KYOCERA AVX has released an updated version of its SpiCAT simulation software that now includes supercapacitor modeling capabilities. The software enables engineers to evaluate SCC and SCM Series supercapacitors based on specific discharge requirements and operating parameters. The simulation tool analyzes performance based on initial and end-of-life capacitance values, with end-of-life defined as 70% of […]
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Band-pass filters handle 8 W power in 3 mm package
KYOCERA AVX released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications with crowded PCBs. Designed to satisfy cross-market customer demand for small, high-power band-pass filters, the new BP1206 and BP2816 Series band-pass filters leverage the company’s proven, multilayer integrated thin-film (ITF) technology to […]
Chip resistors handle -55°C to +150°C range
KYOCERA AVX expanded its selection of CR Series high-power chip resistors with the addition of the industry’s highest-power 0603 resistors. CR Series high-power chip resistors are non-magnetic, RoHS compliant, qualified to MIL-PRF-55342, manufactured in ISO-9001 facilities, and proven to deliver high-reliability performance in a wide range of high-power and high-frequency applications. The new high-power 0603 […]
20 components added to automotive MLCC series
KYOCERA AVX has expanded its line of KAM Series automotive MLCCs by adding 20 new components. These capacitors are manufactured using miniaturization and high-capacity atomization technologies developed for smartphones, ensuring high reliability in automotive environments. The KAM Series automotive MLCCs come in various case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings, making them suitable for small, […]
Capacitor line achieves extended failure rate
KYOCERA AVX announced that its TWA Series axial-leaded, hermetically sealed wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors have undergone additional qualification testing to MIL-PRF-39006, FSC 5910, and detail specification sheet MIL-PRF-39006/33, and have had their failure rate extended to include Level P (i.e., 0.1% per 1,000 hours). As a result, the revision of the Qualified Parts List (QPL) […]
Snap-in caps shrink size, extend life
SNA and SNL Series snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors deliver high-reliability, high-voltage, and high-CV performance over long lifetimes. In addition, both series are lead-free compatible and RoHS compliant, rated for temperatures extending from -25°C to +105°C, and ideal for use in commercial and industrial applications including frequency converters, solar inverters, power inverters, energy storage systems, and power supplies. […]
Capacitors offer high CV, long lifetime, and compact size for high-density designs
KYOCERA AVX released the new RES Series radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The new RES Series wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineered to deliver high CV values in small case sizes, long-lifetime endurance of 5,000–7,000 hours at 105°C, and high ripple current to help manufacturers save board space in high-density PCB assemblies without compromising on endurance. They […]
Fuse line adds 0201 packages, protects 28 mA to 200 mA
KYOCERA AVX extended its Accu-Guard II Low-Current Fuses with new 0201 case sizes that deliver the industry’s lowest current ratings. Accu-Guard II Low-Current Fuses utilize thin-film technology to achieve precise control over the components’ physical and electrical characteristics — beyond what’s possible with standard fuse technologies — and deliver extremely low current ratings in compact […]
Wide range of wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors designed for industrial and consumer electronics
KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified for industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings extending from […]
Conductive polymer capacitors meet MIL specifications
KYOCERA AVX released the new TCD Series DLA 04051 and COTS-Plus conductive polymer capacitors. These new high-reliability conductive polymer capacitors are engineered for use in demanding military, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, including power supplies and filtering circuits, and are compliant with the new DLA 04051 military specification. TCD Series conductive polymer capacitors are currently available in […]