SABIC to debut at PCIM Asia Conference 2022 40% thinner ELCRES HTV150A film to support high-heat SiC inverter technology for xEV

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will introduce at the PCIM Asia Conference 2022 a thinner gauge of its ELCRES HTV150A dielectric film. This new product can be used for capacitors in the traction inverters, onboard chargers and electrical compressors of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (xEV). The 3-micron (micrometre) film is 40% thinner than SABIC's previously announced 5 micrometre film, enabling further volume and weight reductions and greater design flexibility through enhanced energy density for the capacitor. Like the 5 micrometre ELCRES HTV150A film, this exceptionally thin film maintains stable performance at high operating temperatures up to 150 degC and addresses the critical performance gap experienced by traditional polypropylene (PP) films above 135 degC. This new level of thermal performance helps customers increase the adoption of SiC power modules, improving inverter efficiency. A smaller package size with a thinner gauge film reduces weight while providing improved performance such as range and acceleration desired by xEV consumers. ELCRES HTV150A dielectric film is the first capacitor film in the industry to be engineered for stable performance at operating temperatures of -40 degC to 150 degC and frequencies up to 100 kHz, while offering stable capacitance, high insulation resistance and good dielectric performance [dielectric constant (Dk) of 2.9, dissipation factor (Df) of 0.0017]. Other key properties include high breakdown strength over the full temperature range, good self-healing and excellent adhesion to aluminium and zinc. The film has been validated by customers for use with both film-foil and metalized electrodes. Capacitors built with 3 micrometre and 5 micrometre metalized films pass standard electrical and life tests at 150 degC for 2000 hours with low capacitance change and stable insulation resistance. SABIC will continue to develop new products to meet higher dielectric and thermal performance requirements as inverter technology advances, demonstrating its strong commitment to deliver innovative material and film technologies to the power electronics industry. The PCIM Asia Conference 2022 will be held on 26-27 Oct 2022 at the Chuangjing Technology Center in Shanghai, China. Original source: Sabic, website: http://www.sabic.com/, Copyright Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) 2022.
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