Conductive polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors
The role of polymer capacitors in the development of GAN-based AC/DC Converters
Empowering efficiency, stability and sustainability
Panasonic's hybrid capacitors combine the benefits of aluminium electrolytic and specialty polymer capacitors resulting in a device that features high endurance, low ESR, high tolerance for ripple current, inrush currents and elevated temperature.
Hybrid capacitors are known for their stable electric characteristics at high frequencies while maximizing reliability.
Panasonic's hybrid capacitors are compact, allowing significant board space savings; vibration-proof parts are also available.
Surface mount type line-up
| Series | Datasheet | High temperature guarantee | Rated voltage range (V) | Capacitance range (μF) | Rated ripple current (A) | Size [øxL] (mm) | AEC-Q200 | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA (High temp. reflow) | Download | 105°C/10000h | 25 to 80 | 10 to 330 | 0.75 to 2.5 (at 105°C) | 5x5.8 to 10x10.2 | Compliant | 105°C standard High voltage (80V max) |
| ZC (High temp. reflow) | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 80 | 10 to 330 | 0.5 to 2 (at 125°C) | 5x5.8 to 10x10.2 | Compliant | 125°C standard High voltage (80V max) |
| ZE (High temp. reflow) | Download | 145°C/2000h 135°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 33 to 330 | 0.6 to 0.9 (at 145°C) 1.1 to 2 (at 135°C) |
8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | High temperature guarantee (145°C) |
| ZF (High temp. reflow) | Download | 150°C/1000h | 25 to 63 | 33 to 270 | 0.65 to 1 (at 150°C) | 8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | High temperature guarantee (150°C) |
| ZK (High temp. reflow) | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 35 | 33 to 470 | 0.75 to 2.8 (at 125°C) | 5x5.8 to 10x10.2 | Compliant | High capacitance and high ripple current (ZC comparison) |
| ZKU (High temp. reflow) | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 35 | 39 to 560 | 0.75 to 2.8 (at 125°C) | 5x5.8 to 10x10.2 | Compliant | High capacitance (ZK comparison) |
| ZL (High. temp. reflow) NEW | Download | 125°C/4000h and 135°C 4000h (135°C 2000h for ø5 to ø6.3 products) |
25 to 35 | 47 to 680 |
0.55 to 2.3 (at 135℃) |
5x5.8 to 10x10.2 | Compliant | One size smaller than ZC series with the same capacitance High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZS (High temp. reflow) | Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 100 to 560 | 2.1 to 2.9 (at 135°C) 3 to 4 (at 125°C) |
10x12.5, 10x16.5 | Compliant | High ripple current (ZC comparison) High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZSU (High temp. reflow) | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 63 | 120 to 1000 | 3 to 4 (at 125°C) | 10x12.5, 10x16.5 | Compliant | Large capacitance (ZS comparison) |
| ZT (High temp. reflow) | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 63 | 33 to 330 | 2.4 to 3.5 (at 125°C) | 8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | High ripple current |
| ZTU (High temp. reflow) | Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 35 | 220 to 560 | 1.8 to 2.2 (at 135°C) 2.9 to 3.5 (at 125°C) |
8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | Large capacitance (ZT comparison) High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZU (High temp. reflow) | Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 100 to 560 | 4.6 to 5.8 (at 125°C) | 10x12.5, 10x16.5 | Compliant | High ripple current (ZS comparison) High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZUU (High temp. reflow) |
Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 120 to 1000 | 3.4 to 4.3 (at 135°C) 4.8 to 6.1 (at 125°C) |
10x12.5, 10x16.5 | Compliant | Large capacitance (ZU comparison) High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZV (High temp. reflow) | Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 33 to 330 | 2.3 to 3.4 (at 135℃) 3.3 to 4.6 (at 125℃) |
8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | High ripple current (ZT comparison) High temperature guarantee (135°C) |
| ZVU (High temp. reflow) NEW | Download | 135°C/4000h 125°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 56 to 560 | 2.3 to 3.4 (at 135℃) 3.3 to 4.6 (at 125℃) |
8x10.2, 10x10.2 | Compliant | Larger capacitance (max. 170% of ZV series) Higher ripple current (max. 150% of ZT series) |
Radial lead type line-up
| Series | Datasheet | High temperature guarantee | Rated voltage range (V) | Capacitance range (μF) | Rated ripple current (A) | Size [øxL] (mm) | AEC-Q200 | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA-A | Download | 105°C/10000h | 25 to 80 | 22 to 330 | 1.4 to 2.5 (at 105°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | 105°C standard High voltage (80V max) |
| ZC-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 80 | 22 to 330 | 1.05 to 2 (at 125°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | 125°C standard High voltage (80V max) |
| ZK-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 35 | 180 to 470 | 2 to 2.8 (at 125°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | High capacitance and high ripple current (ZC comparison) |
| ZKU-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 35 | 220 to 560 | 2 to 2.8 (at 125°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | High capacitance (ZK comparison) |
| ZS-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 63 | 100 to 560 | 3 to 4 (at 125°C) | 10x11.7, 10x15.7 | Compliant | High capacitance and high ripple current (ZC comparison) |
| ZSU-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 63 | 120 to 1000 | 3 to 4 (at 125°C) | 10x11.7, 10x15.7 | Compliant | Large capacitance (ZS comparison) |
| ZE-A | Download | 145°C/2000h 135°C/4000h |
25 to 63 | 33 to 330 | 0.6 to 0.9 (at 145°C) 1.1 to 2 (at 135°C) |
8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | High temperature guarantee (145°C) |
| ZF-A | Download | 150°C/1000h | 25 to 63 | 33 to 270 | 0.65 to 1 (at 150°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | High temperature guarantee (150°C) |
| ZT-A | Download | 125°C/4000h | 25 to 63 | 33 to 330 | 2.4 to 3.5 (at 125°C) | 8x9.5, 10x9.5 | Compliant | High ripple current |
Download our promotion documents
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEC-Q200 Passive Components Selection Guide.pdf | 1 MB | 05.03.2026 | English |
| Building Automation - Energy Management Solutions | 1 MB | 01.03.2022 | English |
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products Catalog (Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic) | 6 MB | 04.02.2026 | English |
| Devices & Solutions catalogue | 12 MB | 02.09.2025 | English |
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Performance Hybrid Capacitor: ZS Series | 214 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: THT Type | 595 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZKU Series | 189 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZT Series | 567 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZUU Series | 816 KB | 19.09.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZL Series | 797 KB | 13.05.2025 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZTU Series | 1 MB | 29.10.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZC Series | 730 KB | 29.10.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZV Series | 738 KB | 29.10.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: 250314 Series | 2 MB | 13.05.2025 | English |
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS – MLCC to Panasonic Polymer Series | 440 KB | 17.11.2020 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitor: ZC Series - your key to enter the hybrid world | 4 MB | 19.08.2025 | English |
| Panasonic Focus 8 colors flyer | 650 KB | 02.09.2025 | English |
| Panasonic Hybrid Overview- Your Best Choice for Hybrid Capacitor | 2 MB | 18.11.2025 | English |
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
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| Hybrid Capacitors: ZF Series | 813 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZS Series | 433 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZT Series | 667 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Hybrid Capacitors: ZU Series | 601 KB | 08.07.2024 | English |
| Name | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Polymer and Hybrid Capacitors 2020 | 4 MB | 03.05.2024 | English |
Videos
Internal construction diagram
Construction of the hybrid capacitor
Anti vibration terminals
An auxiliary terminal structure has supportive terminals positioned on the sides of the capacitor. This enables a simple visual confirmation of the auxiliary terminal soldering, ensures stable soldering properties, and enhances the ECU's overall vibration resistance.
The capacitor can withstand vibration forces of 30G, making additional anti-vibration measures unnecessary and therefore allowing customers to streamline their production processes.
| Size Code [mm] | ||||||||
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| C | D | D8 | F (Anti-Vibration) | G | G (Anti-Vibration) | |||
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D | 5 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| L | 5.8 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.5 | ||
| A, B | 5.3 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | ||
| H | 6.5 max | 7.8 max | 7.8 max | 10.0 max | 12.0 max | 12.0 max | ||
Applications
- Safety
- Infotainment
- Inverters
- Transmission ECUs
- Engine ECUs
- Electric power steering
- Braking systems
- ADAS systems
- LED lighting
- Pump systems
- Tablets
- Notebooks
- Desktop PCs
- Base stations
- Servers/Data centers
- SSD
- USB charge/Non-contact charge
- PLC/Industrial PCs
- Motor drivers/inverters
- FA equipment
- Measuring instrumentation
- Power supplies
- HEMS/BEMS/FEMS
- Smart meters
- Security cameras
- Home information
- Appliances
- Amusement machines
- Power tools
- OA equipment
- Medical equipment
Questions and Answers about Hybrid Capacitors
Advantages of Hybrid Capacitors over MLCCs
Question: What is the difference between conductive polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors and ceramic capacitors?
Answer: Conductive polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors, or commonly known as hybrid capacitors, are categorized as electrolytic capacitors. They differ from ceramic capacitors in terms of structure, material, and basic principle. These capacitors are superior to ceramic capacitors in the following aspects:
- large capacity
- stable temperature characteristics*¹
- no need to take bias characteristics into consideration*¹
- no need for sound prevention measures*¹.
(*1: Ceramic capacitors exhibit inherent disadvantages)
Question: In the case where voltage is applied to a hybrid capacitor, does the hybrid capacitor show the same bias characteristics as a multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) does?
Answer: The hybrid capacitor keeps its capacitance unchanged when a DC bias voltage is applied, while the MLCC has its capacitance changed by the input DC bias voltage.
Failure Mode
Question: What is its failure mode?
Answer: For normal operations, it’s basically in open mode. However, please note that a short (an increase in current leakage) can occur when it is used under severe conditions. Please check the Safety Precautions first.
