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High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
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BestCap®Ultra-low ESR
High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
Table of Contents
An Introduction to BestCap®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BestCap® General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION 1: Electrical Ratings (A-B Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Ratings (BZ01/02/05/09). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION 2: Mechanical Specifications (A-Lead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mechanical Specifications (W-Lead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mechanical Specifications (H-Lead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mechanical Specifications (L-Lead). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mechanical Specifications (N-Lead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mechanical Specifications (S-Lead). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Packaging Specifications (BZ01/02/05/09). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Packaging Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning/Handling/Storage Conditions/Part Marking/Termination Finish. . . . 14
Product Safety Materials Handling/Materials and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Typical Weight Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION 3: Electrical Characteristics – Schematic, Typical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting Procedure on a PCB for BestCap®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Qualification Test Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SECTION 4: Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BestCap®Construction/Voltage Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enhancing the Power Capability of Primary Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BestCap®for GSM/GPRS PCMCIA Modems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SECTION 5: Extended Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
NOTICE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest AVX Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and
data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied.
Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement
and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required.
Specifications are typical and may not apply to all applications.
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High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
Supercapacitors (also referred to as Electrochemical
Capacitors or Double Layer Capacitors) have rapidly become
recognized, not only as an excellent compromise between
“electronic” or “dielectric” capacitors such as ceramic,
tantalum, film and aluminum electrolytic, and batteries (Figure
1), but also as a valuable technology for providing a unique
combination of characteristics, particularly very high energy,
power and capacitance densities.
There are, however, two limitations associated with
conventional supercapacitors, namely: high ESR in the tens
of Ohms range, and high capacitance loss when required to
supply very short duration current pulses. BestCap®
successfully addresses both of these limitations.
The capacitance loss in the millisecond region is caused by
the charge transfer (i.e. establishment of capacitance) being
carried out primarily by relatively slow moving ions in double
layer capacitors.
In the above-mentioned “electronic” capacitors, the charge
transfer is performed by fast electrons, thereby creating
virtually instant rated capacitance value. In the BestCap®, a
unique proton polymer membrane is used – charge transfer
by protons is close to the transfer rate for electrons and
orders of magnitude greater than organic molecules. Figure
2 below illustrates the severe capacitance loss experienced
by several varieties of supercapacitors under short pulse
width conditions. It can also be seen from Figure 2 how well
BestCap®retains its capacitance with reducing pulse widths.
For comparison purposes, the characteristic of an equivalent
capacitance value aluminum electrolytic capacitor is shown
in Figure 2. The electrolytic capacitor is many times the vol-
ume of the BestCap®.
ELECTROLYTIC
CAPACITOR
POLYMER
ELECTROLYTIC
ALUMINUM
TANTALUM
100
10
1
10001001010.1 10000
1000
10000
SPECIFIC ENERGY
Capacitance (mF)
Specific Energy (mFV/cc)
®
Figure 1. Specific Energy of Capacitor Types
INTRODUCING
BESTCAP®: A NEW GENERATION OF PULSE SUPERCAPACITORS
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1000 100
Actual Cap. (% of Nominal)
Pulse Width (msec)
10 1
EDLC-Electrochemical
double layer capacitor
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
manufacturer A EDLC
manufacturer B EDLC
manufacturer C EDLC
®
Figure 2. Actual Capacitance vs. Pulse Width
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BESTCAP®A SERIES – MAXIMUM CAPACITANCE, LOW ESR
B SERIES – LOW PROFILE, LOW ESR
STANDARD:
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Full dimensional specifications shown in section (2)
A Style: Through-Hole Mount
(Available in BZ01, BZ02 case only)
L-Style: Four Terminal Planar Mount
(Available in BZ01 and BZ02 case only)
S-Style: Three Terminal Planar Mount
(Available in BZ01, BZ05, BZ09 case only)
The BestCap®is a low profile device available in four case sizes. Capacitance range is from 6.8mF to 1000mF and includes 7
voltage ratings from 3.6V to 16V.
H-Style: Extended Stand-Off Through Hole Mount
(Available in BZ01, BZ02 case only)
BESTCAP®– AVAILABLE LEAD CONFIGURATIONS
BODY DIMENSIONS
Case Size L ±0.5 (0.020) W ±0.2 (0.008) H nom
mm (inches) mm (inches) mm (inches)
BZ01 28 (1.102) 17 (0.669) 2.3 (0.091) – 6.5 (0.256)
BZ02 48 (1.890) 30 (1.181) 2.9 (0.114) – 6.8 (0.268)
BZ05 20 (0.787) 15 (0.590) 2.3 (0.091) – 6.5 (0.256)
BZ09 17 (0.669) 15 (0.590) 2.3 (0.091)
Capacitance range: 6.8mF – 1000mF
Capacitance tolerance: +80% / –20%
Voltage ratings (max): 3.6V 4.5V 5.5V 9V 12V 15V 16V 20V
Test voltages: 3.5V 4.2V 5.0V 8.4V 10.0V 11.0V 13.0V 16.0V
Surge test voltage: 4.5V 5.6V 6.9V 11.3V 15.0V 18.8V 20.0V 25.0V
Temperature range: –20°C to 70°C, consult factory for -40ºC and +75ºC options
N-Style: Two Terminal Planar Mount
(Available in BZ01, BZ05, BZ09 case only)
W-Style: Wire Lead Mount
(Available in BZ01, BZ05 case only)
HOW TO ORDER (See Detailed Electrical Specifications for valid combinations)
BZ 0 1 5 A 503 Z A B XX
BestCap®Standard Case Size Rated Series Capacitance Capacitance Lead Packaging Not Used For
0 = Standard 1 = 28mmx17mm Voltage A = Maximum Code Tolerance Format B = Bulk Standard
1 = High Cap 2 = 48mmx30mm 3 = 3.6V Capacitance (Farad Code) Z = (+80/-20)% A, H, L, N, Product
5 = 20mmx15mm 4 = 4.5V B = Low Profile 8 = (+50/-20)% S or W (Consult
9 = 17mmx15mm 5 = 5.5V P = (+100/-0)% Factory For
9 = 9.0V N = (+30/-30)% Special
C = 12.0V Requirements)
F = 15.0V
G = 16.0V
K = 20.0V
LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLE
COMPONENT
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High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
SECTION 1: ELECTRICAL RATINGS
CAPACITANCE / VOLTAGE / CASE SIZE MATRIX
A-SERIES – MAXIMUM CAPACITANCE
Capacitance Rated Voltage DC at 25°C
mF Code 3.6V 5.5V 9.0V 12.0V 16.0V
Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead
Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles
10 103 BZ05 N, S
22 223 BZ01 A, H, S
33 333 BZ05 N, S, W BZ01 A, H, S
47 473 BZ11 S
50 503 BZ01 A, H, S, L
68 683 BZ05 S
70 703 BZ01 A, H, S, L
90 903 BZ02 A, H, L
100 104 BZ01 A, H, S, L
120 124 BZ02 A, H, L BZ12 A, L
140 144 BZ01 A, H, S, L
150 154 BZ15 S
200 204 BZ02 A, H, L
280 284 BZ02 A, H, L
400 404 BZ02 A, H, L
470 474 BZ12 A
560 564 BZ02 A, H, L
1000 105 BZ12 A, H, L
B-SERIES – LOW PROFILE
Capacitance Rated Voltage DC at 25°C
mF Code 3.6V 4.5V 5.5V 9.0V 12.0V 15.0V 20.0V
Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead Case Lead
Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles Size Styles
4.7 472 BZ05 N, S, W
6.8 682 BZ05 N, S, W BZ01 N, S, W
15 153 BZ09 N, S, W BZ05 N, S, W BZ01 A, H, S
22 223 BZ05 N, S, W BZ01 A, H, S
30 303 BZ01 S, N
33 333 BZ01 S, N, W BZ05 S, N, W
47 473 BZ15 N, S, W BZ11 S
50 503 BZ01 S, N, W
60 603 BZ01 A, H, S, L
100 104 BZ11 S, N, W
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ELECTRICAL RATINGS - SEE SECTION 2 FOR DIMENSIONAL REFERENCES
BZ 01 CASE SIZE
Part Rated Capacitance ESR Leakage Height A-Lead Height H-Lead Height S-Lead Height S-Lead
Number Voltage (mF) (mOhms at 1 kHz) Current (mm) (mm) (AJ)*
(Volts) (µA max) (mm) (mm)
Nominal
+80%, –20% Typical Maximum Maximum H max H max H max H max
3.6V
BZ013B503Z_B 50 100 120 5 NA NA 3.2 2.1
BZ013A703Z_B 3.6V 70 140 168 5 3.5 6.4 4.0 2.9
BZ113B104Z_B 100 100 120 10 NA NA 3.2 2.1
BZ013A144Z_B 140 70 84 5 5.3 8.2 5.8 NA
4.5V
BZ014B333Z_B 4.5V 33 150 180 5 NA NA 3.5 2.4
5.5V
BZ015B303Z_B 30 160 192 5 NA NA 3.8 2.7
BZ015A503Z_B 5.5V 50 160 192 5 4.1 7.0 4.6 3.5
BZ015B603Z_B 60 80 96 10 5.4 8.3 5.9 NA
BZ015A104Z_B 100 80 96 10 6.7 9.6 7.2 NA
9.0V
BZ019B223Z_B 9.0V 22 250 300 5 4.7 7.6 5.2 4.1
BZ019A333Z_B 33 250 300 5 5.5 8.4 6.0 4.9
12.0V
BZ01CB153Z_B 12.0V 15 350 420 5 5.9 8.8 6.4 5.3
BZ01CA223Z_B 22 350 420 5 7.1 10.0 7.6 6.5
16.0V
BZ01GB682ZSB 16.0V 6.8 400 480 10 6.8
20.0V
BZ01KB682ZSB 20.0V 6.8 400 480 10 6.8
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BZ 02 CASE SIZE
Part Rated Capacitance ESR Leakage Height A-Lead Height H-Lead Height L-Lead
Number Voltage (mF) (mOhms at 1 kHz) Current (mm) (mm) (mm)
(Volts) (µA max)
Nominal
+80%, –20% Typical Maximum Maximum H max H max H max
3.6V
BZ023A284Z_B 3.6V 280 45 54 20 3.5 6.4 3.7
BZ023A564Z_B 560 25 30 40 5.3 8.2 5.5
5.5V
BZ025A204Z_B 200 60 72 20 4.1 7.0 4.3
BZ025A404Z_B 5.5V 400 35 42 40 6.7 9.6 6.9
BZ125A105Z_B 1000 35 42 120 6.7 9.6 6.9
9.0 V
BZ029A124Z_B 9.0V 120 70 84 20 5.8 8.7 6.0
12.0V
BZ02CA903Z_B 12.0V 90 90 108 20 7.4 10.3 7.6
16.0V
BZ12GA124Z_B 16.0V 120 160 192 60 9.1 9.1
* Select S-Lead BZ01 BestCap®are available with insulation on the bottom of the part and zero clearance from the PCB. See section 2.6 for
dimensions. To order, please add special requirement AJ to the end of the part number. Example: BZ013B503ZSBAJ
All capacitance, ESR, and leakage current values listed in these tables are at room temperature only.
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BZ 05 CASE SIZE
Part Rated Capacitance ESR Leakage Height N-Lead Height S-Lead
Number Voltage (mF) (mOhms at 1 kHz) Current (mm) (mm)
(Volts) (µA max)
Nominal
+80%, –20% Typical Maximum Maximum H max H max
4.5V
BZ054B223Z_B
4.5V 22 170 204 5 2.3 2.3
BZ154B473Z_B
47 170 204 10 2.3 2.3
5.5V
BZ055B153Z_B 15 250 300 5 2.7 2.7
BZ055A333Z_B 5.5V 33 250 300 5 3.5 3.5
BZ055B333Z_B 33 125 150 10 NA 4.8
BZ155A104Z_B 100 125 150 20 NA 6.1
12.0V
BZ05CA103Z_B 12.0V 10 500 600 55 6.5 6.5
15.0V
BZ05FB682Z_B 15.0V 6.8 500 600 10 5.8 5.8
20.0V
BZ05KB472ZSB 20.0V 4.7 700 840 10 6.7
* The 4.5V BZ09 BestCap® are available only in a special low profile version.
All capacitance, ESR, and leakage current values listed in these tables are at room temperature only.
BZ 09 CASE SIZE
Part Rated Capacitance ESR Leakage Height N-Lead Height S-Lead
Number Voltage (mF) (mOhms at 1 kHz) Current (mm) (mm)
(Volts) (µA max)
Nominal
+80%, –20% Typical Maximum Maximum H max H max
4.5V
BZ094B153Z_BAI 4.5V 15 250 300 5 2.4* 2.3*
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Case Dimensions & Recommended PCB Layout
2.1.1: A-Style Configuration (Pin Through Hole)
L
BL
S
W
H
LW
LL
LO
Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size BL W H L S LO LW LL
+1.0 (0.040)/-0 +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) ±1.0 (0.040) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008)
BZ01 28 (1.102) 17 (0.669) See Section 1 32 0.45 (0.018) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.5 (0.098)
BZ02 48 (1.890) 30 (1.181) See Section 1 52 0.45 (0.018) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.5 (0.098)
TABLE 2.1.1: A-STYLE DIMENSIONS
2.1.2: A-Lead Configuration (Through Hole)
C
B
D
A
Recommended PCB Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size A B C D
±0.05 (0.002) ±0.05 (0.002) ±0.05 (0.002) ±0.1 (0.004)
BZ01 17.25 (0.679) 8.90 (0.350) 28 (1.102) Ø1.4 (0.055)
BZ02 30.25 (1.191) 8.90 (0.350) 48 (1.890) Ø1.4 (0.055)
TABLE 2.1.2: A-LEAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
2.2.1: W-Style Case Dimensions
W
H
B
BL
L
RED
BLACK
TABLE 2.2.1: W-STYLE CASE DIMENSIONS
Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
LWHBLB
Case Size ±0.5 (0.020) +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) +1.0 (0.040)/-0 ±0.5 (0.020)
BZ05 50.5 (1.988) 15 (0.591) See Section 1 25.4 (1.0) 10 (0.394)
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Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
BL W H L SLO LW LL
Case Size +1.0 (0.040)/-0 +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) ±1.0 (0.040) +0.5 (0.020)/ ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008)
-0.4 (0.016)
BZ01 28 (1.102) 17 (0.669) See Section 1 32 (1.260) 3.0 (0.118) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.5 (0.098)
BZ02 48 (1.890) 30 (1.181) See Section 1 52 (2.047) 3.0 (0.118) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.5 (0.098)
BZ05 20 (0.787) 15.6 (0.614) See Section 1 24.3 (0.957) 3.0 (0.118) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.5 (0.098)
PCB Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size A B C D
±0.05 (0.002) ±0.05 (0.002) ±0.05 (0.002) ±0.1 (0.004)
BZ01 17.25 (0.679) 8.90 (0.350) 28 (1.102) Ø1.4 (0.055)
BZ02 30.25 (1.191) 8.90 (0.350) 48 (1.890) Ø1.4 (0.055)
BZ05 15.25 (0.600) 8.90 (0.350) 19 (0.748) Ø1.4 (0.055)
SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
2.3.1: H-Style Case Dimensions (Through Hole Extended Height)
L
BL
S
W
H
LW
LL
LO
TABLE 2.3.1: H-STYLE CASE DIMENSIONS
2.3.2: H-Lead Configuration (Through Hole Extended Height)
C
B
D
A
TABLE 2.3.2: H-LEAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
2.4.1: L-Lead Configuration (Planar Mount)
L
BL
S
W
H
LO
LL LW
TABLE 2.4.1: L-STYLE CASE DIMENSIONS
2.4.2: L-Lead Configuration (Planar Mount)
C
B
A
PW
PL
TABLE 2.4.2: L-STYLE LEAD LAYOUT
Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size BL W H L S LO LW LL
+1.0 (0.040)/-0 +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) ±1.0 (0.040) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.5 (0.020)
BZ01 28 (1.102) 17 (0.6691) See Section 1 33 0.55 (0.022) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.4 (0.098)
BZ02 48 (1.890) 30 (1.181) See Section 1 52 0.55 (0.022) 1.5 (0.059) 1.27 (0.050) 2.4 (0.098)
PCB Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size A B C PL PW
±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008)
BZ01 19.2 (0.776) 10.8 (0.425) 28 (1.102) 3.0 (0.118) 3.7 (0.146)
BZ02 32.2 (1.268) 10.8 (0.425) 48 (1.890) 3.2 (0.126) 3.7 (0.146)
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Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size L W H B LL LW EL EW
±0.5 (0.020) +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) ±0.5 (0.020) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.5 (0.020) ±0.5 (0.020)
BZ01 30.5 (1.201) 17 (0.669) See Section 1 11.2 (0.441) 2.5 (0.098) 1.4 (0.055) 2.5 (0.098) 1.4 (0.055)
BZ05 23.5 (0.925) 15 (0.591) See Section 1 7.5 (0.295) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098) 3.5 (0.138) 2.5 (0.098)
BZ09 20.5 (0.807) 15 ( 0.591) See Section 1 7.5 (0.295) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098) 3.5 (0.138) 2.5 (0.098)
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
2.5.1: N-Lead Configuration
L
LL
L
C
LW
BL
W
EW
EL
B
H
TABLE 2.5.1: N-STYLE CASE DIMENSIONS
2.5.2: N-Lead Configuration (Planar Mount)
APW
B
LPL
RPL
TABLE 2.5.2: N-STYLE LEAD LAYOUT
PCB Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size A B PW LPL RPL
±0.5 (0.020) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004)
BZ01 0.5 (0.020) 9.5 (0.374) 3.2 (0.126) 3.5 (0.138) 3.5 (0.138)
BZ05 1.0 (0.039) 5.9 (0.232) 4.1 (0.161) 2.5 (0.098) 3.5 (0.138)
BZ09 1.0 (0.039) 5.9 (0.232) 4.1 (0.161) 2.5 (0.098) 3.5 (0.138)
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
2.6.1: S-Lead Configuration (Planar Mount)
L
BL
WEW
S
EL
LL
H
LW
TABLE 2.6.1: S-STYLE CASE DIMENSIONS
2.6.2: S-Lead Layout (Planar Mount)
B
LPL
LPW
AEPW
EPL
TABLE 2.6.2: S-STYLE PAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS
Planar Mount
“S”
Available in
BZ01, BZ05
& BZ09
Case Size Only
Case Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size BL W H L EL EW LL LW
+1.0 (0.040)/-0 +1.0 (0.040)/-0 (Maximum) ±1.0 (0.040) ±0.5 (0.020) ±0.2 (0.008) ±0.5 (0.020) ±0.2 (0.008)
BZ01 28 (1.102) 17 (0.669) See Section 1 38.7 (1.524) 5.0 (0.197) 4.5 (0.177) 5.7 (0.224) 2.0 (0.079)
BZ05 20 (0.787) 15 (0.591) See Section 1 26 (1.024) 3.5 (0.138) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098)
BZ09 17 (0.669) 15 (0.591) See Section 1 23 (0.906) 3.5 (0.138) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098) 2.5 (0.098)
PCB Dimensions: mm (inches)
Case Size A B EPL EPW LPL LPW
±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004) ±0.1 (0.004)
BZ01 13.0 (0.512) 35.1 (1.382) 4.5 (0.177) 6.0 (0.236) 5.8 (0.228) 3.5 (0.138)
BZ05 10.0 (0.394) 25.0 (0.984) 3.0 (0.118) 4.5 (0.177) 2.9 (0.114) 4.5 (0.177)
BZ09 10.0 (0.394) 22.0 (0.886) 3.0 (0.118) 4.5 (0.177) 2.9 (0.114) 4.5 (0.177)
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PACKAGING QUANTITIES:
Size No. of Rows No. of Columns Pieces/Tray
BZ01 5315
BZ02 428
BZ05 5420
BZ09 5420
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SECTION 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
167.6
(6.60) 13.2
(0.52)
50.8
(2.00)
31.8
(1.25)
167.6
(6.60)
BZ02 Case:
167.6
(6.60) 13.2
(0.52)
71.0
(2.80)
38.1
(1.50)
167.6
(6.60)
BZ05, BZ09 Case:
167.6
(6.60) 13.2
(0.52)
38.1
(1.50)
28.6
(1.12)
167.6
(6.60)
2.7: Packaging Specifications
BZ01 Case:
This specification applies when our electrochemical supercapacitors are packed using a 165mm by 165mm container. The
parts are held in place by a 166mm by 166mm lid.
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High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
2.8 CLEANING
The BestCap®supercapacitor is cleaned prior to shipment.
Should cleaning be required prior to insertion into the applica-
tion, it is recommended to use a small amount of propanol
taking care not to remove the label. The cell should not be
immersed due to possible deterioration of the epoxy encap-
sulation. Care must also be taken not to bend the leads.
2.9 HANDLING
Care should be taken not to allow grease or oil into the part
as it may lead to soldering problems. Handling should be
minimized to reduce possible bending of the electrodes
leads.
2.10 STORAGE CONDITIONS
AVX BestCap®supercapacitor is unaffected by the following
storage conditions:
Temperature: 15°C ~ 35°C
Humidity: 45% RH ~ 75% RH
This temperature and humidity range is specified for consid-
eration of terminal solderability. BestCap®are able to with-
stand shelf life at 70ºC for 1000 hours.
2.11 PART MARKING
2.12 TERMINATION FINISH
Gold over nickel, tin over nickel.
Capacitance
Country of Origin
Voltage
Date and
Lot Code
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2.13 PRODUCT SAFETY MATERIALS HANDLING
Precautions
• Do not disassemble the capacitor.
• Do not incinerate the capacitor and do not use incineration
for disposal.
The capacitor contains polymeric electrolyte and carbon
electrodes. However, since the polymer is composed of
acid based chemical ingredients, if punctured or
dismantled and the skin is contacted with the capacitor
internal components, it is recommended to wash the skin
with excess of running water.
If any internal material contacts the eyes, rinse thoroughly
with running water.
Be aware not to apply over-voltage. Combination of
charging at voltage greater than the nominal, plus high
temperature, plus prolonged time may result in capacitor
bulging or rupturing.
BestCap®is RoHS compliant
May be assembled with Pb-Free solder.
BESTCAP®TYPICAL WEIGHT DATA
2.14 BESTCAP® MATERIALS AND WEIGHT
Rated Voltage (V) Capacitance (mF) Part Number Weight (g)
3.6V 50 BZ013B503Z_B 2.9
70 BZ013A703Z_B 4.2
100 BZ113B104Z_B 2.9
140 BZ013A144Z_B 5.3
280 BZ023A284Z_B 12.2
560 BZ023A564Z_B 15.9
4.5V 15 BZ094B153Z_B 1.5
22 BZ054B223Z_BBQ 1.8
33 BZ014B333Z_B 3.2
47 BZ154B473Z_BBQ 1.8
5.5V 15 BZ055B153Z_B 1.9
30 BZ015B303Z_B 3.4
33 BZ055A333Z_B 2.3
33 BZ055B333Z_B 2.1
50 BZ015A503Z_B 4.6
60 BZ015B603Z_B 5.5
68 BZ055A683Z_B 3.4
100 BZ015A104Z_B 6.1
200 BZ025A204Z_B 13.3
400 BZ025A404Z_B 18.4
1000 BZ125A105Z_B 18.4
9.0V 22 BZ019B223Z_B 4.4
33 BZ019A333Z_B 5.0
120 BZ029A124Z_B 15.6
12.0V 10 BZ05CA103Z_B 3.5
15 BZ01CB153Z_B 5.0
22 BZ01CA223Z_B 6.2
90 BZ02CA903Z_B 19.3
15.0V 6.8 BZ05FB682Z_B 2.8
16.0V 124 BZ12GA124Z_B 25
Materials Constituent RoHS BZ01 BZ02 BZ05 BZ09
Compliant? Weight % Weight % Weight % Weight %
Case Stainless Steel YES 56.7% 44.5% 64.8% 64.8%
Leads (A, H, and L lead only) Stainless Steel YES 4.2% 0.7%
Electrode Stainless Steel YES 13.6% 8.0% 13.6% 13.6%
Electrode Insulation Laminating Adhesive YES 2.3% 1.0% 2.4% 2.4%
Core Metallized Current Collector YES 5.2% 8.0% 1.6% 1.6%
Current Collector YES 2.5% 14.3% 1.0% 1.0%
Active Electrode YES 1.0% 5.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Core Sealant YES 0.9% 5.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Encapsulant Epoxy YES 10.3% 11.4% 11.8% 11.8%
Bottom Insulation Laminating Adhesive YES 2.3% 1.0% 2.4% 2.4%
Label Label YES 1.0% 0.2% 1.8% 1.8%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100%
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SECTION 3.2: TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
Temperature (°C)
BZ015A503ZLB35
Capacitance (Farads)
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
0.700
0.600
0.500
0.400
0.300
0.200
0.100
0.000
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
Temperature (°C)
BZ015A503ZLB35
ESR (Ohms)
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Capacitance vs. Temperature ESR vs. Temperature
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High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
SECTION 3: ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS – SCHEMATIC
3.1 Terminal Connections:
3.1.1: S-Lead
3.1.2: A-, H- & L-Lead
Common terminals connected to case Common terminals connected to case
3.1.3: C- & N-Lead
Devices are non polar but it is usual to maintain case at ground potential
10
1
0.1
ESR (Ohms)
0.01
10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
Frequency (Hz)
100,000,000
BZ015A503
BZ014A104
BZ025A204
ESR vs. Frequency
1.00E+01
1.00E+00
1.00E-01
1.00E-02
ESR (Ohms)
10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
Frequency (Hz)
100,000,000
BZ015A503
BZ014A104
BZ025A204
ESR Comparison
10
1
0.1
0.01
Impedance (Ohms)
10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
Frequency (Hz)
100,000,000
BZ015A503
BZ014A104
BZ025A204
Impedance vs. Frequency
10
1
0.1
0.01
Impedance (Ohms)
10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
Frequency (Hz)
100,000,000
BZ015A503
BZ014A104
BZ025A204
Impedance Comparison
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SECTION 3.3: MOUNTING PROCEDURE ON A PCB FOR BESTCAP®
BestCap®Ultra-low ESR
High Power Pulse Supercapacitors
BestCap®products can be mounted on PCBs by either
selectively heating only the capacitor terminals by using a
pulsed reflow soldering station or by using hand soldering.
IR Reflow or wave soldering may not be used. The main
body of the device should be less than 60ºC at all times.
HAND SOLDERING STATION
Equipment: Temperature controlled, 50W general
purpose iron
Solder type: 63Sn/37Pb, rosin core wire
Temperature: 400ºC (+20ºC - 100ºC)
Time: 2 to 5 seconds maximum, smaller time
(2 sec.) at 420ºC and 5 sec. at 300ºC,
overall it being a time-temperature rela-
tionship. Shorter time, higher temperature
is preferred.
Solder Type: Lead Free, 95Sn/5Ag
Temperature: 430ºC (+20ºC - 100ºC)
Time: 2 to 5 seconds maximum, smaller time
(2 sec.) at 450ºC and 5 sec. at 330ºC,
overall a time-temperature relationship.
Shorter time, higher temperature is
preferred.
PULSED REFLOW SOLDERING
Application data for the ‘Unitek’ pulsed-reflow soldering
station.
Equipment:
Controller Uniflow ‘Pulsed Thermode Control’
Head Thin-line Reflow Solder Head
Solder paste type No Clean Flux
Solder composition 63% Sn, 37% Pb
Percent solids 88%
Solder thickness 6 mils
Solder-weld tip size 0.075"
Solder-weld tip force 6 lbs.
Temperature profile:
In both cases, the main body of the BestCap®part should be less than 60ºC at all times.
Temperature Time
Pre-heat 130ºC 0 sec.
Rise 440ºC (±10) 2 sec.
Reflow 440ºC (±10) 2 sec.
Cool 165ºC
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SECTION 3.4: QUALIFICATION TEST SUMMARY
Test Test Method Parameter Limits
Initial Capacitance Charge to test voltage at room temperature. Disconnect parts from Capacitance (Cap) +80% / -20%
Measurement voltage to remove charging effects. Discharge cells with a constant current of rated Cap
(4 mA) noting voltage and time 1 and 2 seconds after beginning discharge.
C = I * dt/dv
Initial DCL Charge to test voltage at room temperature. Disconnect parts from Leakage Current (DCL) Within Limit
Measurement voltage to remove charging effects. Note voltage and time 5 minutes
and 25 minutes after disconnecting. I = C * dV/dt
Initial ESR Measurement frequency @ 1kHz; Measurement voltage @ 10 mV Equivalent Series +20% / -50%
Measurement at room temperature Resistance (ESR) of typical value
Load Life Apply test voltage at 70ºC for 1000 hours. Allow to cool to room DCL < 2.0x rated max.
temperature and measure Cap, DCL and ESR Cap > 0.7x rated
ESR < 3.0x rated
Shelf Life Maintain at 70ºC for 1000 hours with no voltage applied. Allow to DCL < 1.5x rated max.
cool to room temperature and measure Cap, DCL and ESR. Cap > 0.7x rated
ESR < 2.0x rated
Humidity Life Maintain at 40°C / 95% RH for 1000 hours. Allow to cool to room DCL < 1.5x rated max.
temperature and measure Cap, DCL and ESR. Cap > 0.7x rated
ESR < 1.5x rated
Leg pull strength Apply an increasing force in shear mode until leg pulls away Yield Force Not less than
(A and L leads only) 25 pounds shear
Surge Voltage Step
1 Apply 125% of the rated voltage for 10 seconds DCL < 1.5x rated max.
2 Short the cell for 10 minutes Cap > 0.7x rated
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for 1000 cycles ESR < 1.5x rated
Temperature Cycling Step
1 Ramp oven down to –20°C and then hold for 15 min. DCL < 1.5x rated max.
2 Ramp oven up to 70ºC and then hold for 15 min. Cap > 0.7x rated
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for 100 cycles ESR < 1.5x rated
Temperature Step Temp Soak Time (prior to test)
Characteristics
1 -40°C 4 hours DCL
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL (-40ºC rated parts only) 70°C < 10x rated
2 -20°C 4 hours
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL
3 -10°C 4 hours
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL Cap
4 0°C 4 hours 25°C > 80% rated
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL
5 25°C 4 hours ESR
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL -40°C < 20x rated
6 40°C 4 hours -20°C < 5x rated
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL -10°C < 4x rated
7 60°C 4 hours 70°C < 1.3x rated
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL < 1.3x rated
8 70°C 4 hours
Measure Cap, ESR, DCL
Thermal Shock Step
1 Place cells into an oven at –20°C for 30 minutes DCL < 2.0x rated max.
2 In less than 15 seconds, move cells into a Cap > 0.7x rated
70ºC oven for 30 minutes
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for 100 cycles ESR < 2.0x rated max.
Vibration Step
1 Apply a harmonic motion that is deflected 0.03 inches DCL < 2.0x rated max.
2 Vary frequency from 10 cycles per second to Cap > 0.7x rated
55 cycles at a ramp rate of 1 Hz per minute
3 Vibrate the cells in the X-Y direction for three hours ESR < 2.0x rated max.
4 Vibrate the cells in the Z direction for three hours
5 Measure Cap, ESR and DCL
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4.1: ELECTROCHEMICAL EDLC VS.
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY -
BESTCAP®CONSTRUCTION
To understand the benefits offered by the BestCap®, it is
necessary to examine how an electrochemical capacitor
works. The most significant difference between an electron-
ic capacitor and an electrochemical capacitor is that the
charge transfer is carried out by the electrons in the former
and by electrons and ions in the latter. The anions and
cations involved in double layer supercapacitors are con-
tained in the electrolyte which may be liquid (normally an
aqueous or organic solution) or solid. The solid electrolyte is
almost universally a conductive polymer.
Electrons are relatively fast moving and therefore transfer
charge “instantly.” However, ions have to move relatively
slowly from anode to cathode, and hence a finite time is
needed to establish the full nominal capacitance of the
device. This nominal capacitance is normally measured at
1 second.
The differences between EDLC (Electrochemical Double
Layer Capacitors) and electronic capacitors are summarized
in the table below:
4.2: VOLTAGE DROP
Two factors are critical in determining the voltage drop when
a capacitor delivers a short current pulse; these are ESR
and “available” capacitance as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Voltage-time relation of capacitor unit
The instant voltage drop ΔVESR is caused by and is directly
proportional to the capacitor’s ESR. The continuing voltage
drop with time ΔVC, is a function of the available charge, i.e.
capacitance. From Figures 3 and 4 it is apparent that, for
very short current pulses, e.g. in the millisecond region, the
combination of voltage drops in a conventional supercapaci-
tor caused by a) the high ESR and b) the lack of available
capacitance causes a total voltage drop, unacceptable for
most applications. Now compare the BestCap®performance
under such pulse conditions. The ultra-low ESR (in
milliOhms) minimizes the instantaneous voltage drop, while
the very high retained capacitance drastically reduces the
severity of the charge related drop. This is explained further
in a later section.
EFFICIENCY/TALKTIME BENEFITS OF BESTCAP®
Since BestCap®, when used in parallel with a battery, pro-
vides a current pulse with a substantially higher voltage than
that available just from the battery as shown in Figure 5, the
efficiency of the RF power amplifier is improved.
Figure 5. GSM Pulse
Additionally, the higher-than battery voltage supplied by the
BestCap®keeps the voltage pulse above the “cut off volt-
age” limit for a significantly longer time than is the case for
the battery alone. This increase in “talk time” is demonstrated
in Figures 6(a) (Li-Ion at +25°C), and 6(b) (Li-Ion at 0°C).
3.6
3.4
3.2
3
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
3.8
4
3
2
1
0
4
5
Battery Voltage (Volts)
Current (Amps)
Time (µSeconds)
Battery Voltage Battery and Capacitor Voltage Current Pulse
Cell Case (Anode)
Cell Case (Anode)
Electrode (Cathode)
Carbon
Carbon
Insulation Material
Current Collector
Current Collector
Separator
SECTION 4: APPLICATION NOTES
A capacitor basically consists of two conductive plates
(electrodes), separated by a layer of dielectric material.
These dielectric materials may be ceramic, plastic film,
paper, aluminum oxide, etc.
EDLCs do not use a discrete dielectric interphase
separating the electrodes.
EDLCs utilize the charge separation, which is formed
across the electrode – electrolyte interface.
The EDLC constitutes of two types of charge carriers:
IONIC species on the ELECTROLYTE side and
ELECTRONIC species on the ELECTRODE side.
Vo
Vt
t
V(IR)
V(Q)=I* t/C(t)
total=I*R + I*
t/C(
t)
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Figure 6a. Li-ION Battery at +25°C
Figure 6b. Li-ION Battery at +0°C
PULSE CAPACITOR APPLICATIONS
As mentioned earlier, the voltage drop in a circuit is critical
as the circuit will not operate below a certain cut-off voltage.
There are two sources of voltage drop (ΔV) which occur, the
first ΔVESR is because of the equivalent series resistance
(ESR) and the second, called the capacitive drop, is ΔVC.
From Ohm’s law,
voltage = current x resistance or V = IR
Let us say that the instantaneous starting voltage is Vo, or
voltage for the circuit from where the voltage drops. If the
capacitor has an ESR of 100 milliOhms and the current is 1
amp,
ΔVESR = 1 amp x (0.100) ohms = 0.1 volts or 100 milli-volts.
On demand, during the discharge mode, the voltage V = Vo
- ΔVESR = (Vo - 0.1) volts
The second voltage drop is because of the capacitance.
This is shown in the equation as a linear function because of
simplicity. Simply put,
Q (charge) = C (capacitance) x V (voltage)
The derivative, dQ/dt = I (current, in amps) = C x dV/dt
Hence, ΔVC(dV, the voltage drop because of capacitance) =
I x dt/C. This formula states that the larger the capacitance
value the lower the voltage drop. Compared to a Ta capacitor,
this ΔVCis reduced by a factor of about 10 to 100. So,
BestCap®has an advantage where higher capacitance is
needed. If the current pulse itself is 1 amp, the current pulse
width is 1 second and the capacitance is 10 millifarads, the
ΔVC= 1A x 1Sec/0.01F, or a 100 volts; such an application
is out of the range of BestCap®. However, if the pulse width
becomes narrower, say 10 milli-seconds, and the capaci-
tance is 100 millifarads, the ΔVC= 1 x (10/1000)/(100/1000)
= 0.1 volt or 100 milli-volts. This shows the advantage of the
large capacitance and hence the term “pulse” capacitor.
The specific power – specific energy graphs are used in the
battery industry to compare competitive products. As the dt
becomes smaller i.e.100 milliseconds, 10 milliseconds and
then 1 millisecond, our estimates show that the specific
power for the BestCap®is the highest as compared to our
competitors because of our choice of internal materials
chemistry.
Concl usi on: we now clearly show that BestCap®has an
advantage over competitors for short current pulse whose
widths are smaller than a few hundred milliseconds.
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0 100 200 300 400
Cutoff Voltage Limits
Voltage (Volts)
Cutoff Voltage
3.4 Volts
3.5 Volts
3.6 Volts
Time (Minutes)
% Increase
28%
73%
300%
Battery AloneBattery with Pulse Capacitor
GSM Pulse @ 2 Amps
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0 100 200 300 400
LI-ION Battery
Voltage (Volts)
500
Cutoff Voltage
3.4 Volts
3.5 Volts
3.6 Volts
Time (Minutes)
% Increase
28%
100%
300%
Battery AloneBattery with Pulse Capacitor
GSM Pulse @ 2 Amps 0°C
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4.3 ENHANCING THE POWER
CAPABILITY OF PRIMARY BATTERIES
When electronic equipment is powered by a primary (non
rechargeable) battery, one of the limitations is the power
capability of the battery.
In order to increase the available current from the battery
while maintaining a constant voltage drop across the battery
terminals, the designer must connect additional cells in
parallel, leading to increased size and cost of both the
battery and the finished product.
When high power is only required for short periods, more
sophisticated approaches can be considered. The tradition-
al approach involves using a high power rechargeable
battery, charged by a low power primary cell.
A far superior solution, however, is the use of a BestCap®
Supercapacitor, which is a device specifically designed to
deliver high power.
Traditional design:
Design using BestCap®:
BestCap®Supercapacitor benefits to the designer are:
Substantially lower voltage drop for pulse durations of up
to 100msec.
Substantially lower voltage drop at cold temperatures
(–20°C).
• Discharge current limited only by the ESR of the capacitor
The following analysis compares a primary battery connect-
ed in parallel to a Lithium Tionil Chloride, to the same
primary battery connected to a BestCap®Supercapacitor.
Various current pulses (amplitude and duration) are applied
in each case.
BestCap® 5.5V 100mF
BestCap® 3.5V 560mF
Primary
Battery BestCap
Battery Powered
Equipment Requiring
High Current Pulses
®
Primary
Battery
Rechargeable
Battery
Battery Powered
Equipment Requiring
High Current Pulses
Pulse Voltage Voltage
Drop (mV) Drop (mV)
BestCap®Supercapacitors rechargeable battery
250mA / 1msec 25 150
500mA / 1msec 50 220
750mA / 1msec 75 150
200mA / 100msec at –20°C 232 470
Pulse Voltage Voltage
Drop (mV) Drop (mV)
BestCap®Supercapacitors rechargeable battery
250mA / 100msec 50 190
500mA / 100msec 100 350
750mA / 100msec 152 190
1500mA / 1msec 43 220
1500mA / 100msec 305 350
750mA / 100msec at –20°C 172 470
Additional BestCap®Rechargeable
Characteristics Battery
Maximum discharge current Not limited 5A Maximum
(single pulse)
Number of Cycles Not limited 40K to 400K
(to retain 80%
capacity)
4.4 BESTCAP®FOR GSM/GPRS PCM-
CIA MODEMS
There is an increasing usage of PCMCIA modem cards for
wireless LAN and WAN (Wide Area Network) applications.
The PCMCIA card is used as an accessory to Laptops and
PDAs and enables wide area mobile Internet access, includ-
ing all associated applications like Email and file transfer.
With the widespread use of GSM networks, a PCMCIA
GSM modem is a commonly used solution. To achieve
higher speed data rates, GSM networks are now being
upgraded to support the GPRS standard.
The design challenge:
GSM/GPRS transmission requires a current of approximate-
ly 2A for the pulse duration. The PCMCIA bus cannot supply
this amount of pulsed current. Therefore, there is a need for
a relatively large capacitance to bridge the gap.
The capacitor supplies the pulse current to the transmitter
and is charged by a low current during the interval between
pulses.
THE SOLUTION:
Capacitor
2 Ampere
Current
Voltage
+ from
PCMCIA bus
Transmitter
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SOLUTION A SOLUTION B
Chip Tantalum BestCap®
BZ154B473ZSB
Rated Capacitance 2.2 47
(milli Farad)
Capacitance
@ 0.5msec Pulse 2.2 30
(milli Farad)
Operating Voltage (V) 3.7 3.7
ESR 50 160
(milli ohm)
Size (mm) .4 x 7 x 2 20 x 15 x 2.1
Voltage Drop* (V)
GPRS Pulse 0.804V 0.268V
(25% duty cycle)
Voltage After Pulse (V) 2.896 3.432
Cutoff Voltage (V) 3.1 3.1
Pass/FAIL FAIL PASS
* V=V1+V2=1.5A*ESR + (1.5A*1.154msec)/C
It is assumed that during the pulse, 0.5A is delivered by the
battery and 1.5A by the capacitor.
Concl usi on: High capacitance is needed to minimize voltage
drop. A high value capacitance, even with a higher ESR,
results in a lower voltage drop. Low voltage drop minimizes
the conductive and emitted electro magnetic interference
and increases transmitter output power and efficiency.
V
t
V1 = I*ESR
V2 = I*t/C
}
}
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SECTION 5: EXTENDED
TEMPERATURE RANGE
AVX continues to expand the BestCap®product offerings for
additional applications. For applications demanding other
temperature ratings, AVX offers special construction tech-
niques for high and low temperature performance upon
request.
AVX offers temperature range extensions as follows:
-40ºC to 70ºC, -20ºC to 75ºC and -40ºC to 75ºC.
AVX has extensive experience in manufacturing these alter-
nate temperature rating parts. Contact AVX for your special
temperature requirements.
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