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New HE3 Wet Tantalum High-Energy Capacitor

The Key Benefits:

  • Provides a capacitance range of 1100 µF to 72000 µF
    • Highest capacitance of any similar device on the market
  • Features a unique case design with SuperTan® technology
    • Housed in an all tantalum, hermetically sealed case
    • Offers a unique double seal for improved reliability and performance
    • Provides a low ESR: 0.035Ω
  • Offers a ±20 % standard capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz and + 25 °C
    • Tolerances of ±10 % also available

The Key Applications:

  • Energy-storage and pulse-power applications in high-reliability avionics or military devices

The News:

Vishay Releases New HE3 Wet Tantalum High-Energy Capacitor With SuperTan® Technology for Ultra-High Capacitance Range of 1100 µF to 72000 µF and Low ESR

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) announces the release of a new wet tantalum high-energy capacitor that offers the highest capacitance of any similar device on the market. The HE3 features a unique case design with SuperTan® technology for improved reliability and performance in high-energy applications.

  • Major breakthrough in wet tantalum capacitor technology
    • Utilizes Vishay's proven SuperTan® hybrid cathode technology in combination with industry leading anode designs
  • All tantalum, hermetically sealed case
  • Manufactured to withstand high stress and hazardous environments

Key Device Specifications:

  • Capacitance range of 1100 µF to 72000 µF
  • Temperature range of - 55 °C to + 85 °C
  • ±20 % standard capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz and + 25 °C
    • Tolerances of ±10 % also available

The Perspective:

Vishay's new HE3 wet tantalum high-energy capacitor offers a capacitance range of 1100 µF to 72000 µF, the highest capacitance per unit volume of any wet tantalum capacitor on the market. The device features a unique case design with SuperTan® technology for improved reliability and performance in high-energy applications.

Availability:

Samples and production quantities of the new HE3 wet tantalum high-energy capacitor will be available in June 2007, with lead times of approximately 8 to 10 weeks for larger orders.

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