Types of capacitors

and their use

Types
KNO, KNP Snubber, switching capacitors
KNG DC link capacitors
KLV Power capacitors, Surge protection capacitors
KNK Low voltage power capacitors
KLT Capacitors for audio-frequency remote control
KLS Induction heating capacitors
KNI Capacitors for power electronics
KNM Motor starting and motor running capacitors
KEU, KNI, KNU Capacitors for use in electronics
KEA, KPA Capacitors for use in motor-driven applications
MKP Capacitors for use in automotive electronics
MKP, X2 Y2 Capacitors for use in EV charging stations
KPB, KNB, KNR, KPR, KPL, KNL Filters for radio interference suppression
Power Factor Correction

Innovative. Smart. Sustainable. iskra.eu

 Type Designation Use

SNUBBER, SWITCHING CAPACITORS

KNO KNP
DC/AC inverters for:
- Wind, solar power plants - Hybrid vehicles
- Welding equipment - IGBT modules
- UPS systems - Frequency inverters etc.

SNUBBER capacitors are used in applications where high pulse loadings and
high frequencies are presented. Their purpose is to eliminate voltage spikes,
which are caused by semiconductors or other devices.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/snubber-capacitors

DC LINK CAPACITORS
KNG
DC/AC inverters for:
- Wind, solar power plants - Hybrid vehicles
- Welding equipment - IGBT modules
- UPS systems - Frequency inverters etc.

DC-Link capacitors is suitable for Automotive (HEV/EV/EV charging

stations), industrial inverter/converters, wind and solar power plants.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/dc-link-capacitors

POWER CAPACITORS, SURGE PROTECTION CAPACITORS

KLV
- High voltage AC Power capacitors
- High voltage surge protection capacitors

Reactive power compensation in electrical networks, industrial plants and

filter circuit installations.

Surge protection for large motors and generators, MV switchgear and motor
control centers, large transformers

LOW VOLTAGE POWER CAPACITORS

KNK
Low voltage AC Power capacitors for:
- Transformers
- Electric motors
- Rectifiers

Used for power factor correction in industrial networks for voltages up to

690 V. Low voltage power factor correction capacitors can achieve savings
by lowering power factor.

Innovative. Smart. Sustainable. iskra.eu

 Type Designation Use

CAPACITORS FOR AUDIO-FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL

KLT
- Electrical power stations
- Different control centres etc.

Audio frequency data transfer through power lines.

INDUCTION HEATING CAPACITORS

KLS
- Smelting
- Forging
- Tempering ovens etc.

Inductive heating.

CAPACITORS FOR POWER ELECTRONICS

KNI
AC single and three phase filtering for:
- Commutators
- Lasers etc.

Used as impulsive, filtering, and smoothing capacitors in power electronic

devices (usually in commutators and lasers) and as dumping capacitors in AC
applications.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/power-electronic-capacitors

MOTOR STARTING AND MOTOR RUNNING CAPACITORS

KNM
Household appliances such as:
- Window blinds
- Sawing machines
- Mixers etc.

Used for obtaining an auxiliary phase in single-phase motors and in

three-phase motors connected to a single-phase.They can be used also for
other purposes, such as in industrial electronics in electronics circuits where
capacitors are lower pulse loaded (Class P0).

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/moto-capacitors

Innovative. Smart. Sustainable. iskra.eu

 Type Designation Use

CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONICS

KEU, KNI, KNU
- Audio, video and measurement devices
- Medical and electrical equipment and devices
in industrial electronics etc.

Used in electronic devices as audio, video and measurement devices,

medical and electrical equipment and devices in industrial electronics.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/capacitors-in-electronics

CAPACITORS FOR USE IN MOTOR-DRIVEN APPLICATIONS

KEA, KPA
Devices for start-up of:
- Electromotors - Lawn mowers
- Fuel pumps - Motorbikes
- Sirens - Sawing machines
- Control instruments - Chainsaws etc.

Capacitors KEA are used for radio-interference suppression in motor

vehicles, which are caused by the following electrical devices:
devices for startup, electromotors, pumps for fuel, siren,
control instruments, etc.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/capacitors-in-automotive-applications

CAPACITORS FOR USE IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

MKP
Automotive electronics:
- Fuel pump - Power steering
- Electric windows - Braking system
- Electric seats - Keyless entry
- Windscreen wipers - Tire pressure monitoring

Radio interference suppression, elimination of voltage spikes.

CAPACITORS FOR USE IN EV CHARGING STATIONS

MKP X2 Y2
Charging station electronics:
- Energy conversion

Y1 capacitors are used in special applications with higher peak voltage

requirements and also power supplies / SMPS, industrial applications,
household equipment with a fixed mains connection (EN 60065-1). The main
area of application for the newly defined Y1 class is as a ratio interference
suppression capacitor between the primary and secondary ground of SMPS.

Innovative. Smart. Sustainable. iskra.eu

 Type Designation Use

FILTERS FOR RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION

KPB, KNB, KNR, KPR, KPL, KNL
- Household appliances, - Chargers
- Electrical hand tools - Measurement instruments
- DC electromotors in etc.
electronic, audio and video
devices

EMI RFI Capacitors and Filters for radio-interference suppression clas X1, X2,
X1Y2, Y1 are used in home appliances, electrical hand tools and
DC electromotors.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/capacitor/radio-interference-suppression-filter
https://www.iskra.eu/en/components-for-radio-interference-suppression

POWER FACTOR CORRECTION

Widely used in many industries such as oil and chemical

industry, metallurgy, coal mine, power grid, hospitals,
sewage plant, railway, subway, airport, seaport,
telecommunication, solar and wind power plants, etc.

Power factor correction (PFC) aims to improve power factor, and therefore
power quality. It reduces the load on the electrical distribution system,
increases energy efficiency and reduces electricity costs. It also decreases
the likelihood of instability and failure of equipment.

https://www.iskra.eu/en/Power-factor-correction/power-factor-corrections

Innovative. Smart. Sustainable. iskra.eu