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1. Product Overview: The Tecate Group's TPLC™/PBLC™ series is a Hybrid Capacitor
(LIC) which combines the high power density of an ultracapacitor and the rich energy
density of a lithium battery. The cell and modules are being utilized in expanding
applications that require a combination of power and energy. The Hybrid Capacitor has
both an anode and cathode electrode with insulating separator material between these two.
The positive cathode is manufactured with activated carbon and the negative anode is a
carbon formulation which is pre-doped with lithium ions. The entire assembly is inserted in
an aluminum can, filled with electrolyte and sealed with a lid. The TPLC™ cells are
designed with board-mountable radial through-hole type terminals, with the PBLC™
module series featuring a Molex quick connect termination.
The TPLC™/PBLC™ series have a 3.8V maximum voltage rating, 500,000 projected cycle
life, no thermal runaway and 10-year calendar life. More detailed product specifications can
be found on the current data sheet at, www.tecategroup.com.
2. General Specifications TPLC™/ PBLC™ Series:
Table 1: Specifications
Item Performance
TYPE TPLC PBLC
Operating temperature
-15°C to +70°C @3.8V
-15°C to +85°C @3.5V
-15°C to +70°C @3.8V
-15°C to +85°C @3.5V
Storage temperature
-25°C to +70°C
-25°C to +70°C
Capacitance range
10F to 450F
10F to 450F
Capacitance tolerance +/-20% +/-20%
Rated voltage
3.8 VDC / 3.5 VDC
3.8 VDC / 3.5 VDC
Minimum rated voltage
2.2 VDC
2.2 VDC
Surge voltage
4.2 VDC
4.2 VDC
Temperature
characteristics
Capacitance change: Within ±50% of initial measured value at +25°C (-15°C to +70°C)
Internal resistance: Within ±800% of initial measured value at +25°C (at -15°C)
Endurance
(At rated voltage & max.
operating temp)
fter 1000 hours:
Capacitance change: ±30% of initial rated value
Internal resistance: Within 2 times of initial specified value
Projected cycle life
(From rated voltage to 1/2
rated voltage at 25°C)
fter 500,000 cycles:
Capacitance change: Within ±30 % of initial rated value Internal resistance: Within 2 times of initial
specified value
Shelf life
fter 1000 hours storage, at 70°C without load, the capacitor shall meet the specified endurance
limits.
3. Safety Considerations and Handling: Our TPLC™/PBLC™ Hybrid Capacitor is charged
with voltage before shipment and improper handling or usage may cause an electric shock
or personal injury. Please take the time to review this user manual in detail and become
knowledgeable of the handling and usage guidelines of this product. You must ensure that
the use of this product as well as the operating environment are appropriate and are within
the technical parameters as published. Please contact Tecate Engineering
(
[email protected])
directly
in
the
event
of
any problems or unusual conditions of use and cease operating the Hybrid Capacitor until you do so. TPLC™/PBLC™ handling
instructions can be found here:
https://www.tecategroup.com/downloads/Ultracap_Tech/LIC_handling_instructions.pdf
