1 Sept 2025
SABIC to highlight at PCIM Asia 2025 specialty dielectric films that address challenges of high-voltage, high-heat electrical applications
- At PCIM Asia 2025, SABIC will give a talk on ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film and will also present voltage derating test results for Nichicon capacitors that use this ultra-thin film.
- High-voltage capacitors made with ELCRES HTV150 film can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating.
Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands, September 1, 2025 - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will showcase at PCIM Asia 2025, in Hall N5, Booth F03, ultra-thin ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film that is well suited for capacitors used in demanding electrical applications, including AC-DC inverters in electric vehicles (EVs). Advanced capacitors made with the SABIC film can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V). This capability will be discussed in two technical presentations during the event.
“Higher voltages are a common theme across electrical applications, from connectors and capacitors to wire and cable,” said Sergi Monros, vice president, SABIC Polymers, Specialties BU. “While high voltages can increase operational efficiency, they present challenges. SABIC continues to lead and innovate in this space. Our specialty materials perform well under exposure to high voltages, high temperatures and harsh conditions, helping customers deliver next-generation electrified components.”
Minimizing Voltage Derating in Film Capacitors
Exposure to elevated temperatures can significantly lower the rated voltage of polymer film capacitors. For example, the rated voltage for capacitors made with biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film may be reduced by up to 50 percent at 125°C and above, requiring thicker gauges to compensate. However, recent testing by Nichicon, a leading Japanese capacitor manufacturer, showed that capacitors made with SABIC’s ELCRES HTV150 dielectric film experienced minimal derating (4.8 percent at 130°C and 14 percent at 150°C).
SABIC Chief Scientist Adel Bastawros, Ph.D., will speak on these voltage derating test results from Nichicon from 11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. China Standard Time (CST) on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the E-Mobility session. His presentation is titled “HTV150 Dielectric Film for High Heat DC-Link Capacitors with Minimal Derating of Operating Voltage.”
Dr. Bastawros will also give a talk titled “Voltage Derating Behavior of High Temperature Capacitors for DC-Link Applications.” This presentation is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., at the Technical Conference.
Solutions for Diverse Electrical Applications
In addition to ELCRES HTV 150 dielectric film, SABIC supplies ULTEM™ and NORYL™ resins and LNP™ copolymers and compounds with a high comparative tracking index (CTI). This property is important in situations where electrical components are exposed to harsh environments or contaminants and high voltages.
PCIM Asia will take place in Shanghai, China, Sept. 24-26, 2025.
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ABOUT SABIC
SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, making differentiated products: chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, and agri-nutrients.
SABIC supports its customers by identifying opportunities and developing end-use applications in key industries: Automotive, Hygiene & Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Packaging, Agriculture, Consumer Products, and Building & Construction.
The company has more than 28,000 employees worldwide, serving customers in over 140 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has more than 11,000 patents and patent applications and has a global network of technology & innovation centers.
ABOUT NICHICON CORPORATION
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nichicon Corp. is a producer of digital devices such as aluminum electrolytic capacitors, conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors and small Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Its innovative products include household energy storage systems, V2H systems that allow households to use electricity from electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Tribrid Energy Storage System™ that enables households and electric vehicles to use electricity generated from solar power, and portable energy storage systems. The company, which was founded in 1950, operates in 11 countries. Its mission is “creating products that will contribute to a brighter future for society.”
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Nichicon’s high heat capacitor elements before casing and sealing and capacitors, are made from SABIC’s ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V).
Nichicon’s high heat capacitor elements before casing and sealing and capacitors, are made from SABIC’s ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V).
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