Munich, June 2025

Panasonic Industry Europe announces the launch of the ZVU Series Hybrid Capacitors, a cutting-edge solution tailored to meet the escalating demands of advanced electronic systems. The ZVU Series is designed to deliver exceptional reliability, extended lifespan, and outstanding thermal performance.

The ZVU Series Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors stand out with a ripple current range from 3.3Arms to 4.6Arms, up to approximately 2 times higher than comparable case-sizes from competitors, alongside a significantly reduced Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) that is down to 12mΩ. By integrating the strengths of both electrolytic and solid polymer technologies, the ZVU Hybrid Capacitors provide unparalleled performance and efficiency, even in extreme temperature conditions reaching up to 135°C.

Key advantages of the ZVU series:

•  High Ripple Current (3.3Arms to 4.6Arms): Optimized for power supply applications in automotive, industrial, and communication infrastructure systems.
  •    Compact design: High capacitance from 56µF to 560µF in a space-efficient form factor, perfect for densely packed PCB layouts.
  •    Automotive-grade reliability: Fully compliant with AEC-Q200 standards with anti-vibration solutions, ensuring reliable performance in critical automotive applications.
  •    Sustainability focused: RoHS and REACH compliant, promoting environmentally responsible engineering practices
  With the launch of the ZVU series, we are reaffirming our dedication to innovation and performance. These hybrid capacitors are designed for diverse range of applications even in harsh environment, including in-vehicle electronics, powertrain systems, and high-end industrial equipment, where reliability and efficiency are important.

Target Applications Include:

•  Automotive
  •    Power converters and inverters
  •    Industrial automation and control systems
  •    Communication infrastructure and base stations

For detailed specifications and ordering information, please visit the ZVU Series product page on the Panasonic Industry Europe website.

About Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH

Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH is part of the global Panasonic Industry organization, one of the eight major operating companies within Panasonic Holding. Panasonic Industry Europe provides products and services for industrial customers all over Europe.

Panasonic Industry Europe is committed to enabling customers to achieve their goals in a broad range of industrial sectors such as mobility, infrastructure, automation, medical, appliances, smart living, and security. With the know-how of devices and solution technologies, cultivated through a global mindset and over a century of tradition, Panasonic Industry collaborates closely with customers to create a sustainable future.

Panasonic Industry Europe’s broad and diverse product portfolio encompasses key electronic component sectors including electromechanical and passive components, batteries and other energy products, sensors and wireless connectivity modules, thermal management materials and custom solutions, as well as automation devices & solutions.

More about Panasonic Industry Europe: http://industry.panasonic.eu

About the Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918 and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, industry, communications, and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company and eight companies positioned under its umbrella.

The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 54.12 billion (8,496.4 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2024. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/