1Q: What are the key functions of YMIN capacitors in high-power DC charging piles?
A: They primarily serve two key roles: DC link (DC-LINK) and AC filtering. DC link capacitors stabilize the DC bus voltage and absorb high-frequency ripple current; AC filter capacitors filter out electromagnetic interference on the grid side, ensuring system stability and EMC compliance.
2Q: When PCB layout space is limited, are there smaller DC-LINK capacitors available?
A: Yes. YMIN offers the MDP(X) series of miniaturized products. While offering the same lifespan and voltage specifications, they offer higher capacitance, making them particularly suitable for space-constrained applications.
3Q: Does YMIN offer customized capacitor products specifically for new energy vehicle charging piles?
A: Yes. The MDR series is a custom busbar capacitor series designed specifically for new energy vehicles (including charging piles). It covers voltages from 450 to 2000 VDC and a wide capacitance range from 50 μF to 3000 μF. It can be customized for charging piles of varying power levels.
4Q: How important is ripple current handling for DC-link capacitors? How do YMIN capacitors perform?
A: It is crucial. During high-power charging, the rapid switching of IGBT/SiC modules generates large ripple currents, and capacitors must be able to effectively absorb and dissipate the generated heat. YMIN film capacitors, with their low ESR (equivalent series resistance), offer excellent ripple current handling, which is directly related to system efficiency and reliability.
5Q: How does capacitor lifespan affect the overall maintenance cost of a charging pile?
A: Capacitors are key energy storage components, and their lifespan directly determines the maintenance cycle of the charging pile’s core power module. Selecting long-life capacitors can significantly reduce maintenance costs and operational losses caused by downtime and replacement due to failures, making them particularly important for public charging facilities that require high reliability.
6Q: How do YMIN capacitors ensure reliability in harsh environments (such as high temperature and high humidity)?
A: Film capacitors inherently offer superior moisture resistance to electrolytic capacitors. YMIN capacitors utilize high-quality metallized film, rigorous sealing processes (such as epoxy or plastic encapsulation), and comprehensive environmental testing (such as temperature cycling and humidity testing) to ensure stable performance in harsh environments.
7Q: Do YMIN capacitors support high-frequency switching applications (such as SiC MOSFET solutions)?
A: Yes. Film capacitors have extremely low ESL (equivalent series inductance) and excellent frequency characteristics, making them ideal for the higher switching frequencies brought by SiC MOSFETs. They can effectively suppress high-frequency oscillations and overvoltage spikes.
8Q: In cost-sensitive projects, how do you balance YMIN film capacitors with aluminum electrolytic capacitors?
A: Film capacitors offer advantages over aluminum electrolytic capacitors in terms of lifespan, reliability, and performance (ESR/ESL), but they are more expensive per capacitor. The trade-off is this: For high-end charging piles that require low maintenance, high power density, and long life, film capacitors are the preferred choice. For applications that are extremely cost-sensitive and less demanding on lifespan, aluminum electrolytic capacitors can be considered, but the risk of periodic replacement must be accepted.
9Q: What are the main modes of capacitor failure? What preventative features does YMIN capacitor have?
A: The main failure modes include short circuit (fatal) and capacity fade/open circuit. YMIN metallized film capacitors utilize a self-healing film. When a localized breakdown occurs, the metal layer around the breakdown point is instantly evaporated, restoring insulation, thus avoiding catastrophic failure and improving safety.
10Q: What new requirements will future charging pile power increases place on capacitor technology?
A: As power density increases, capacitors must evolve toward higher voltage, larger capacity, and smaller size, while maintaining high reliability and long life. YMIN’s MDP(X) and MDR series are already addressing this trend.
Post time: Oct-28-2025