Hybrid capacitors push endurance and ripple current for compact power rails

May 7, 2026

Panasonic Industry ZC and ZK conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors combine low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and strong ripple capability for automotive and industrial power stages.

The ZC and ZK series are surface-mount conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors designed for high-temperature, lead-free reflow assembly. Both families target designs that need low impedance at high switching frequencies and stable capacitance behavior over temperature, while keeping the footprint compact. 

 

The ZC series is the higher-voltage option, supporting rated voltages up to 80V, which makes it a good fit for 48V systems, distributed industrial rails, and automotive subsystems where voltage margin is needed. 

 

The ZK series focuses on higher capacitance and ripple current versus ZC, while keeping the same 4000 hours at 125°C endurance target. It is aimed at lower-voltage rails, 25V to 35V, where bulk energy storage and ripple handling are the priority. 

 

Series 

Part No. 

Rated Voltage Range (V) 

ESR (mΩ) 

Capacitance Range (μF) 

Ripple Current (mA rms) 

Tan (θ) 

Size Code 

Size (mm) 

Ø D 

L 

ZC 

EEHZCxx 

25 to 50 

80 to 120 

10 to 33 

500 – 550 

0.1 to 0.14 

C 

5 

5.8 

25 to 63 

50 to 120 

10 to 56 

 

700 – 900 

0.08 to 0.14 

D 

6.3 

30 to 80 

22 to 100 

900 – 1400 

D8 

7.7 

25 to 80 

27 to 45 

22 to 220 

1050 – 1900 

F 

8 

10.2 

20 to 36 

33 to 330 

1360 – 2900 

G 

10 

ZK 

EEHZKxx 

25 to 35 

80 to 100 

33 to 47 

750 – 850 

0.12 to 0.14 

C 

5 

5.8 

50 to 60 

56 to 82 

1200 – 1300 

D 

6.3 

30 to 35 

100 to 150 

1700 – 1800 

D8 

7.7 

27 

180 to 270 

2000 

F 

8 

10.2 

20 

330 to 470 

2800 

G 

10 

 

Both families are offered in versions intended for demanding mechanical environments. Vibration-proof capacitors are available with Panasonic test conditions indicating maximum acceleration up to 30G. Vibration-proof capacitors are available with diameter options which include 6.3mm, 8mm and 10mm.

Features

  • Conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic construction 
  • Low equivalent series resistance (ESR) 
  • Endurance at elevated temperature: 4000 hours at 125°C 
  • Operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C 
  • AEC-Q200 compliant  

Applications

  • Industrial power rails 
  • Automotive and transportation 
  • Energy systems 
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