Flex Mitigation Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

SOLUTIONS
Flex Mitigation Multilayer
Ceramic Capacitors
Electronic Components
Why Choose KEMET
Programs Supported
KEMET applies world-class service and quality
to deliver industry-leading, high performance
capacitance solutions worldwide. With 95% of
possible dielectric solutions, KEMET offers the
world’s most complete line of surface mount
and through-hole capacitor technologies across
tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum and paper
dielectrics. One world. One KEMET.
• Automotive
Battery line, engine control, safety, multimedia
• Industrial
Measurement, analytical, medical, power supply
• Defense/ Aerospace
Display, instrumentation, navigation
Features & Benefits
• Reduces catastrophic failure due to board flex
• Reduces low IR or short circuits due
to board flex
• Flex stress channeled to end terminations
• Flexible termination allow up to 5 mm
of board flexibility
• Four options to choose from
Product Checklist
• Does your application have a direct battery
or power source connection?
• Is this a critical and safety relevant circuit?
• Is there an integrated current limitation?
• Is your circuit board subject to high levels
of board flexure during assembly, mounting
or depanelization?
• Are you placing MLCCs close to the edges
or corners of your board?
• Are MLCCs being placed near or around
connectors or heavy components?
• Is mechanical or thermal stress a concern
in your application?
• Is your application high voltage
or high temperature?
• Is there a height restriction in your
application?
• Is audible, microphonics noise a concern
in your application?
SA0613
KEMET Electrical/Physical Characteristics
Technology
Dielectric
Case Sizes/
Form Factor
Voltage
Options
Capacitance
Target Value
0805 - 1812
16 - 200
1,000 pF –
6.8 µF
Mid to High
Capacitance
0402 - 1812
6.3 - 250
150 pF –
0.22 µF
Low to Mid
Capacitance
Example
Fail Open Technology
Open Mode
(CxxxxF)
Floating
Electrode
(FE-CAP)
(CxxxxS)
X7R
X7R
Flexible Termination Technology
X7R, C0G,
Ultra Stable
X8R, X8L
0603 - 2225
6.3 - 250
0.5 pF –
22 µF
High
Capacitance
High Voltage
FT-CAP
X7R
0805 - 2225
500 – 3,000
120 pF –
0.33 µF
Mid to High
Capacitance
High Voltage
ArcShield
FT-CAP
X7R
0805 - 1812
500 – 1,000
2,200 pF –
0.33 µF
Mid to High
Capacitance
FT-CAP
(CxxxxX)
Hybrid Technology
Flexible
Termination
+ Open
Mode
FO-CAP
(CxxxxJ)
X7R
0805 - 1812
16 - 200
1.0 pF –
6.8 µF
Mid to High
Capacitance
Flexible
Termination
+ Floating
Electrode
FF-CAP
(CxxxxY)
X7R
0603 - 1812
6.3 - 250
180 pF –
0.22 µF
Low to Mid
Capacitance
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SOLUTIONS
Flex Mitigation Multilayer
Ceramic Capacitors
Technology
Dielectric
Electronic Components
Case Sizes/
Form Factor
Voltage
Options
Capacitance
Target Value
Example
Mechanical Isolation Technology
SA0613
KPS
(KEMET Power
Solutions)
X7R
SMD
10 – 630
100 pF – 47 µF
High Capacitance
Goldmax
(Radial
Through-Hole)
C0G, X7R,
Z5U
Through-hole
25 – 250
1.0 pF – 4.7 µF
Low to High
Capacitance
Aximax
(Axial
Through-Hole)
C0G, X7R,
Z5U
Through-hole
25 – 250
1.0 pF – 10 µF
Low to High
Capacitance
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