DATASHEET
K2 ULTRACAPACITORS - 2.85V/3400F
NEW
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DuraBlue
TM
Shock and Vibration Technology
Up to 1,000,000 duty cycles or 10 year DC life*
Highest power and energy
Up to 18 kW/kg of Specific Power
2
Up to 4.00 Wh of Stored Energy
2
Threaded terminals or laser-weldable posts
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
High shock and vibration environments
Automotive subsystems
Wind turbine pitch control
Hybrid vehicles
Rail
Heavy industrial equipment
UPS & telecom systems
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Rated Capacitance
1
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BCAP3400
3,400 F
3,400 F
3,550 F
3,740 F
0.22 mΩ
0.28 mΩ
100 A
2.85 V
3.0 V
2,500 A
6.7 kW/kg
8.5 kW/kg
14 kW/kg
18 kW/kg
7.4 Wh/kg
7.7 Wh/kg
3.84 Wh
4.00 Wh
ISO 16750-3,
Tables 12 & 14
SAE J2464,
IEC 60068-2-27, -29
TEMPERATURE
Operating temperature range
(Cell case temperature)
BCAP3400
-40
o
C
65
o
C
Minimum Capacitance, initial
1
Typical Capacitance, initial
1,2
Maximum Capacitance, initial
1
Typical ESR
DC
, initial
1,2
Maximum ESR
DC
, initial
1
Test Current for Capacitance and ESR
DC1
Rated Voltage
Absolute Maximum Voltage
3
Absolute Maximum Current
Minimum
Maximum
Storage temperature range
(Stored uncharged)
Minimum
Maximum
-40
o
C
70
o
C
ELECTRICAL
Leakage Current at 25°C, typical
4
15 mA
POWER & ENERGY
Minimum Usable Specific Power, P
d5
Typical Usuable Specific Power, P
d
2,5
LIFE
DC Life at High Temperature
1
Capacitance Change
(% decrease from minimum initial value)
(held continuously at Rated Voltage & Maximum
Operating Temperature)
1,500 hours
25%
110%
10 years
20%
100%
1,000,000 cycles
20%
100%
100 A
4 years
Minimum Impedance Match Specific Power, P
max6
Typical Impedance Match Specific Power, P
max 2,6
Minimum Specific Energy, E
max7
Typical Specific Energy, E
max 2,7
Minimum Stored Energy, E
stored8,12
Typical Stored Energy, E
stored2,8,12
ESR Change
(% increase from maximum initial value)
Projected DC Life at 25°C
1
Capacitance Change
(held continuously at Rated Voltage)
(% decrease from minimum initial value)
SHOCK & VIBRATION
Vibration Specification
Shock Specification
ESR Change
(% increase from maximum initial value)
Projected Cycle Life at 25°C
1, 10, 11
Capacitance Change
(% decrease from minimum initial value)
SAFETY
Short Circuit Current, typical
(Current possible with short circuit from rated
voltage. Do not use as an operating current.)
ESR Change
(% increase from maximum initial value)
10,000 A
UL810a, RoHS, REACH
Test Current
Shelf Life
(Stored uncharged at 25°C)
Certifications
*Results may vary. Additional terms and conditions, including the limited warranty, apply at the time of purchase.
See the warranty details for applicable operating and use requirements.
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DATASHEET
K2 ULTRACAPACITORS - 2.85V/3400F
NEW
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d)
THERMAL
Thermal Resistance (R
th
, Case to Ambient), typical
9
Thermal Capacitance (C
th
), typical
Maximum Continuous Current (ΔT = 15°C)
9
Maximum Continuous Current (ΔT = 40°C)
9
BCAP3400
3.2
o
C/W
640 J/
o
C
131 A
RMS
211 A
RMS
PHYSICAL
Mass, typical
Terminals
Maximum Terminal Torque (K04)
BCAP3400
520 g
Threaded or Weldable
14 Nm
MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not reverse polarity. Please refer to document number 1016419,
available at maxwell.com for welding recommendations.
MARKINGS
Products are marked with the following information: Rated capacitance,
rated voltage, product number, name of manufacturer, positive terminal,
warning marking, serial number.
NOTES
1. Capacitance and ESR
DC
measured at 25°C using specified test current in K2 2.7V
Series Datasheet.
2. Typical values represent mean values of a production sample.
3. Absolute maximum voltage, non-repeated. Not to exceed 1 second.
4. After 72 hours at rated voltage. Initial leakage current can be higher.
0.12V
2
5. Per IEC 62391-2, P
d
=
ESR
DC
x mass
V
2
4 x ESR
DC
x mass
½ CV
2
7. E
max
=
3,600 x mass
6. P
max
=
8. E
stored
=
½ CV
2
3,600
BCAP3400 P285 K04
BCAP3400 P285 K05
9. ∆T=I
RMS2
x ESR x R
ca
10. Cycle using specified test current per waveform in K2 2.7V Series Datasheet.
11. Cycle life varies depending upon application-specific characteristics. Actual
results will vary.
12.
Per United Nations material classification UN3499, all Maxwell ultracapacitors
have less than 10 Wh capacity to meet the requirements of Special
Provisions 361. When packaged according to the regulation, both individual
ultracapacitors and modules composed of those ultracapacitors shipped
by Maxwell can be transported without being treated as dangerous goods
(hazardous materials).
Part Description
BCAP3400 P285 K04/05
Dimensions (mm)
L (±0.3mm)
138
D1 (±0.2mm)
60.4
D2 (±0.7mm)
60.7
Package Quantity
15
Product dimensions are for reference only unless otherwise identified. Product dimensions and specifications may change without notice.
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