KEMET Corporation introduced new capacitors for extreme environments.
The Industrial Grade High Temperature X7R Dielectric capacitor is suited for a variety of applications in extreme environments such as down-hole oil exploration, aerospace engine compartments, geophysical probes, industrial process control, heavy commercial and specialty vehicles and construction equipment.
The devices can utilize the full rated voltage at 175 degrees Celsius and has a flexible termination system.
The company also introduced the T591 High Performance Automotive Grade Polymer Electrolytic Series, which delivers stability and endurance under harsh humidity and temperature conditions.
They can be used in transportation, telecommunications, industrial and avionics.
Cristina Mota Caetano, KEMET technical product marketing director, said the T591 delivered high reliability when tested to 500 hours in 85 degrees Celsius, with 85 percent relative humidity and while voltage is applied.
