Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed its high-performance CL32B104KHU6PN# MLCC. This X7R component (±15% capacitance variation between -55 and 125°C) features a compact 1210 form factor (3.2 x 2.5 mm) and offers a high nominal voltage of 630V DC. Furthermore, by extending its capacitance to 100nF within the 630V X7R 1210 range, this new product meets the miniaturization and high-efficiency requirements of electric vehicle applications such as DC/DC converters and on-board chargers.
While higher voltages are needed for propulsion, the air conditioning system, and the starter motor, a DC/DC converter converts high voltages to 12VDC to power the vehicle's infotainment systems, for example. This type of DC/DC converter requires MLCCs for functions such as EMI (electromagnetic interference) filtering, and specifically MLCCs that can offer high capacity at high voltages.
