Electronicon Products

Electronicon specializes in film capacitors for power electronics applications. Their main product categories include: 1) DC-Link Capacitors - designed for DC bus applications in inverters and converters, available in voltages from 400V to 6000V DC, 2) AC Filter Capacitors - for harmonic filtering and power factor correction in industrial and renewable energy systems, 3) Snubber Capacitors - high-voltage capacitors for IGBT and thyristor protection circuits, 4) Motor Run Capacitors - AC capacitors for motor starting and running applications. All Electronicon capacitors feature dry filling technology, self-healing properties, and are manufactured according to IEC 61071 standards.

Browse our product categories below to find the specific Electronicon capacitor type suitable for your application.

Selecting the right Electronicon capacitor requires careful consideration of several parameters: 1) Voltage rating - choose a capacitor with rated voltage at least 20% higher than your maximum operating voltage, 2) Capacitance value - calculate based on your ripple current, switching frequency, and allowable voltage ripple requirements, 3) Current rating - ensure the capacitor can handle the RMS current including harmonics, 4) Temperature range - select based on your operating environment and consider derating for high temperatures, 5) Mounting requirements - choose between stud mount, screw terminal, or PCB mount depending on your mechanical design, 6) Lifetime requirements - higher temperature ratings and voltage margins extend operational life. Our FAE team can assist with detailed calculations and selection guidance.

Contact our technical support with your application specifications for personalized capacitor selection assistance.

Electronicon's proprietary dry filling technology offers significant advantages over traditional oil-filled capacitors: 1) No leakage risk - eliminates the possibility of oil leakage during operation or over lifetime, 2) Flexible mounting - can be mounted in any position (horizontal, vertical, or inverted) without performance degradation, 3) Environmental safety - no oil means no environmental contamination risk in case of capacitor failure, 4) Reduced weight - dry filling is lighter than oil, beneficial for transportation and installation, 5) Better thermal management - optimized internal geometry and filling material provide excellent heat dissipation, 6) Longer lifetime - stable dielectric properties without oil degradation over time, 7) Maintenance-free operation - no need for periodic inspection or oil level monitoring.

Consider Electronicon dry-filled capacitors for applications where mounting flexibility and environmental safety are important requirements.

Electronicon capacitors serve a wide range of industries requiring high-performance power electronics: 1) Renewable Energy - solar inverters, wind turbine converters, energy storage systems, 2) Industrial Drives - variable frequency drives, servo systems, motor control, 3) Power Supplies - UPS systems, welding equipment, industrial power supplies, 4) Traction Systems - railway propulsion, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, 5) Medical Equipment - MRI systems, X-ray equipment, patient monitoring, 6) HVAC Systems - compressor and fan motor applications. The company's focus on high-voltage, high-current applications makes their capacitors ideal for demanding power electronics where reliability and performance are critical.

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Electronicon capacitors are designed and tested to meet stringent international standards: 1) IEC 61071 - the primary international standard for power capacitors used in power electronics equipment, 2) UL certification - for North American market acceptance, 3) VDE certification - German safety certification recognized globally, 4) ISO 9001 - quality management system certification, 5) ISO 14001 - environmental management system certification, 6) RoHS compliance - restriction of hazardous substances in electrical equipment. These certifications ensure Electronicon capacitors meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Test reports and certificates of conformance are available upon request.

Request specific certification documentation from our team if your application requires particular standards compliance.

Yes, Electronicon offers custom capacitor design services for applications with specific requirements that cannot be met by standard catalog products. Customization options include: 1) Special voltage and capacitance combinations, 2) Non-standard mechanical dimensions and mounting configurations, 3) Extended temperature range specifications, 4) Enhanced current handling capabilities, 5) Special terminal configurations, 6) Custom packaging and labeling. The custom design process involves detailed technical discussions, prototype development, and qualification testing. Lead times for custom designs are typically longer than standard products. Contact our technical team early in your design phase to discuss custom requirements and feasibility.

Contact our application engineering team to discuss your custom capacitor requirements and explore design possibilities.