The KEMET Organic Capacitors (KO-CAP) are preferred solutions for applications requiring power loss protection (hold-up) or maximum power efficiency of a circuit when board space is limited. Desired benefits include high energy density, stable capacitance with applied voltage and temperature, and no aging effects. The conductive polymer cathode of these solid electrolytic capacitors provide very low ESR and higher capacitance retention at high frequencies. Unlike liquid electrolyte-based capacitors, KEMET polymer capacitors have a very long operational life and high ripple current capabilities.
Benefits Highest energy per unit volume Stable capacitance across temperature and voltage No aging effects Low ESR values High frequency capacitance retention High ripple handling 100% accelerated steady state aging 100% surge current tested 100% thermal shock tested (T545 only) Halogen-free epoxy