Faratronic DC-Link Capacitors

C3B

Faratronic C3B aluminum-case DC-Link film capacitor, 110 uF to 3400 uF, 600 to 1500 Vdc, with screw terminals for power stacks.

The C3B from Faratronic is a dry-type DC-Link film capacitor in an aluminum case with screw terminals, designed for the higher-current DC bus where an electrolytic bank would otherwise be used. It is built from metallized polypropylene film with a low equivalent series resistance, a low self-inductance and self-healing behaviour, and its aluminum case with resin encapsulation gives a rugged part that mounts on a power stack and conducts heat to the chassis. The series covers about 110 uF to 3400 uF at 600 Vdc to 1500 Vdc, with a tolerance of plus or minus 5 or 10 percent, so it suits motor drives, wind and photovoltaic converters, UPS systems and high-power industrial supplies. Because the film capacitor has no electrolyte, it does not dry out and does not suffer the end-of-life capacitance loss of an electrolytic, which raises the working life of the whole converter and reduces maintenance. The screw terminals make a low-inductance connection to laminated busbars, which is what the DC link of a high-power converter needs to keep the switching loop small. Every part BeiLuo ships is factory-traceable and includes an import declaration, a certificate of origin and a RoHS compliance file. Availability is confirmed per project where the rating is less common, and BeiLuo reserves supply against your forecast.

FAE Professional Review

The C3B is the aluminum-case DC-Link capacitor for a power stack, and its screw terminals are the feature that matters: they let the capacitor bolt straight onto laminated busbars, which keeps the loop inductance low and the bus voltage clean at high current. Use it where an electrolytic bank would be the weak link.
ParameterValue
Voltage (Vdc)600 to 1500 Vdc
Capacitance110 to 3400 uF
Tolerance+/-5% / +/-10%
CaseAluminum, screw terminal
Ripple / ESRLow ESR, high ripple

Application Circuits

Application

Wind and photovoltaic inverters

Reference circuits and application schematics for Wind and photovoltaic inverters are available from our FAE team.

Application

UPS systems

Reference circuits and application schematics for UPS systems are available from our FAE team.

Application

High-power industrial supplies

Reference circuits and application schematics for High-power industrial supplies are available from our FAE team.

Need a reference schematic or design review? Our FAE engineers can share verified circuits and layout guidance for this part.

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Alternative Part Numbers

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C3D PCB plastic-case version for lower-power boards View

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C3B rated for?

The C3B covers about 110 uF to 3400 uF at 600 Vdc to 1500 Vdc in a dry-type aluminum case with screw terminals, rated minus 40 to plus 85 degrees Celsius.

Confirm the ripple current at your hot case temperature before finalising.

Request the C3B for your project

Can the C3B replace an electrolytic bank?

Yes, and it usually improves reliability. The film capacitor has lower ESR and a much longer life with no dry-out, so one aluminum-case film capacitor can replace several electrolytics and remove the weakest component from the DC link.

Check the total capacitance and ripple-current rating match the bank it replaces.

Discuss an electrolytic replacement

Is lead time longer for the C3B?

Common C3B ratings are held in stock; less common values are scheduled per project through Faratronic official channels. BeiLuo reserves supply against your forecast and confirms lead time before an order.

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