CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced its new high voltage ALC10 Series snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors today at APEC 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. These compact 550 VDC rated capacitors are designed for high ripple current applications and feature surge voltage capability and very long life performance.

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Developed at the KEMET Electrolytic Innovation Center in Weymouth, U.K., ALC10 Series capacitors are ideally suited for industrial and commercial applications demanding high reliability with operational life up to 18,000 hours. Typical ALC10 Series applications include frequency converters, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and high voltage switch mode power supplies (SMPS).

"As the voltage rails used in modern inverter-based systems continue to increase, the need for high voltage, high capacitance solutions in smaller packages is critical," said Mark Wright, KEMET Director of Technology, Electrolytic Business Unit. "The new electrolyte developed for the ALC10 Series allows for high voltage capabilities up to 550 VDC in a small, board mountable form factor, making them ideal for solar photovoltaic inverter and motor driver designs."

For more information, please visit KEMET at APEC in booth 1229 or on the web at www.kemet.com/alc10.

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KEMET Corporation is a leading global supplier of electronic components. We offer our customers the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, along with an expanding range of electromechanical devices, electromagnetic compatibility solutions and supercapacitors. Our vision is to be the preferred supplier of electronic component solutions demanding the highest standards of quality, delivery and service. KEMET's common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "KEM." Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com.

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