Würth Elektronik Presents its Film Capacitors for Noise Suppression

Certified Component for the Mains Input

Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of components for the mains input: The new series of WCAP-FTY2 film capacitors is optimized for use in noise suppression and complies with X1 or Y2 safety classes in accordance with IEC 60384-14. The very high impulse dielectric strength compared to X2 capacitors, along with other product-specific parameters, is confirmed by VDE with ENEC10 certification.

Würth Elektronik’s new WCAP-FTY2 series film capacitors are interference suppression capacitors for use as X1 or Y2 capacitors. When used as an X1 capacitor, it is placed between the phase (L) and neutral conductor (N). In a Y2 application, the capacitor is placed between the phase (L) and ground (PE) or between the neutral conductor and ground.

As metallized film capacitors, the new components are designed to be self-healing, making them particularly fail-safe. Their primary use is as mains filters in household appliances and interference suppression in industrial applications, such as inverters and motor control systems.

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