Providing comprehensive capacitor solutions with Panasonic—from A to Z: Rutronik's hybrid portfolio covers now cost-effective series like ZC up to high-performance series like ZVU, offering versatile, catered solutions to you

11/24/2025 Product News

Rutronik now offers Panasonic’s ZC series, providing an unbeatable cost-to-performance ratio for customers seeking cost-optimized solutions. To meet the demands of more challenging applications, Rutronik also offers Panasonic’s ZVU series, which leverages advanced polymer and electrolyte technology to deliver low ESR, high ripple current, and long service life—even under severe conditions—while maintaining a compact size. This expanded portfolio enables designers to select tailored solutions across a broad spectrum of applications, from everyday electronics to high-temperature, high-current environments. Available now at www.rutronik24.com.

With the ZC series, Panasonic offers a universal solution for developers who want to combine high performance with cost efficiency. The capacitors are designed for voltages from 25 to 80 V, capacities from 10 to 1,000 µF and temperatures up to 125 °C. They score points with low leakage current, high reliability and a service life of up to 4,000 hours. This makes the series ideal for automotive and industrial applications where durability and stability are paramount.

The ZVU series is aimed at high-performance designs with extreme current loads. It is specified for operating temperatures up to 135 °C, achieves ripple currents up to 4.6 ARMS and impresses with an ESR from 12 mΩ. Its robust construction and AEC-Q200 qualification make it the preferred choice for demanding DC / DC converters, ADAS control units or communication infrastructure.

Both series are produced at several manufacturing sites (including Japan and Malaysia) – an important contribution to supply chain stability in line with the business continuity plan. Panasonic combines this production strategy with a consistent quality approach: zero field failures and approvals from leading OEMs confirm the reliability of hybrid technology.

Benefits at a glance:

  • High ripple current rating with compact design
  • Low ESR for minimal power loss and efficient energy transfer
  • Long-term stability through combination of polymer and electrolyte content
  • Temperature resistant up to 135 °C for use in harsh environments
  • AEC-Q200 compliant
  • Stable supply capability through multi-stage manufacturing strategy

Application examples:

  • Automotive: e.g. ADAS (radar, LiDAR)
  • Industrial automation & robotics
  • Power tools
  • AI systems

 


For more information to the ZC and ZVU series by Panasonic and a direct ordering option, please visit our e-commerce platform at www.rutronik24.com.

Contact Rutronik:

Jennifer Tillner | Line Manager | +49 7231 801 4308 | jennifer.tillner@rutronik.com

For future-proof high-current designs: Panasonic ZC (Commodity) & ZVU (Advanced) are ideal for automotive, industrial and AI systems.