Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade MKP1848e DC-Link Film Capacitor Delivers High Temp. Operation Up to +125 °C and High Robustness Under High Humidity
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has unveiled its new AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link MKP1848e film capacitor, specifically engineered for automotive, energy, and industrial applications. The capacitor features high-temperature operation up to +125 °C and delivers ripple current up to 44.5 A.
The device offers significant improvements over previous generations, including 25% higher ripple current density and volume reductions up to 40%. The MKP1848e provides rated capacitance from 1 µF to 140 µF and low ESR down to 1.0 mΩ, with rated voltages from 500 VDC to 1300 VDC.
This next-generation capacitor is particularly suited for automotive power conversion applications, including on-board chargers, power trains, and DC/DC converters, as well as industrial applications like fast chargers and solar inverters.
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) ha presentato il nuovo condensatore a film DC-Link MKP1848e certificato AEC-Q200, progettato per applicazioni automotive, energetiche e industriali. Il componente supporta temperature di esercizio fino a +125 °C e una corrente di ripple fino a 44,5 A.
Rispetto alle generazioni precedenti offre miglioramenti significativi, tra cui una densità di corrente di ripple superiore del 25% e una riduzione del volume fino al 40%. L’MKP1848e è disponibile con capacità nominali da 1 µF a 140 µF e con ESR ridotto fino a 1,0 mΩ, con tensioni nominali da 500 VDC a 1300 VDC.
Questa soluzione di nuova generazione è particolarmente indicata per conversione di potenza automotive—come caricabatterie di bordo, powertrain e convertitori DC/DC—e per applicazioni industriali quali caricabatterie rapidi e inverter solari.
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El dispositivo mejora notablemente respecto a generaciones anteriores, con una densidad de corriente de ripple un 25% mayor y reducciones de volumen de hasta el 40%. El MKP1848e ofrece capacidades nominales desde 1 µF hasta 140 µF y un ESR bajo hasta 1,0 mΩ, con tensiones nominales de 500 VDC a 1300 VDC.
Este condensador de nueva generación es especialmente adecuado para aplicaciones de conversión de potencia en automoción, incluidos cargadores a bordo, trenes motrices y convertidores DC/DC, así como para aplicaciones industriales como cargadores rápidos e inversores solares.
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH)가 새로운 AEC-Q200 인증 DC-Link MKP1848e 필름 커패시터를 공개했습니다. 이 제품은 자동차, 에너지 및 산업용 애플리케이션을 위해 설계되었으며, +125 °C까지 고온 동작이 가능하고 최대 44.5 A의 리플 전류를 제공합니다.
이전 세대 대비 리플 전류 밀도 25% 증가와 최대 40%의 부피 감소 등 큰 개선을 이루었습니다. MKP1848e는 1 µF에서 140 µF까지 정격 정전용량을 제공하며, ESR은 최소 1.0 mΩ까지 낮고 정격 전압은 500 VDC에서 1300 VDC까지입니다.
이 차세대 커패시터는 온보드 충전기, 파워트레인, DC/DC 컨버터 등 자동차 전력 변환 애플리케이션과 급속 충전기 및 태양광 인버터 같은 산업용 애플리케이션에 특히 적합합니다.
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) a dévoilé son nouveau condensateur film DC-Link MKP1848e qualifié AEC-Q200, spécialement conçu pour les applications automobiles, énergétiques et industrielles. Le condensateur supporte des températures de fonctionnement élevées jusqu’à +125 °C et fournit un courant de ripple allant jusqu’à 44,5 A.
L’appareil présente des améliorations significatives par rapport aux générations précédentes, notamment une densité de courant de ripple supérieure de 25% et une réduction de volume allant jusqu’à 40%. Le MKP1848e est disponible avec des capacités nominales de 1 µF à 140 µF et un ESR aussi bas que 1,0 mΩ, avec des tensions nominales de 500 VDC à 1300 VDC.
Ce condensateur de nouvelle génération convient particulièrement aux applications de conversion d’énergie dans l’automobile — chargeurs embarqués, groupes motopropulseurs et convertisseurs DC/DC — ainsi qu’aux applications industrielles comme les chargeurs rapides et les onduleurs solaires.
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) hat seinen neuen AEC-Q200-zertifizierten DC-Link-Folienkondensator MKP1848e vorgestellt, der speziell für Automotive-, Energie- und Industrieanwendungen entwickelt wurde. Der Kondensator erlaubt den Betrieb bei Temperaturen bis zu +125 °C und liefert eine Ripple-Strömigkeit von bis zu 44,5 A.
Gegenüber früheren Generationen bietet das Bauteil deutliche Verbesserungen, darunter eine 25% höhere Ripple-Stromdichte und Volumenreduzierungen von bis zu 40%. Der MKP1848e ist in Nennkapazitäten von 1 µF bis 140 µF erhältlich, mit einem niedrigen ESR bis 1,0 mΩ und Nennspannungen von 500 VDC bis 1300 VDC.
Dieser Kondensator der nächsten Generation eignet sich besonders für Automotive-Leistungswandlungsanwendungen wie On-Board-Ladegeräte, Antriebsstränge und DC/DC-Wandler sowie für industrielle Anwendungen wie Schnellladegeräte und Solarwechselrichter.
- Achieves 25% higher ripple current density compared to previous-generation solutions
- Enables volume reductions up to 40% at 500 VDC
- Features high temperature operation up to +125 °C
- Demonstrates superior durability with 1000 temperature cycle capability
- Quick availability with 10-week lead times
- None.
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Vishay's new automotive-grade capacitor enhances their position in EV power systems with superior performance and reliability metrics.
Vishay's new MKP1848e DC-Link film capacitor represents a meaningful technical advancement in the company's power components portfolio. The capacitor's ability to operate at temperatures up to +125°C and withstand harsh humidity conditions (Grade III THB testing) addresses critical reliability challenges in automotive electrification applications. This positions Vishay more competitively in the growing electric vehicle infrastructure market.
The technical specifications show significant improvements over previous generations, with 25% higher ripple current density and volume reductions up to 40%. These enhancements matter because they directly address key design constraints in EV power systems where space, thermal management, and reliability are paramount concerns. The capacitor's capability to handle operating voltages from 250 VDC to 800 VDC at high temperatures aligns precisely with standard voltage requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles.
The product targets high-growth application segments including on-board chargers, power trains, and DC/DC converters in automotive, plus fast chargers and battery storage systems in energy markets. These are rapidly expanding categories as electrification accelerates. With AEC-Q200 qualification, Vishay has cleared the automotive industry's stringent reliability requirements, removing a potential barrier to adoption.
While this single component won't dramatically shift Vishay's revenue profile immediately, it strengthens their competitive positioning in strategic growth markets and demonstrates continued innovation in their passive components business. The announced 10-week lead time also suggests Vishay has manufacturing capacity ready to support volume production.
Designed for Automotive, Energy, and Industrial Applications, AEC-Q200 Qualified Device Withstands Grade III THB Testing
MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitor designed for the harsh conditions of automotive, energy, and industrial applications. Offering high temperature operation up to +125 °C, the Vishay Roederstein MKP1848e delivers ripple current up to 44.5 A and withstands temperature humidity bias (THB) in accordance with Grade III of IEC60384-16 ed.3 – 60 °C / 93 % R.H for 1344 hours at rated voltage.
With its high temperature operation and resistance to high humidity, the Automotive Grade capacitor released today is ideal for automotive power conversion applications such as on-board chargers (OBC), power trains, HVAC systems, e-compressors, and DC/DC converters. This next-generation DC-Link capacitor also addresses the stringent needs for energy and industrial power conversion applications such as fast chargers, solar inverters, rectifiers for hydrogen electrolyzers, battery storage systems, motor drives, and UPS.
The MKP1848e offers rated capacitance from 1 µF to 140 µF and low ESR down to 1.0 mΩ, in rated voltages from 500 VDC to 1300 VDC. The devices provide 25 % higher ripple current density than previous-generation solutions with the same volume, while its compact footprint and pitch options down to 22.5 mm enable volume reductions up to 40 % and 15 %, respectively, at 500 VDC and 900 VDC.
To meet the standard high voltage levels of electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), the MKP1848e withstands operating voltages from 250 VDC to 800 VDC at +125 °C for a limited time. It also features high thermal shock capabilities — withstanding 1000 temperature cycles from -40 °C to +125 °C, with a 30-minute dwell time for each temperature extreme. The capacitor is available with customized terminals on request.
Samples and production quantities of the MKP1848e are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks.
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Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720328396438
Link to datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?26085 (MKP1848e DC-Link)
For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com
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