When Stability Meets Power Density
In the heart of a 10kW industrial motor drive system, engineers at a German automation company faced a dilemma: their existing 100V/8800μF capacitors kept failing within 6 months under continuous 85°C operation. The solution came from KEMET’s BHC ALS31C1088NT aluminum electrolytic capacitor. With its 12,000-hour lifespan at 105°C and 1.95A ripple current handling capability, it reduced equipment downtime by 63% in field tests.
Medical Imaging Breakthrough
Philips Healthcare recently upgraded their CT scanner power modules using ALS31C1088NT capacitors. The ultra-low ESR (22mΩ at 100kHz) enabled cleaner power delivery, improving image resolution by 15% while maintaining 40% smaller footprint compared to previous solutions. This directly translates to more accurate diagnoses without increasing equipment size.
EV Charging Revolution
Tesla’s third-generation Supercharger stations leverage 48 ALS31C1088NT units per unit. The capacitors’ -40°C to +125°C temperature range ensures reliable operation in desert heat and arctic cold. Data from 5,000 charging sessions show 99.98% capacitance retention after 18 months – critical for maintaining 250kW charging consistency.
Technical Edge in Numbers
- 3.5x longer life than standard counterparts
- 25% higher ripple current compared to previous generation
- 3μA max leakage current ensures energy efficiency
From renewable energy storage to 5G base stations, the ALS31C1088NT continues to prove that robust capacitor design remains fundamental in our electrified world.
