Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
February 19, 2026
TDK introduces two new DC link capacitor series optimized for on-board chargers in electric vehicles
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TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) introduces the new B43655 and B43656 series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors designed specifically for DC links in on-board chargers (OBCs) of electric vehicles. Both series are optimized for forced cooling operation, supporting the growing trend toward higher voltages and currents in next-generation OBC platforms. Due to their compact design and high ripple current capability, such capacitors are commonly used in applications requiring maximum efficiency and reliability in confined spaces.
With a high voltage rating of 475 V and 500 V, as well as capacitances ranging from 110 µF to 880 µF, the B43655 series meets the requirements of 800 V battery architectures for modern e-mobility applications. Designed for base cooling and high ripple current density, these components offer a useful life of more than 3,000 hours at +105 °C. They also feature a maximum ripple current of 3.29 A at +105 °C and ESR values down to 100 mΩ to minimize power losses. The B43656 series, rated at 450 V, handles even higher currents of up to 4.42 A at +105 °C for demanding high-power OBC topologies.
Both series are qualified according to AEC-Q200 Rev. E and are made with RoHS-compliant materials. They are available in compact snap-in designs ranging in diameter from 22 mm to 35 mm and in length from 25 mm to 60 mm, depending on the capacitance and voltage class. The B43655 and B43656 capacitors provide design engineers with robust, future-ready solutions for on-board chargers in electric vehicles, thanks to their enhanced electrical performance and reliability.
The new B43655 and B43656 series will also be implemented in TDK’s web-based AlCap Useful Life Calculation Tool.
Features & Applications
Main applications
- On-board chargers in electric vehicles
Main features and benefits
Extremely high CV product, ultra compact
High reliability
Ultra-high ripple current capability
Design optimized for base cooling and high ripple current density
Some types available with tight length tolerance (±0.5 mm)
Pressure relief device on the case wall
RoHS-compatible
Qualification based on the AEC-Q200 rev. E standard
Key Data
Ordering code | Rated capacitance CR [µF] | ESRtyp (120 Hz, +20 °C) [mΩ] | Ripple current IAC,R (120 Hz, +105 °C) [A] |
|---|---|---|---|
| B43655 | 110 … 880 | 100 … 800 | 0.76 … 3.29 |
| B43656 | 120 … 820 | 120 … 830 | 1.08 … 4.42 |
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About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) is a global technology company and innovation leader in the electronics industry, based in Tokyo, Japan. With the tagline “In Everything, Better” TDK aims to realize a better future across all aspects of life, industry, and society. For over 90 years, TDK has shaped the world from within; from the pioneering ferrite cores to cassette tapes that defined an era, to powering the digital age with advanced components, sensors, and batteries, leading the way towards a more sustainable future. United by TDK Venture Spirit, a start-up mentality built on visions, courage and mutual trust, TDK’s passionate team members around the globe pursue better—for ourselves, customers, partners, and the world. Today, the state-of-the-art technologies of TDK are in everything, from industrial applications, energy systems, electric vehicles, to smartphones and gaming, at the core of modern life. TDK’s comprehensive, innovative-driven portfolio includes cutting-edge passive components, sensors and sensor systems, power supplies, lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, magnetic heads, AI and enterprise software solutions, and more—featuring numerous market-leading products. These are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, TDK-Lambda, TDK SensEI, and ATL. Positioning the AI ecosystem as a key strategic area, TDK leverages its global network across the automotive, information and communication technology, and industrial equipment sectors to expand its business in a wide range of fields. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.