This BCcomponents product press release (excluding the datasheet links and paragraph on Vishay) originally appeared on the former BCcomponents Web site.

Introducing BCcomponents' innovative 105 °C axial electrolytic capacitor for electronic lighting ballasts

June 21, 2000 — Following the highly successful launch of the 85 °C miniaturised axial electrolytic capacitor for lighting ballasts in 1999, BCcomponents has again raised the standard in 2000 with the introduction of the new 105 °C version of the 042/043 series, the AHH-ELB.

"Customers demand smaller products with higher ripple current capabilities and longer lifetimes,” explained Herman Brunen, marketing manager of BCcomponents' growing axial division. “The 105 °C axial electrolytic capacitor delivers the product specifications our customers need to develop the lighting applications of the future - today.”

Advances made in high gain foil and low ohmic / high volt electrolyte technologies have enabled BCcomponents to better address the needs of its expanding customer base. Building upon the advantages and performance of the 85 °C product range (reduced mounting height, high shock vibration capability) the new range, designed for use at a maximum ambient temperature of 105 °C, extends ballast lifetimes without requiring re-design of the circuit board. The 042/043 AHH-ELB effectively offers a plug-in product upgrade to all manufacturers of lighting ballasts.

The rated capacitance range is 6.8 to 33 µF at 450 V. Useful lifetime is in excess of 10,000 hours at 105 °C (100,000 hours at 85 °C), with a very high ripple current capability. The 042/043 AHH-ELB 105 °C series is supplied either loose in box, or taped-on-reel. Customised versions (pre-cut and formed for manual insertion) are available on request. Datasheets and design-in support are also available and can be found on this website.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.