
A Global Leader in Film Capacitors
Today, higher performance is expected of all the components used in new power electronics, from semiconductors to passive components, in terms of both electrical and climatic operating conditions. Capacitors are no exception and challenging standards are being demanded, in which the reliability of the product is becoming increasingly critical.
EPCOS brand film capacitors offer many advantages over other capacitor technologies which include self healing features, high current capability, low inductance, flexible design, various mounting options, thermal and electrical stability, reliability and a long service life.
Product List

B3203x Heavy Duty (Y2)
Features
- Increased rated voltage of 350 VAC
- Lead spacing 15 mm, 22.5 mm, 27.5 mm, and 37.5 mm
- Broad capacitance range from 4.7 nF to 1.2 µF
- UL and EN approval
Applications
- EMI suppression under harsh environmental conditions, such as those in photovoltaic inverters or automotive applications

B3267x MKP High Power
Features
- Capacitance value up to 270 µF
- High CV product, compact
- Good self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Low losses with high current capability
- High reliability
- Long useful life
Applications
- Frequency converters
- Industrial and high-end power supplies
- Solar inverters
B3277x MKP High Density
Features
- Capacitance values up to 480 µF
- High CV product, compact
- Good self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Low losses with high current capability
- High reliability
- Long useful life
- RoHS-compatible
Applications
- Frequency converters
- Industrial and high-end power supplies
- Solar inverters
B3277xP MKP High Temperature
Features
- High permissible operating temperature of up to 125°C
- Low ESL and ESR values
- Broad range of capacitance values from 1 µF to 50 µF
- High pulse strength of up to 23.5 AMS
Applications
- Inverters
- Power supply units
- DC-DC converters and compressors for automotive electronics

B3277xH MKP High Humidity
Features
- Suitable for use in particularly harsh environmental conditions
- Wide range of rated voltages from 450 VDC to 1,100 VDC
Applications
- DC link circuits of converters for photovoltaic systems, frequency converters, and power supplies for industrial applications
- AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors are also available on request.

B3271*H – Compact Humidity
Features
- Capacitance values up 0.47 μF to 170 μF
- High CV product, compact
- Good self-healing properties
- Over-voltage capability
- Low losses with high current capability
- High reliability and long useful life
- UL 810 construction
- AEC-Q200D compliant
Applications
- Frequency converters
- Industrial and high-end power supplies
- Solar inverters

B25654 – xEV Capacitors
Features
- Scalable and modular for different power levels and densities
- WBG semiconductors compatible
- Good self-healing properties
- Overvoltage capability
- Low ESR and low ESL
- Reference standard: IEC TS 63337:2024
- AEC-Q200 rev E compliant
Applications
- DC-link for main traction inverters
- For parallel connection through busbars
- Passenger cars, buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, machinery tools

B3267xP Standard
Features
- Very compact design
- Very small dimensions
- Very high ripple and peak current
- High frequency AC operation capability
- High voltage capability
- Excellent self-healing property
- RoHS-compatible
- Halogen-free capacitors available on request
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)

B25674 – PhaseCap (Gas)
Features
- Compact Cylindrical design
- Voltage range: 230…690VAC
- Range: 6 … 33 Kvar
- Max Switching: 15.000 Per Year
- Max Inrush Current – 500 x In
- Safety: Self-healing, Overpressure disconnector
- Temperature: - 40/60° C
- Life: 180.000- 200.000h
- IEC 60831-1+2, IS 13340-1&2:2012
- Mounting: Horizontal and Vertical
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Fixed PFC Application
- Detuned PFC System

B25675 – PhaseCap (Resin)
Features
- Compact Cylindrical design
- Voltage range: 230…1000VAC
- Range: 6 … 60 Kvar
- Max Switching: 15.000 Per Year
- Max Inrush Current – 500 x In
- Safety: Self-healing, Overpressure disconnector
- Temperature: - 40/60° C
- Life: 180.000- 220.000h
- IEC 60831-1+2, IS 13340-1&2:2012
- Mounting: Vertical
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Fixed PFC Application
- Detuned PFC System

B32344 – PhiCap (Resin)
Features
- Compact Cylindrical design
- Voltage range: 220 - 600VAC
- Range: 0.5 … 36 Kvar
- Max Switching: 5.000 Per Year
- Max Inrush Current – 200 x In
- Safety: Self-healing, Overpressure disconnector
- Temperature: - 40/60° C
- Life: 100.000- 135.000h
- IEC 60831-1+2, IS 13340-1&2:2012
- Mounting: Vertical
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Fixed PFC Application
- Detuned PFC System

PFC – Controller
Features
- Supply Voltage: 110...230Vac
- LCD full graphic display
- Measurement voltage range = 3 x 30.. 440Vac (L-N) / 50 ..760 Vac (L-L)
- Output stage : 15 outputs programmable for different applications
- 2 isolated interfaces RS 485
- 3 additional independent alarm/message relays
Applications
- Three-phase and single phase measuring and controlling of system parameters
- User-frendly, plain language menu in 5 languages, Help button for interactive helptext

PFC – Contactors
Features
- Excellent dampinp of inrush current
- Improved power quality(e.g avoidance of voltage sags)
- Aux-contacts
- Soft switching of capacitor and thus longer useful life
- Reduced ohmic losses
- Easy access for cable connection
Applications
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Fixed PFC Application
- Detuned PFC System

B3264*H – Double-sided MKP High Humidity
Features
- Very compact design
- High pulse strength
- High current withstand capability
- Usable in harsh humidity environment
- Halogen free available on request
- AEC-Q200 compliant
Applications
- Electronic ballasts (resonant circuits)
- LLC topology in resonant circuits
- High frequency applications with high current stress
- Switched-mode power supply

B32354S3
Features
- Rugged design, confirmed by a THB test at 85°C, 85% relative humidity, and rated voltage for 1000 hours
- Conforms to the highest safety class of UL 810 at component level
- Life expectancy of 100,000 hours according to IEC 61071
Applications
- AC applications
- Output filtering of power supplies and inverters for:
- Drives
- Photovoltaic systems
- UPS systems

B2569x Power Capacitors
Features
- Capacity range 45 µF to 5500 µF, 700 VDC to 3000 VDC
- Low ESR <1 mΩ & low ESL <40 nH
- Temperature range up to 85°C hotspot
- IEC 61071, RoHS compliant and UL810 compliant
- Diameter from 75 to 136 mm and height from 95 to 370 mm
Applications
- DC-link for renewable energy inverters, industrial drives, e-mobility, medical and traction

ModCap – High & Medium Frequency Modular Capacitors
Features
- Modular concept for parallelization especially with IGBTs (ModCap MF) or SiC MOSFETs (ModCap HF)
- Extremely low ESL of 14 nH (ModCap MF) or even 8 nH (ModCap HF)
- Temperature up to +90 °C hot spot
- Lifetime up to 200.000 hours
- Simulation software available
Applications
- DC link for renewable energy converters (solar, wind)
- DC link for traction applications (tramway, metro, light train inverters)
- DC link for industrial motor drives
Additional Content
- Selector Guide
- Resources
X2 EMI Suppression Capacitor Selector Guide
EPCOS has a wide variety of X2 series for across the line applications. Different series of products offer unique features such as high pulse load capability, high capacitance stability over the lifetime, and over harsh operating conditions such as high humidity and high temperature. Each series comply and is approved under safety standard, UL, ENEC, CSA and CQC.
Which EPCOS X2 EMI Suppression Capacitor is right for your design?
Standard B3292xC/D |
High Humidity B3292xH/J |
High Temperature B3292xP/Qx |
Compact Humidity B3292*M/N* |
Heavy Duty B3293xA/B |
Industrial Grade B3292xA4/B4 |
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Dielectric | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) |
Voltage | 305 Vac | 305 Vac 630 Vdc |
305 Vac | 305 Vac | 350 Vac | 305 Vac |
Capacitance Range | 0.010 - 30 µF | 0.10 - 15 µF | 0.033 - 5.6 µF | 0.1 - 4.7 µF | 0.47 - 15 µF | 0.047 ~ 2.2 µF |
Operating Temp. | max 110°C | max 110°C | max 125°C | max 110°C | max 110°C | max 105°C |
Lead Spacing | 10 - 52.5 mm | 15.0 - 37.5 mm | 15.0 - 27.5 mm | 15.0 - 37.5 mm | 27.5 - 52.5 mm | 15.0 - 37.5 mm |
Current Handling @ 10kHz | 0.4 - 13 Arms | 0.8 - 10 Arms | 0.5 - 3 Arms | 0.4 - 2 Arms | 3 - 18 Arms | Not specified |
Climatic test conditions | 40 °C / 93% RH / 56 days | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 240 days | 85 °C / 85% RH / 500h / 240 Vac | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 305 Vac | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 330 Vac | 85 °C / 85% RH / 1000h / 240 Vac |
Size | 100% | 110% | 100% | 80% | 150% | 110% |
AEC-Q200 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overview EPCOS DC-Link Product Families
Standard B3277x |
High Density B3277xX/Y/Z |
High Power B3267x |
High Temperature B3277xP |
High Humidity B3277xH |
Compact Humidity B3271xH |
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Dielectric | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) |
Vdc | 450, 800, 110, 1300 | 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200 |
300, 450, 630, 750, 875 | 630, 700, 840 | 450, 500, 700, 800, 920, 1100, 1400, 1500,1600 |
500, 600, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500,1600 |
Capacitance Range | 1.5 ~ 480 uF | 1.5 ~ 170 uF | 0.47 ~ 270 uF | 1.0 ~ 50 uF | 0.33 ~ 120 µF |
0.47 ~ 170 uF |
Operating Temp. | Max 105°C | Max 105°C | Max 105°C | Max 125°C | Max 105°C | Max 105°C |
Lead Spacing | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm | 27.5 ~ 52.5 mm |
27.5 ~ 52.5 mm |
Current Handling @ 10 kHz | 5 Amps – 79.5 Amps | 4.4 Amps – 36.5 Amps | 3 Amps – 108 Amps | 3.3 Amps - 23.5 Amps | 3.3 – 29.5 Arms |
3.3 – 36 Arms |
Climatic test conditions | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH / Vrated - 56 days | 40°C / 93% RH / Vrated - 1000 hrs 60°C / 93% RH / Vrated - 500 hrs |
60°C / 95% RH / Vrated - 1000 hrs | 60°C / 95% RH / Vrated - 1000 hrs |
AEC-Q200 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overview FILM EMI Capacitors – X1 and Y2
Standard X1 B3291*A/B3 |
High Voltage X1 B3291*A/B5 |
High Humidity X1 B3291*H/J4 |
Standard Y2 B3202*A/B3 |
Automotive Y2 B3202*H/J3 |
Heavy Duty Y2 B3203* |
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Dielectric | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) | Metallized Polypropylene(MKP) |
Voltage | 330 Vac | 530 Vac |
480 Vac | 300 Vac | 300 Vac |
350 Vac |
Capacitance Range | 0.01 ~ 6.8 uF | 6.8 nF ~ 5.6 uF | 0.015 ~ 10 uF | 1 nF ~ 1 uF | 1 nF ~ 1 uF |
4.7 nF ~ 1.2 uF |
DC Test Voltage | 2500 V for 2 sec | 2700 V for 2 sec | 2700 V for 2 sec | 3700 V for 2 sec | 3700 V for 2 sec | 4000 V for 2 sec |
Lead Spacing | 10 ~ 37.5 mm | 15 ~ 52.5 mm | 15 ~ 52.5 mm | 10 ~ 37.5 mm | 10 ~ 37.5 mm |
15 ~ 37.5 mm |
Current Handling @ 10 kHz | 0.2 – 5.2 Arms | 0.2 – 10 Arms | 0.4 – 17 Arms | 0.02 – 3 Arms | 0.02 – 3 Arms |
0.1 – 3 Arms |
Climatic test conditions | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 85% RH / Vrated - 1000h / 380 Vac | 40°C / 93% RH - 56 days | 40 °C / 93% RH / Vrated - 1000h / 300 Vac | 85 °C / 85% RH / Vrated - 1000h / 350 Vac |
AEC-Q200 | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |