For example, the 33µF 25V FKS capacitor, which comes in a 4x5.8 mm can size, uses only 62% of the space of the previous generation of parts; in fact, the highest capacitance achieved by the FK series in a 4x5.8 mm can size is 10µF. Therefore, one of the new parts can replace three of the FK devices.
Just recently, Panasonic launched 25 new products in its FKS series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, ranging in voltage from 6.3V to 50V and capacitance from 33µF to 1800µF. Sizes range from 4 x 5.8 mm to 10 x 10.2 mm. Target markets include industrial automation, automotive power management, audio, and home appliances.
