1. 1 Product Management Presentation New applications forAutomotive Michele Tsingos

2. 2 Expectations for the car of the future Reduced fuel consumption Minimised pollutant emissions High level of Safety and Comfort Meeting these demands will require highly advanced and reliable electronic systems in all future new cars

3. 3 Trends for passive components In Automotive Electronics Longer components lifetime (10 years or 100.000 miles) Higher operating temperature (150°C-170°C for under the hood applications) Greater vibration frequencies Higher operating voltages (42 volt - Dual voltage system 14-42 volt batteries )

4. 4 Integrated Starter Alternator Advantages: Reduced Fuel Consumption (15-20%) Lower emissions Replacement of conventional components The vehicle starts noiselessly Automatic start-stop High power output Reduced vehicle vibration Higher inboard voltage 42V The system combines the functions of the starter and alternator in a single intelligent electric motor

5. 5 CAMLESS VALVE OPERATION SYSTEM Each valve is operated by an electromagnetic actuator, independently from the other valves. Advantages: Reduced fuel consumption (15-20%) and emission benefits without any effect on performance

6. 6 Integrated Starter Alternator CAMLESS For the 42V DC/DC and DC/AC converters of the power electronics are required capacitors: Working temperature 135°C or higher Able to work with high switching frequency and high rms current High reliability Able to withstand severe vibration and mechanical shock requirements THEREFORE

7. 7 Integrated Starter Alternator CAMLESS System FILM TECHNOLOGY IS THE MOST RELIABLE SOLUTION Capacitance range: from 100  F to 1mF Rated voltages: 63/100Vdc

8. 8 JSN (JUMBO STACKED NAKED) SERIES ARCOTRONICS AND CUSTOMER CO-DESIGN JUMBO STACKED NAKEDJUMBO STACKED NAKED Naked stacked construction with special connection Dielectric: PET H.T. Capacitance value: 10  F to 100  F Rated voltage: 63/100Vdc Samples: available upon request Future development: SMD version News

9. 9 ARCOTRONICS PROPOSAL CUSTOMER CO-DESIGN EXAMPLE JUMBO CAPACITOR with special connection Dielectric: PET Rated voltage:63Vdc Capacitance value: 60  F Size: pitch 27.5mm News L=27.5mm W=45mm

10. 10 Engine Management Systems Common Rail diesel engine injection ECU (Electronic Control Unit) Booster capacitor Capacitance range: 10  F to 22  F Voltage range: 63Vdc - 100Vdc Gasoline engines ignition systems Capacitance range: 0.68  F to 2.2  F Voltage range: 250Vdc - 630Vdc Arcotronics proposal: JSN & R60 Series

11. 11 HID Electronic Headlamp Gas discharge Xenon technology HIGH BRIGHTNESS: about 3-4 times of halogen HIGH VISIBILITY: light similar to daylight HIGH EFFICIENCY & SAVE ENERGY: consumption 35 w, about half of the halogen LONG LIFE: about 2000 hr. (3 times of halogen), low maintenance

12. 12 HID Electronic Headlamp Gas discharge technology The electronic lamp consists: Ignitor Max working temperature: 150°C Max dv/dt :6000V/  s Severe vibration and mechanical shock requirements Ballast Max working temperature: 135°C High switching frequency (100KHz) Severe vibration and mechanical shock requirements

13. 13 HID Electronic Headlamp Gas discharge technology Ignitor (1 film capacitor) : Capacitance value: 70-120nF Rated voltage: 1000Vdc Ballast (1 to 3 film capacitors) : Capacitance value: 0.33  F to 1.5  F Rated Voltage : 250-400Vdc

14. 14 HID Electronic Headlamp Gas discharge technology ARCOTRONICS and customer co-design (special version) Ignitor Naked Leaded PEN ( HNS series)HNS series Film chip LDE series News Ballast PET leaded (R60 series special version) PEN Film chip (LDE series)

15. 15 Keyless Entry System Hand free entry system using an electronic card. The system consists of a receiver and transmitter units (antennas) e-latches and a control unit. One capacitor for each antenna, means from 6 to 8 capacitors per car. Characteristics: High Stability - High Frequncies Polypropylene: 6800pF - 0.047  F - 250Vdc - 1000Vdc

16. 16 Tire monitoring system The system senses the temperature and pressure of each tire and if there is a pressure loss the system informs the driver immediately. The system contains a central receiver and sensor/transmitter on each tire : One capacitor for each transmitter Characteristics: High Stability - High Frequencies Polypropilene: 6800pF - 0.047  F - 250Vdc - 1000Vdc

17. 17 Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Cars DC link for inverter inside the drive system Film technology can substitute electrolytic

18. 18 Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Cars Arcotronics proposals C4A Special versionC4ASpecial version Capacitance range: from 1000  F to 2000  F Voltage range : from 450Vdc to 900Vdc

19. 19 R66 (pitch 7.5 mm) R66 (pitch 7.5 mm) and R60 (pitch 10 mm) Stacked technology miniature version Capacitance range: 1000pF - 3.3  F Voltage range: 63Vdc - 630Vdc Advantages High dv/dt values Operating Temperature up to 125°C Capacitors for motor noise suppression

20. 20 F5A SERIES Capacitor / Varistor unit Rated Voltages: 5 to 45 V Capacitance range: 0.01  F - 2,2  F Pitch: 5 and 10mm Capacitors for motor noise suppression News

21. 21 DRIVER INFORMATION AND CAR ENTERTAINMENT TYPICAL APPLICATION FOR FILM CHIP CAPACITORSIN PET - PEN - PPS

22. 22 Auto strategic sector Competence in applications Range of products Technical knowledge QS 9000  ISO TS 16949 Arco strengths