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Power factor correction
PhaseCap Compact with extended voltage range
March 17, 2011
TDK-EPC, a Group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor
correction (PFC) capacitors: the EPCOS PhaseCap® Compact series now also includes
types with voltages of 690, 800, 900 and 1000 V. The capacitors of the B25673A*A* series
offer PFC values of between 5 kvar (50 Hz) and 33 kvar (60 Hz) at capacitance values of
between 3 x 11 and 3 x 55 µF. Thanks to their compact design with diameters of only
116 and 136 mm at insertion heights of 164 and 200 mm, these capacitors are particularly
useful for designing space-saving PFC systems for industrial networks.
With the new types, the PhaseCap Compact series now covers the following voltages: 230,
400, 415, 440, 480, 525, 690, 800, 900 and 1000 V. Based on the proven MKK technology
these capacitors can withstand inrush currents of up to 400 times their rated current. The
components are PCB-free and self-healing. An integrated overpressure disconnector ensures additional safety. The capacitors are designed for a case temperature of 65 °C (hot
spot temperature up to 85 °C) and a service life of up to 200,000 hours.
The extensive TDK-EPC product range for power factor correction comprises capacitors,
contactors and chokes, in addition to controllers and thyristor modules.
----Glossary
 Reactive power: occurs whenever the phase angle between the current and voltage shifts. It is
caused by inductive loads such as electric motors and transformers. Reactive power has no use,
but is necessarily generated by power plants.
 Power factor correction: reactive power can be almost completely compensated by connecting-in
PFC capacitors. This reduces energy costs as well as environmental impacts.
Main applications
 Power factor correction in three-phase industrial networks
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Main features and benefits
 Voltage range from 230 to 1000 V AC
 Capacitance values between 3 x 11 and 3 x 181 µF (complete product range)
 PFC values between 5 kvar (50 Hz) and 33 kvar (60 Hz)
----About TDK-EPC Corporation
TDK-EPC Corporation (TDK-EPC), a TDK group company, is a leading manufacturer of electronic
components, modules and systems headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TDK-EPC has emerged from the
combination of the electronic components business of TDK and the EPCOS Group and markets its
products under the product brands, TDK and EPCOS.
The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites and inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules,
piezo and protection components, and sensors. With this product spectrum TDK-EPC offers a broad
range of products and solutions of outstanding value from a single source and focuses on demanding
markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and
consumer electronics. The company has design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia,
Europe, and in North and South America.
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Further information on the products can be found under www.epcos.com/pfc.
Please forward reader inquiries to [email protected].
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