Faratronic Automotive Capacitors

AEC-Q200 is the automotive electronics council standard for passive components. It defines stress test qualification requirements including temperature cycling, humidity, vibration, and mechanical shock testing.

For automotive applications, always specify AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors to ensure reliability in harsh automotive environments.

Automotive capacitors are available in Grade 1 (-40°C to +125°C), Grade 2 (-40°C to +105°C), and Grade 3 (-40°C to +85°C). Grade 1 is required for under-hood applications. For more detailed information and application guidance, please consult the product datasheet or contact our technical support team.

Select Grade 1 for engine compartment applications. Grade 2 is suitable for cabin and chassis applications.

Yes, Faratronic offers capacitors specifically designed for EV applications including DC-Link capacitors for onboard chargers, DC-DC converters, and motor drives. These meet both AEC-Q200 and specific EV requirements.

For EV applications, contact our FAE team for recommendations on capacitors qualified for high voltage and high ripple current EV applications.

Automotive capacitors are tested to meet AEC-Q200 vibration requirements including random vibration (5-2000Hz, 8 hours per axis) and mechanical shock (100G, 6ms half-sine). For more detailed information and application guidance, please consult the product datasheet or contact our technical support team.

For high-vibration applications like chassis or wheel-well mounting, verify specific vibration test data for your application.

Automotive capacitors come with full PPAP documentation including material certifications, test reports, process flow diagrams, and control plans. AEC-Q200 test reports are standard. For more detailed information and application guidance, please consult the product datasheet or contact our technical support team.

For production automotive programs, request full PPAP documentation early in the qualification process.

Yes, AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors are suitable for commercial vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. The qualification is often more stringent than commercial vehicle requirements. For more detailed information and application guidance, please consult the product datasheet or contact our technical support team.

For commercial vehicle applications, AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors provide excellent reliability. Contact us for specific commercial vehicle recommendations.