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

157 PUM-SI miniature snap-in electrolytic capacitor gives longer life at reduced cost

May 15, 2001 — BCcomponents today launches the upgraded 157 series. Through extended in-application testing and production experience, the new 157 PUM-SI electrolytic capacitor has been optimised to satisfy market demand for longer life expectation and temperature endurance at a reduced cost.

The new 157 power ultra miniature snap-in series is suitable for smoothing and filtering of voltages in audio/video systems, switch mode power supplies, EDP products such as PCs and general industrial products such as light motor controls.

“The 157 PUM-SI remains low cost but with the advantage of improved performance,” said Roger Appelo, Product Manager, Electrolytic Capacitors, BCcomponents. “The 157 series is a cost-effective solution to market trends for increased lifetimes and higher temperature tolerances.”

The rated capacitance range is 56 to 2200 µF. Useful lifetime is 5000 hours at 85 °C, with a rated voltage range of 200 V to 450 V. Temperature tolerances range from −40 to 85 °C or −25 to 85 °C according to voltage. Datasheets are also available, and can be found on BCcomponents' website: www.bccomponents.com

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.