New series of connected supercapacitor modules

Kyocera AVX has released the new SCM Series double-layer, series-connected electrochemical supercapacitor modules.

The new series of connected supercapacitor modules can be employed by themselves or in conjunction with primary or secondary batteries to prolong battery life and backup time or deliver instantaneous power pulses in hold-up, energy harvesting, and pulse power applications in the industrial, energy, telecommunications, automotive, transportation, and medical industries. The series displays high capacitance, low ESR, high efficiency, high power density, and excellent pulse power handling characteristics. It also supports active cell balancing and resists high current, high vibration, and frequent charge and discharge cycles.

The supercapacitor modules are rated for operating temperatures from -40C to +65C and lifetimes that extend to millions of cycles. They are also lead-free compatible, RoHS compliant, and compliant with the UL 810A standard for electrochemical capacitors. Ideal applications for the series include heavy industrial equipment, UPS, utility grid and microgrid storage and power shaving, energy harvesting, regenerative energy capture, variable speed pitch control, GSM and GPRS wireless communications, automotive and transportation vehicles spanning EVs and HEVs to trucks, busses, trains, and elevators, and portable medical devices.

The initial release of the new series is comprised of five available part numbers:

SCMA63K586SPPB2 are rated for 16V, 58F (+30%/-10%), 5mA DCL, and 15mOhm ESRDC and have a plastic case that measures 226.2mm x 48.6mm (L x W) and is provided with terminal screws. They are tested and qualified for life cycle, high-temperature load life, temperature characteristics, vibration resistance, and humidity characteristics.

SCMA63S586SPPB2 are rated for 160V, 5.8F (+30%/-10%), 25mA DCL, and 150mOhm ESRDC and have a plastic case measuring 364.5mm x 234mm (L x W) and is provided with terminal screws. They are tested and qualified for life cycle, high-temperature load life, temperature characteristics, vibration resistance, and humidity characteristics.

SCMZ1EK507STAB2 are rated for 16V, 500F (+30%/-10%), 6mA DCL, and 2.5mOhm ESRDC and have an aluminium case measuring 418mm x 68mm (L x W) and is equipped with a four-pin connector. They are tested and qualified for life cycle, high-temperature load life, and storage temperature characteristics.

SCMZ1EP1F6STAB2 are rated for 48V, 165F (+30%/-10%), 6mA DCL, and 5.22mOhm ESRDC and have an aluminium case measuring 418mm x 194mm (L x W) and is provided with a four-pin connector. They are tested and qualified for life cycle, high-temperature load life, and storage temperature.

SCMZ85P836STAB2 are rated for 48V, 83F (+30%/-10%), 3mA DCL, and 9mOhm ESRDC and have an aluminium case measuring 418mm x 194mm (L x W) and is equipped with a four-pin connector. They are tested and qualified for life cycle, high-temperature load life, and storage temperature characteristics.