AVX Reduces the ESR of its F38 Series Miniature Polymer Tantalum Capacitors

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (February 4, 2016) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has earned a third superlative for its F38 Series miniature, undertab, conductive polymer tantalum capacitors by significantly reducing the ESR of several ratings. The F38 Series, which already offered the smallest …

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors | AVX

AVX's range of Aluminum Chip Capacitors provide high-CV performance in smaller packages than competing can-type aluminum capacitors, very low equivalent series resistance (ESR), high endurance, and compatibility with lead-free and RoHS requirements. Specialized characteristics of the conductive polymer and hybrid …

Leaded | AVX

Leaded Tantalum Capacitors. AVX resin coated, encapsulated Tantalum Capacitors are leaded for through-hole assembly. They are available in fifteen case sizes, voltage ratings spanning 6.3 to 50V, and operating temperatures of up to 125°C. Packaging options include both loose and tape & reel for auto insertions.

Automotive Tantalum Capacitors | AVX

AVX offers a wide range of Automotive Solid Electrolytic Capacitors in several product families. Each of these technologies bring specific and unique features to best suit the specific application requirements and expectations. Conventional Tantalum / MnO 2 Capacitors. (Long life time, no wear out mechanism, stable capacitance, high ...

Medical | AVX

AVX is the leading supplier of tantalum capacitors to the medical device industry. Our capacitors are used in most of the pacemakers, defibrillators, and neuromodulation devices manufactured each year. Medical grade capacitors for life support implantable applications are manufactured in the Biddeford Maine facility, which …

SMD Tantalum MnO₂ | AVX

SMD Tantalum MnO₂. Tantalum Capacitors SMD assembly ready style. There are four types of SMD termination styles. J-lead type, TACmicrochip®, undertab/facedown and conformal designs. J-lead is the well established mechanical robust style for general usage, the other termination types are bringing high CV advantage. General.

High Temp | AVX

High Temp Tantalum Capacitors. AVX is the world leader in offering high-temp tantalum solutions to the Military, aerospace, and down hole industry going as high as 230°C. THJ 175°C. Learn More.

Find the Capacitor You Need! | AVX

Capacitors. AVX offers an extensive portfolio of capacitors which covers most dielectric options available on the market today. These capacitors can be found in many industries including automotive, industrial, telecommunications, defense, and …

TWD High-Temp Max-Cap Series Wet Tantalum Capacitors

TWD HTMC Series capacitors are manufactured using high-purity tantalum powders and AVX's well-established wet tantalum design, which features a hermetically sealed welded tantalum can with a unique cathode system that enables extraordinary CV/cc performance and an optional insulation sleeve. They exhibit rugged …

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AVX Tantalum Capacitors Niobium Oxide capacitors can be used as an alternative for MnO2 tantalum capacitors. They have similar electrical and mechanical parameters but offer the improved failure mode safety operation. 8. NOTICE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest AVX Sales Office …

Space-Grade Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Deliver Lower ESR

Possibly no sector has experienced such massive fundamental changes as that of space-based systems in the past few decades. A balance of public and private partnerships worldwide now reflects this sector's growth. This is quite a departure from developments that were once... How2Power August 2021

Wet Tantalum Capacitors

Typical Applications. The TWC series represents a COTS-Plus version of conventional wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors. This design includes a welded tantalum can and header assembly that provides a hermetic seal to withstand harsh environments and includes selected Group A testing from MIL-PRF-39006. For military qualified versions please ...

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for Solid Tantalum and Niobium Capacitors Tomáš Zedníček Czech Republic s.r.o., Dvorakova 328, 563 01 Lanskroun, Czech Republic John Gill AVX Components Corporation Long Road, Paignton Abstract: For many years, whenever people have asked tantalum capacitor manufacturers for general recommendations on using their product, …

Tantalum Capacitors: Characteristics and Component Selection

Tantalum Capacitors: Characteristics and Component Selection. Written By: Raul Wang. Abstract: Capacitors are one of the fundamental building blocks of electrical …

TAJ – Standard & Low Profile TAJ Series

Standard and Low Profile Tantalum Capacitors TAJ – Standard & Low Profile FEATURES • General Purpose SMT Chip Tantalum Series • Surge Current Tested • 17 Case Sizes Available, Standard and Low Profile Down to 1mm Maximum Height • CV Range: 0.10 - 2200μF / 2.5 - 50V • J-Lead Construction APPLICATIONS

Wet Tantalum Capacitors

Industrial. Down Hole. Satellites. The TWA-X series represents a high temperature version of conventional wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors that are designed for use at 230°C. High capacitance cathode system allows high level of CV (Capacitance/Voltage) in standard case sizes. Selected values of the TWA-X are capable of up to 500 hours of ...

COTS-Plus

Space. This is the COTS-Plus version of the MIL-PRF-55365/4 QPL high reliability molded tantalum chip series with case sizes that represent the most flexible surface mount form factors. TAZ offers nine case sizes, eight of which (A through H) are fully qualified to MIL-PRF-55365/4, and also includes the original sub-miniature R case (non-QPL).

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suited to high radiation environments. Tantalum polymer electrolytic capacitors and Tantalum MnO 2 capacitors are one such example, and demonstrating their durability for radiation hardened applications is a critical step toward their widespread adoption. Tantalum capacitor construction begins with a

SPICE Models | AVX

SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) is an electrical simulation tool that allows circuit designers the ability to test designs prior to potentially costly prototyping. Accurate simulations require accurate component models, and AVX provides these models based on typical data gathered at our facilities. These models will work …

Technical Summary and Application Guidelines

Tantalum and OxiCap® capacitors. In circuits which undergo rapid charge or discharge a protective resistor of 1Ω/V is recommended. If this is impossible, a derating factor of up to 70% should be used on tantalum capacitors. OxiCap ® capacitors can be used with derating of 20% minimum. In such situations a higher voltage may be needed than is ...

Advanced Electronic Components & Solutions | AVX

AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. With an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries, we utilize our talented …

TAJ – Standard & Low Profile TAJ Series

Standard and Low Profile Tantalum Capacitors TAJ – Standard & Low Profile FEATURES • General Purpose SMT Chip Tantalum Series • Surge Current Tested • 17 Case …

Tantalum, Polymer & Niobium Oxide Capacitors | AVX

AVX offers a broad range or Tantalum, Polymer and Niobium Oxide capacitors, targeting both general and specific market requirements. Typical features like high capacitance in small and low profile, low ESR, stability of performance in time, benign failure mode under recommended use conditions, make them a good choice in applications like ...

High-Reliability Solid Tantalum Capacitors | AVX

Solid tantalum capacitors are frequently used in power supply filtering applications, which exhibit improved efficiency with lower capacitor resistance. To address the needs of …

Tantalum Capacitors | AVX

AVX is the number one tantalum capacitor supplier with four manufacturing plants worldwide, which provides flexibility and capacity for the demanding electronic …

THH 230ºC Hermetic Series | AVX

AVX has extended the lifespan of its THH 230°C Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors to 10,000 hours at 200°C and 50% derating. Available in two large case sizes (9/CTC-21D and I) that provide high capacitance values spanning 6.8µF to 100µF, THH Series capacitors feature the highest temperature …

Comparison of Multilayer Ceramic and Tantalum Capacitors

The goal of this work is to help in selecting the proper device (tantalum versus ceramic) for a specific application. Comparison of Multilayer Ceramic and Tantalum Capacitors Written By: Jeffrey Cain, Ph.D. Abstract: Engineers now have a choice between ceramic and tantalum when it comes to selecting capacitors with …

AVX Components Corporation to Acquire ROHM Co., Ltd.'s Tantalum

AVX has reached a final agreement with ROHM Semiconductor, which will transfer all of its tantalum and polymer capacitor manufacturing lines and relevant intellectual property to AVX effective August 5, 2022. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 4, 2022) – AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced …

AVX | Smallest & Lowest Profile Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum Capacitors. T. Zednicek, I. Paukert, I. Zednickova . ... Tel.: +420 465 358 111, Fax: +420 465 358 701, e-mail: [email protected]. ABSTRACT . Tantalum capacitor technology has been recognized for its parametric stability and long term reliability in the most demanding of applications. Unlike some other

Tantalum / Niobium / Polymer | AVX

High-Reliability Solid Tantalum Capacitors Bob Fairey AVX Corporation, One AVX Blvd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Solid tantalum capacitors are among the most popular types of small, surface-mount capacitors for electronic applications across the consumer, automotive, aerospace, and medical device markets. ...