraction solutions for automotive zzHigh current handling capability zzVarious PTC thermistors for applications zzWide temperature range –55 °C to +125 °C limit temperature sensing, overcurrent protection and zzSuppression of electromagnetic Pressure Sensors interference switching applications as well as zzPressure sensing of dry air and non- zzEnergy storage in DC/DC converters inrush current limiting for DC link aggressive gasses. Non-aggressive capacitors fluids upon request. LV PFC Capacitors and zzCalibrated pressure sensors PFC Key Components Transformers 100 mbar up to 25 bar zzTuned and detuned PFC systems zzHigh power density zzOperating temperature up to +155 °C zzAutomatic PFC equipment and Surge Arresters systems for reducing labor costs zzHigh operating frequencies zzApplicable as L-N and N-PE protection zzAdditional key components for zzEN 61643-11 class I, II and III Magnetic LAN modules conventional PFC systems and zzVery high discharge current harmonic filters zzExcellent electrical characteristics zzHigh protection level zzExtended temperature range zzStable performance over useful life LV Power Quality Solutions –40 °C to +85 °C zzVery high insulation resistance zzCompliant with IEEE 802.3 at zzActive harmonic filter systems and static var generator systems Thermistors NTC Varistors zzHigh measuring accuracy and MV PFC Capacitors and PFC Key zzSMD varistors suitable for ESD protection long-term stability Components and high energy absorption (see ceramic zzFast response time transient voltage suppressors) zzComplete range of components and zzTemperature measurement zzLeaded disk varistors up to +105 °C systems for reactive power com- up to +300 °C zzSNF varistors up to +125 °C pensation and harmonic filtering zzHeat resistant and highly stable zzStrap and, block varistors zzMV capacitors: shunt power, engery stor- zzRugged design zzIntrinsically safe ThermoFuse varistors age, surge suppression, harmonic filtering zzCompact dimensions zzMV accessories: vacuum switches, zzSMD NTC with high accuracy Ceramic transient voltage suppressors reactors (∆R = ±1%) zzSuitable for ESD protection and zzSMD NTC for applications Power Capacitors surge current protection up to +150 °C zzBidirectional clamping zzLong life expectancy zzBondable and sinterable chip sensors zzOperating temperature up to +150 °C zzHigh capacitance stability zzNTC as inrush current limiter zzLow leakage current zzLow ESR, ESL and Rth values zzCustomer specific solutions zzAll case sizes available with AgNiSn zzHigh peak and RMS current capability upon request termination © EPCOS AG 2017 5 EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications Overview Power supply & Power quality Ballast systems Automation conversion solutions Battery chargers converters Frequency Power supplies/switch mode power supplies (SMPS) Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Automated meter reading interruptors fault circuit Ground facilities Power factor correction modules Surge protection ballasts Electronic Energy saving lamps Magnetic ballasts LED Communication systems and overvoltage protection Overcurrent Pneumatic and hydraulic systems measurement Temperature Aluminum electrolytic capacitors Screw terminals z z z 4-/5-pin snap-in terminals/solder pins z z z z Snap-in z z z z EMC filters 1-line filters z 2-line filters z z z z 3-line filters z z z z 4-line filters z z z z Converter chokes and output filters z z z Ferrites E, EFD, ETD, EV, ER cores z z z z z z z z z ELP, ER, EQ planar cores z z z z z z E DG, ETD DG, EQ DG, ER DG, z z z z PQ DG, PM DG cores PQ cores z z z z z U + I cores z z z z RM cores z z z z Ring cores z z z z z z z z Film capacitors (medium power) MKP DC link z z z MMKP z z z z z z z MKP DC link high density THB z z z z z z MKP DC link high temperature z z z z z z MKT z z z z z MKP snubber with strap terminals z z z MKP AC filtering z z z z z MKP PFC z z z z MKP general purpose, MFP z z z z z z z z z MKT AC X2 heavy duty z z z X2, X1 z z z z z z z Y2, Y1 z z z z z z X2 humidity z z z z z z z z X2 industrial grade z z z z z z z z 6 Please read Important notes on page 38. © EPCOS AG 2017 EPCOS Components for Industrial Applications Overview Power supply & Power quality Ballast systems Automation conversion solutions Battery chargers converters Frequency Power supplies/switch mode power supplies (SMPS) Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Automated meter reading interruptors fault circuit Ground facilities Power factor correction modules Surge protection ballasts Electronic Energy saving lamps Magnetic ballasts LED Communication systems and overvoltage protection Overcurrent Pneumatic and hydraulic systems measurement Temperature High-voltage contactors (HVC) HVC200, HVC300, HVC500 z z Inductors SIMID 0603 … 2220 z z z z z z z Power inductors z z z z z Data and signal line chokes z z z z z ERU chokes z z z z Powerline chokes, common-mode (ring core) z z z z z z z Powerline chokes, common-mode z z z z (D, U, FC, E core) Powerline chokes, differential-mode (ring core) z z z Leaded RF chokes z z z z z z Leaded VHF chokes z z LV PFC capacitors & PFC key components PhaseCap Energy z z z PhaseCap Premium z z z PhaseCap Compact z z z PhaseCap HD z DeltaCap z z PhiCap z z PoleCap z LV APP capacitors z z PFC key components z LV power quality solutions PQSine (active harmonic filters) z z z z z PQvar (static var generators) z MV PFC capacitors and PFC key components Vacuum contacters z MV capacitor switches z MV capacitors z z MV surge capcitors z MV energy storage capacitors1) 1) For development, research and testing in the fields of high voltages and currents e.g.
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