TDK presents DC link capacitors for up to +125 °C in demanding automotive and industrial applications

February 10, 2026 

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces the B3271xP series of DC link film capacitors, offering high thermal robustness for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics. With a maximum operating temperature of +125°C and no power derating up to +105°C, the series ensures stable capacitance and reliable energy buffering even in tightly packed inverter environments. This performance is particularly relevant for xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, where elevated ambient temperatures and continuous ripple loads are common. 

The B3271xP series covers capacitance values from 0.47µF to 110µF and rated DC voltages from 600V to 1200V, enabling flexible design-in for frequency converters, high-end industrial power supplies, and solar inverters. Its polypropylene (MKP) dielectric provides inherently low losses, high ripple current capability, and excellent self-healing behavior, maintaining efficiency and extending system lifetime under harsh electrical stress. 

Engineered with a flame-retardant plastic case and epoxy sealing (UL94 V-0), the components are available with lead spacings of 27.5mm, 37.5mm, and 52.5 mm, and in 2-pin or, on request, 4-pin configurations to support mechanical stability and low-inductance layouts. Typical ESR values down to the single-digit milliohm range and high current capability at 10kHz contribute to robust DClink filtering and reduced thermal rise. 

Compliant with AEC-Q200E and UL810 (construction), the B3271xP series delivers the reliability expected in automotive platforms while supporting global industrial requirements. Its combination of high-temperature endurance, broad electrical performance, and compact dimensions helps engineers optimize converter designs for efficiency, stability, and long-term durability. 

For the B3271xP series, TDK provides various SPICE model libraries and the web-based Capacitor Life And Rating Application (CLARA) tool. 

Main applications 

  • Frequency converters 

  • Industrial and high-end power supplies 

  • Solar inverters 

Main features and benefits 

  • High operating temperature of +125 °C 

  • Power derating starting at +105 °C 

  • High CV product, compact 

  • Good self-healing properties 

  • 4-pin versionavailable on request 

  • Over-voltage capability 

  • Low losses with high current capability 

  • High reliability 

  • Long useful life 

  • RoHS-compatible 

  • UL810 construction 

  • AEC-Q200E compliant