KEMET Introduces Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array in Smaller Case Size
December 15, 2010
GREENVILLE, SC – December 15, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturerof tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolyticcapacitors, today announced that it has expanded its Ceramic ChipCapacitor Array portfolio with a two-capacitor array in EIA 0508 casesize. This array is available for both commercial and automotive gradeapplications in C0G and X7R dielectrics.
The KEMET Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array is an advanced passivetechnology where multiple capacitor elements are integrated into onecommon monolithic structure. Array technology allows design engineersto replace two or four discrete devices with just one device, savingcircuit board space and increasing both board density andfunctionality. Additionally, arrays consume only a portion of the spacerequired for standard chips, reducing inventory and pick/place machinepositions.
Our customers are constantly looking for ways to save board space and reduce costs, said Tim Hollander,KEMET Product Line Manager. Our new Ceramic Chip Capacitor Arraysdemonstrate KEMET’s commitment to meeting the needs of our customersand providing them with the broadest selection of capacitortechnologies in the industry.
Typical applications include any products that can benefit fromboard area savings, cost savings and overall volumetric reduction suchas telecommunications, computers, handheld devices and automotive.
Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array Technical Information
- Operating temperature range of -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C
- RoHS-compliant
- EIA 0508 case size (two-capacitor); also available in EIA 0612 case size (four-capacitor)
- DC voltage ratings of 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V and 100V
- Capacitance offerings ranging from 100pF to .22microF
- Available capacitance tolerances of +/-5%, +/-10% and +/-20%
- Non-polar device, minimizing installation concerns
- Flexible termination option is standard on EIA 0508 case size
- 100% pure matte tin-plated end metallization allowing for excellent solderability
- Commercial and automotive (AEC-Q200) grades available
About KEMET
KEMET’s common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol KEM. At the Investor Relations section of our web site at http://www.KEMET.com/IR,users may subscribe to KEMET news releases and find additionalinformation about our Company. KEMET applies world class service andquality to deliver industry leading, high performance capacitancesolutions to its customers around the world and offers the world’s mostcomplete line of surface mount and through-hole capacitor technologiesacross tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paperdielectrics. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com.
