The world's smallest module lithium-ion capacitor will be available

Asahi Kasei FDK Energy Equipment Company (AFEC) will be listed as a lithium-ion capacitor power storage device new products. The product is the world's smallest 15-volt module, primarily for averaging solar load. Sample supply will begin in November and mass production will start in June 2014. AFEC plans to first produce 200 units a month and increase production according to the actual conditions later. AFEC was established as a joint venture between Asahi Kasei Corporation of Japan and FDK Corporation, a unit of Fujitsu Limited for battery operation.

Lithium-ion capacitor refers to the combination of the use of the electric double-layer capacitor and lithium-ion rechargeable battery anode structure of the mixed structure of storage components. Dimensions of the new product 50 mm wide, 210 mm long, 200 mm high, horizontal, vertical and overlapping place, flexible connection and configuration. The module control function can carry on the maximum 4 sets, 60 volt series connection, can use for a variety of purposes.

In addition to a new product for solar power load averaging, but also envisaged for construction machinery , processing machinery, instantaneous voltage drop countermeasure equipment and system verification. In addition to the advantages of these low-resistance and high-capacity lithium-ion capacitors, they include built-in voltage balance and voltage and temperature monitoring. Long service life, high safety, and also comply with the EU (RoHS) (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, as environmentally friendly products.

AFEC is funded by Asahi Kasei and FDK each 50%, in October 2011 set up. Fusion of Asahi Kasei's materials technology and FDK's power storage device design and manufacturing technology, and strive to open up new markets for lithium-ion capacitors. For more uses, high-end models with communication features, better heat dissipation and shock resistance, and models with the same size and capacity of about 2 times the existing products will be introduced in 2014.