GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today introduced its expanded C4AE Radial Film DC Link Capacitor Series for industrial and alternative energy applications. The C4AE Series now offers new 600 VDC and 105 degrees C ambient temperature ranges as well as smaller case sizes to meet the requirements of modern solar microinverters and inverter-driven LED systems.

"KEMET's C4AE high capacitance density capacitors are ideally suited for applications that demand high ripple current, extra long life and outstanding quality and reliability capabilities," said Antonio Sanua, Director of Product Management for AC Film at KEMET. "Solar inverters, AC motor drives, welding machines, LED lighting and other high-growth markets can all benefit from this product enhancement."

Technical Information

    --  Dielectric: Polypropylene Metallized Film (MKP)
    --  Reference Standard: IEC 61071
    --  Voltage: 450 -1,100 VDC
    --  Capacitance: 1.5 - 100 µF
    --  Lead Space: 27.5, 37.5 and 52.5 mm
    --  Construction: Radial box, 2 or 4 leads
    --  RoHS Compliant


    Glossary

    DC Link Capacitor                     A capacitor used in power
                                          applications to provide
                                          smoothing of the DC bus
                                          voltage.

    Inverter                              A common power electronic
                                          device used to convert one
                                          voltage to another. Used in
                                          alternative energy
                                          generators, welders, UPS,
                                          industrial motor drives,
                                          electric vehicles, large LED
                                          lighting systems, and more.

    Microinverter                         A small, efficient inverter
                                          mounted to individual solar
                                          panels to produce electricity
                                          for the grid.

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Contact: Dean W. Dimke
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deandimke@KEMET.com
954.766.2806

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