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Elevating Aed Performance with Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors & Alcon Power Film Capacitors

Alcon
Medical
Ohmcraft Resistors
04/01/2024

Boost AED performance with Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors & Alcon Capacitors. Discover reliable, high-precision components for life-saving accuracy.

At Exxelia, we understand the critical role that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) play in saving lives.

Key Takeaways: Elevating AED Performance

  • High-Precision Resistors: Exxelia Ohmcraft high-voltage custom resistors and surface-mount dividers (HVC, HVR, HVD, SM series) leverage proprietary Micropen® thick-film technology to deliver ultra-high stability, low noise, and high voltage capability (up to 40 kV) in compact medical devices.
  • Advanced Power Film Capacitors: Exxelia Alcon energy discharge power film capacitors (DFC series) ensure rapid, consistent shock delivery with high charge/discharge cycles (2,000 to 10,000) and ultra-low ESR/DF for critical defibrillation applications.
  • Critical Medical Applications: Engineered specifically for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), life-saving equipment, and portable critical care medical electronics requiring maximum reliability under harsh conditions.
  • Stringent Quality & Compliance: Built to meet high-reliability standards with proven certifications and qualifications including UL94-V0 flame retardancy, RoHS compliance, and Sn-Pb options for extreme environmental durability.

That's why we're proud to introduce our cutting-edge components, Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors and Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors, engineered specifically to elevate the performance and reliability of AED devices.

Exxelia ohmcraft DFC - Energy Discharge Application In AED

 

Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors: Precision Resistors for the World’s Most Advanced Medical Applications.

Designed with precision and reliability at the core, Exxelia Ohmcraft Resistors are the standard in high-performance applications. Their stability, low noise, and high pulse load capability ensure optimal functionality in AEDs, contributing to their life-saving accuracy.

For example, Exxelia Ohmcraft’s high voltage resistors have played a critical role in AED operation for more than 20 years, especially : HVC series, SM series, HVR series, HVD series, and Custom.

- Voltage Ratings to 40 kV (HVD series)

- Resistance Values to 4 TΩ (HVR series)

- Ultra High Stability

- Very Low Noise

- Ratio Tolerances to 0.1% for all series

- TCR to 25 ppm/°C

- TCR Tracking to 5 ppm/°C

- VCR to 1 ppm/V (SM series)

- Custom Configurations

 

Exxelia director“In an emergency medical situation, reliability is critical—automated external defibrillators must always work and never fail. At Exxelia Ohmcraft, all of our resistors go through rigorous testing to ensure complete reliability. In addition, to maintain their portability, AEDs are manufactured to be as small as possible.

Our proprietary Micropen technology enables us to print surface mount resistors that are high in capability, and small in size, making them perfect for applications of this kind.”

said Vice President Exxelia Ohmcraft.

 

 

 

Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors: Powering the Future of AEDs

Exxelia Alcon Electronics DFC Energy Discharge Application In AEDHarnessing advanced technology, Exxelia Alcon Capacitors are the pinnacle of power film capacitors. With a focus on energy efficiency and enhanced reliability, these capacitors empower AEDs to deliver rapid and consistent energy discharges, crucial in critical moments, especially the Exxelia Alcon DFC energy discharge

 

 

- High charge / discharge cycles 2 000 to 10 000

- Very low ESR

- Very low dissipation factor

- Silicon insulated wire termination and faston terminations

- Plastic and Aluminum enclosures round and oval

- Monophasic and Biphasic designs

- Flame retardancy UL94-V0

 

Key Benefits of Exxelia components for AEDs:

+ Reliability: Engineered for consistent performance under extreme conditions, ensuring AEDs are always ready for action.

+ Precision: High-precision components that guarantee accurate energy delivery for efficient defibrillation.

+ Durability: Withstand shock and vibration, ensuring longevity and reliability in every use case.

+ Safety: Compliance with stringent quality standards, assuring the highest level of safety in life-saving situations.

 

Why Choose Exxelia for your AED Components?

Our commitment to quality, backed by rigorous testing and adherence to industry standards (RoHS, Sn-Pb, UL94-V0) ensures that AEDs equipped with Exxelia Ohmcraft high voltage resistors and Exxelia Alcon Power film capacitors perform flawlessly when it matters most.

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Elevate your AEDs to the next level of performance and reliability with Exxelia Ohmcraft and Exxelia Alcon. Contact our team of experts today to discover how our components can enhance the life-saving capabilities of your devices.

 

 

Updated at: September 28, 2026.

Published by

Geoffrey L'HIGUINEN (Business Development Manager / Product Manager)

100+

years old

Exxelia's oldest company was founded in 1921

Medical & UL norms

Expertise

IEC 60601-1, UL5085-1, UL5085-2

10+

Applications

In medical, aerospace, defense, & industrial devices

In-House
reliability testing 
As per IEC 61071 for increased flexibility and responsivness 

Vertically integrated

 

50+

Years 

Of combined Micropen processing & materials experience